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Jan Hooks Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1957-04-23

Birthplace:
Decatur, Georgia, USA

Credits:
32 Total Roles

Jan Hooks

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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

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)

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