Directors who died on August 26

Take a focused look at the directors who passed away on August 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2017 Tobe Hooper

  Tobe Hooper was an influential American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his work in the horror genre. He gained international acclaim for directing "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974), a groundbreaking film that significantly influenced the slasher genre. Hooper also directed the acclaimed supernatural horror film "Poltergeist" (1982). [bio]