Tobe Hooper
American film director, screenwriter and producer (1943-2017)
Willard Tobe Hooper (January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017) was an American movie director, screenwriter, and producer. Hooper best known for his work in the horror movie genre; his most recognized movie include The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist.[2]
Tobe Hooper | |
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.jpg) Hooper in 2014 | |
| Born | Willard Tobe Hooper January 25, 1943[1] |
| Died | August 26, 2017 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1969–2017 |
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| Children | 1, William 'Tony' Hooper |
Stuart Heritage of The Guardian described The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as "one of the most influential films ever made".[3]
Hooper’s first novel, Midnight Movie, was published on Three Rivers Press in 2011.[4]
Hooper died in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles on August 26, 2017 at the age of 74,[5] and is survived by one son.[5]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Roberts, Jerry (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. p. 260.
- ↑ Tobe Hooper Biography (1943-)
- ↑ Heritage, Stuart (October 22, 2010). "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: No 14 best horror film of all time". The Guardian.
- ↑ Bowen, Chuck (August 4, 2011). "The Formulaic Shock and Awe of Tobe Hooper's Midnight Movie". Slant Magazine.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Saperstein, Pat (2017-08-27). "Tobe Hooper, 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' and 'Poltergeist' Director, Dies at 74". Variety. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
Other websites
change- Tobe Hooper on IMDb
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