Quick Facts
Born:
1957-04-23
Birthplace:
Decatur, Georgia, USA
Credits:
32 Total Roles
Jan Hooks
Acting
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Biography
Janet Vivian Hooks (April 23, 1957 – October 9, 2014) was an American actress and comedian. Hooks was best known for her tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where she was a repertory player from 1986 to 1991. After leaving SNL, she continued to make cameo appearances until 1994. Her subsequent work included a regular role on the last two seasons of Designing Women, a recurring role on 3rd Rock from the Sun, and a number of other film and television roles, including on 30 Rock and The Simpsons.
Known For
The Simpsons
Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice)
Batman Returns
Jen
Futurama
Anglelyne (voice)
Coneheads
Gladys Johnson, Driving Student
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Tina
30 Rock
Verna Maroney
3rd Rock from the Sun
Vicki Dubcek
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Women of SNL MOVIE | Various (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Fish Hooks TV | Savannah Salmons (voice) |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Verna Maroney |
| 2005 | Jiminy Glick in Lalawood MOVIE | Dixie Glick |
| 2004 | Game Over TV | Nadine (voice) |
| 2003 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley MOVIE | Various (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2001 | Primetime Glick TV | Dixie Glick |
| 1999 | Saturday Night Live: Christmas MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | Futurama TV | Anglelyne (voice) |