Actor
Jan Hooks
Born April 23, 1957 in Decatur, Georgia, USADied October 9, 20149 films
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.
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First watchBatman Returns19927.0as JenThe monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all.View filmEssential films
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9 films as actor- 2005Jiminy Glick in LalawoodDixie Glick
- 1998Simon BirchMiss Leavey
- 1993A Dangerous WomanMakeup Girl
- 1993ConeheadsGladys Johnson, Driving Student
- 1992Frosty ReturnsLil (voice)
- 1992Batman ReturnsJen
- 1987FunlandShelly Willingham
- 1986WildcatsStephanie Needham
- 1985Pee-wee's Big AdventureTina