Jan Hooks
Biography
Janet Vivian Hooks, known professionally as Jan Hooks, was an American actress and comedian. Born on April 23, 1957, in Decatur, Georgia, she lived until October 9, 2014, passing away at the age of 57. Hooks was best known for her tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, serving as a repertory player from 1986 to 1991, and continuing with cameo appearances until 1994. Following Saturday Night Live, her subsequent work included a regular role on the final two seasons of Designing Women and a recurring role on 3rd Rock from the Sun. Her career also encompassed a number of other television and film roles, including appearances on 30 Rock and The Simpsons.
Career overview
Janet Vivian Hooks, also known as Janet Vivian, was an American actress and comedian born in Decatur, Georgia on April 23, 1957. She passed away on October 9, 2014, at the age of 57. Throughout her career in acting, she accumulated thirty-two known credits across film and television.
Hooks was best known for her tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where she served as a repertory player from 1986 to 1991. Following her departure from the show, she continued to make cameo appearances on the program until 1994.
Her subsequent television work included a regular role on the final two seasons of Designing Women and a recurring role on 3rd Rock from the Sun. Additionally, she appeared in a number of other film and television roles, including work on 30 Rock and The Simpsons.
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Full Filmography
33 titles- Fish Hooks (2010) as Savannah Salmons (voice)
- The Women of SNL (2010) as Various (archive footage)
- 30 Rock (2006) as Verna Maroney
- Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) as Dixie Glick
- Game Over (2004) as Nadine (voice)
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003) as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Primetime Glick (2001) as Dixie Glick
- Futurama (1999) as Anglelyne (voice)
- Providence (1999) as Doreen Dunfey
- The Martin Short Show (1999) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: Christmas (1999) as Self
- Simon Birch (1998) as Miss Leavey
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Vicki Dubcek
- The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995) as Self / Various
- The Martin Short Show (1994) as Meg Harper Short
- Coneheads (1993) as Gladys Johnson, Driving Student
- A Dangerous Woman (1993) as Makeup Girl
- Batman Returns (1992) as Jen
- Frosty Returns (1992) as Lil (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice)
- Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) as Self
- Dear John (1988) as Suzanne
- Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) as Brenda Wilkes
- Funland (1987) as Shelly Willingham
- Designing Women (1986) as Carlene Frazier Dobber
- Wildcats (1986) as Stephanie Needham
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) as Tina
- The Joe Piscopo Special (1984) as Various
- Not Necessarily the News (1983)
- The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour (1983) as Various
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Jan Hooks best known for?
Jan Hooks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fish Hooks (2010), 30 Rock (2006), Game Over (2004), Primetime Glick (2001).
When and where was Jan Hooks born?
Jan Hooks was born on April 23, 1957 in Decatur, Georgia, USA. They passed away on October 9, 2014.
How many credits does Jan Hooks have?
Jan Hooks has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2010.
What is Jan Hooks's background in cinema and television?
Janet Vivian Hooks, known professionally as Jan Hooks, was an American actress and comedian. Born on April 23, 1957, in Decatur, Georgia, she lived until October 9, 2014, passing away at the age of 57. Hooks was best known for her tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, serving as a repertory player...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Futurama (1999) as Anglelyne (voice) — aged about 42
- The Simpsons (1989) as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice) — aged about 32
- 30 Rock (2006) as Verna Maroney — aged about 49
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Vicki Dubcek — aged about 39
- Primetime Glick (2001) as Dixie Glick — aged about 44
- Batman Returns (1992) as Jen — aged about 35
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