Bob Elmore’s actor and stuntman, better known to portray the emblematic character of Leatherface in Texas 2 chainsaw massacreis dead. Bloody disgusting reported on the death of Elmore, but no additional detail, as a possible cause, has been revealed.

Released in 1986 Texas 2 chainsaw massacre was the only series of the franchise to be produced by Tobe Hooper, which also directed the original film released in 1974. The role of Leatherface, played by the late film in the first film, was taken over by Elmore, although Bill Johnson and Tom Morga also filled for certain shots.

The rest has generated a cult and remains a favorite for many horror fans after almost four decades. Elmore has become a favorite for people to meet during fans conventions, becoming well known on the fans circuit. The actor himself had previously expressed how impressed it was that the film was as popular as worldwide.

“Just to be recognized for having worked in this little Bitty film that has given pleasure to so many people – and there are people who really, really, really appreciated,” said Elmore in the bonus features of the Blu -ray output of Scream Factory of Texas 2 chainsaw massacreReleased in 2016. “I don’t understand. I don’t have this passion for this kind of film, but there is a lot. And it’s in the world, it’s not here in the United States. People in Germany love Texas Cop Part 2. They love it, and they are crazy about it. This is so unique about it, and being associated with this is great. Not too many people can say that.

While he was best known for playing Leatherface, Elmore was also celebrated by horror fans for his cascade work on cult classics Dr Dr. And The monster team. After starting as a interpreter for Knott’s Berry Farm, he worked on various feature films over the years. His other credits include appearance as an executioner Caribbean pirates: at the end of the worldwhile also doing waterfalls to The curse of the black pearl.

Elmore had a role on the screen in the television show Cover in 1985 before his work as Leatherface in Texas 2 chainsaw massacre. He also appeared in the movies The usual suspects,, 14 ghostsAnd Smash once and future. Elmore has also worked on waterfalls for many other films, including Academy 2 police: their first assignment,, To one or the other disorder,, Weeds,, License to drive,, Who is Harry Crumb?,, Uncle Buck,, Cage,, Just trouble,, Only the solitary,, Casino,, The Great Fall,, City of Angels,, Difficult time: premonition,, Be John MalkovichAnd The adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle.

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Texas 2 chainsaw massacre

Release date

August 22, 1986

Execution time

89 minutes

Director

Tobe Hooper

Writers

Kim Henkel, Tobe Hooper, LM Kit Carson