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Public records list Jan Hooks as a television actor, voice actor and film actor. Jan Hooks was born in Decatur, Georgia, United States on April 23, 1957. Death is recorded on October 9, 2014, at the age of 57. Education on record includes Cypress Lake High School and University of West Florida.
My Take
Jan Hooks belongs to my personal pantheon of performers who made everyone around them better. Her late-1980s Saturday Night Live run is a masterclass in character work — precise voices, fearless commitment, and a generosity that let scene partners shine. Sketch comedy rarely rewards subtlety, yet she smuggled real acting into a format built for broad strokes, which is why comedians still cite her with reverence. Coming out of Georgia to conquer live New York television takes nerve as much as talent. Her death in 2014 felt like losing a craftsman whose influence outweighs her name recognition, and I think that imbalance deserves correcting.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jan Hooks
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン・フックス
- Reading
- じゃん・ふっくす
- Born
- April 23, 1957 – October 9, 2014
- Origin
- Decatur, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / voice actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Cypress Lake High School
- University
- University of West Florida
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan%20Hooks
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1372210
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jan Hooks born?
Born April 23, 1957.
When did Jan Hooks die?
Died October 9, 2014, aged 57.
Where was Jan Hooks from?
Jan Hooks was from Decatur, Georgia, United States.
What did Jan Hooks do?
Jan Hooks worked as actor, television actor, voice actor, film actor.
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