Jan Hooks
Known For
Acting
Born
1957-04-23 in Decatur, Georgia, USA
Died
2014-10-09
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.
Most Known For
The Simpsons
as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice)
Futurama
as Anglelyne (voice)
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Various Characters
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Various Characters (uncredited)
30 Rock
as Verna Maroney
3rd Rock from the Sun
as Vicki Dubcek
Fish Hooks
as Savannah Salmons (voice)
Providence
as Doreen Dunfey
Dear John
as Suzanne
Designing Women
as Carlene Frazier Dobber
Batman Returns
as Jen
Primetime Glick
as Dixie Glick
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Tina
Coneheads
as Gladys Johnson, Driving Student
Not Necessarily the News
Game Over
as Nadine (voice)
Wildcats
as Stephanie Needham
Frosty Returns
as Lil (voice)
Simon Birch
as Miss Agnes Leavey
The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour
as Various