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.
Acted in 25
2010s
- 2010
The Women of SNL
Various (archive footage)
2000s
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1996
- 1993
A Dangerous Woman
Makeup Girl
- 1992
Frosty Returns
Lil (voice)
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Brenda Wilkes
- 1987
Funland
Shelly Willingham
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
The Joe Piscopo Special
Various
- 1983
The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour
Various · 1 episode
Appearances6
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: Christmas
Self (archive footage), Various (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
The Martin Short Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1995
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
Self / Various
1980s
- 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
