| Age | 74 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 5 January, 1943 |
| Birthplace | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Died | 26 August, 2017 |
| Place of Death | Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Director |
| Claim to Fame | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Salem's Lot, The Funhouse, Poltergeist, Lifeforce, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 |
Willard Tobe Hooper (January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work in the horror genre. The British Film Institute cited Hooper as one of the most influential horror filmmakers of all time.
