Jan Hooks
Known for
Audiences on several continents know Jan Hooks as a major actress known worldwide, and known for specific work rather than for being known. Comedy is the territory the career has leaned on most. The output is focused rather than vast, at 18 credits. The title that comes up first is 'The Simpsons' — Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon. 'Batman Returns' sits alongside it on the filmography.
Jan Hooks
8 Movies
10 Series
Audiences on several continents know Jan Hooks as a major actress known worldwide, and known for specific work rather than for being known. Comedy is the territory the career has leaned on most. The output is focused rather than vast, at 18 credits. The title that comes up first is 'The Simpsons' — Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon. 'Batman Returns' sits alongside it on the filmography.
Movies
Plays Jen
Batman Returns
1992
Plays Gladys Johnson, Driving Student
Coneheads
1993
Plays Tina
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Plays Miss Leavey
Simon Birch
1998
Plays Stephanie Needham
Wildcats
1986
Plays Makeup Girl
A Dangerous Woman
1993
Plays Dixie Glick
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005
Plays Shelly Willingham
Funland
1987
TV Shows
Plays Carlene Frazier Dobber
Designing Women
1986
Plays Vicki Dubcek
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Plays Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Verna Maroney
30 Rock
2006
Plays Various
The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour
1983
Plays Anglelyne (voice)
Futurama
1999
Plays Nadine (voice)
Game Over
2004
Plays Doreen Dunfey
Providence
1999
Plays Savannah Salmons (voice)
Fish Hooks
2010
Plays Suzanne
Dear John
1988
Latest Trailers
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Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
Full Filmography
Fish Hooks
Savannah Salmons (voice) · 1 episode
2010–
TV
30 Rock
Verna Maroney · 2 episodes
2006–
TV
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
Dixie Glick
2005
Film
Game Over
Nadine (voice) · 1 episode
2004–
TV
Futurama
Anglelyne (voice) · 1 episode
1999–
TV
Providence
Doreen Dunfey · 1 episode
1999–
TV
Simon Birch
Miss Leavey
1998
Film
3rd Rock from the Sun
Vicki Dubcek · 17 episodes
1996–
TV
A Dangerous Woman
Makeup Girl
1993
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jan Hooks still alive?
Jan Hooks passed away on October 9, 2014 at age 57.
What are the most famous roles of Jan Hooks?
Jan Hooks is best known for roles in Batman Returns, Coneheads, Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
How many movies has Jan Hooks been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1984), Jan Hooks has appeared in 8 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Jan Hooks's first movie?
The career of Jan Hooks began with The Joe Piscopo Special (1984).
What is Jan Hooks's most recent movie or series?
Jan Hooks's most recent release is Fish Hooks, which premiered on September 3, 2010.
What TV shows has Jan Hooks appeared in?
On television, Jan Hooks has appeared in The Simpsons, Futurama, 30 Rock, 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Jan Hooks
1957-04-23 · Decatur, Georgia, USA
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.