Tobe Hooper was an influential American film director, producer, and screenwriter born on January 25, 1943, in Austin. He began his career in 1969 and is best known for directing the iconic horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 1974. Hooper's work has had a lasting impact on the horror genre, showcasing innovative techniques and storytelling. His filmography spans various styles and themes, reflecting a unique voice in American cinema. He passed away on August 26, 2017, at the age of 74.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Tobe
God is good
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Tobe Hooper belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Austin
Place of Death: Sherman Oaks
Occupation: manufacturer | director | film producer | film director | composer | actor | screenwriter
Awards Received: Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 25, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 25, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 25, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Aquarius 52 | 5 Aquarius 44 | 27 Aries 47 |
| Moon | 21 Virgo 48 | 29 Aries 26 | 6 Libra 6 |
| Mercury | 2 Aquarius 47 | 8 Aquarius 30 | 12 Taurus 48 |
| Venus | 21 Aquarius 41 | 10 Aquarius 17 | 3 Gemini 24 |
| Mars | 29 Sagittarius 13 | 1 Aquarius 48 | 0 Pisces 58 |
| Jupiter | 18 Cancer 5 | 18 Cancer 6 | 17 Cancer 10 |
| Saturn | 6 Gemini 0 | 27 Pisces 57 | 10 Gemini 9 |
| Uranus | 0 Gemini 39 | 27 Taurus 30 | 2 Gemini 32 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 56 | 29 Pisces 58 | 29 Virgo 59 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 7 | 3 Aquarius 29 | 4 Leo 55 |
| Rahu | 26 Leo 12 | 10 Pisces 51 | 21 Leo 48 |
| Ketu | 26 Aquarius 12 | 10 Virgo 51 | 21 Aquarius 48 |
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