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My Take
To me, Robert Hooks matters as much for what he built as for what he played. A Washington, D.C. native and Theatre World Award winner, his real legacy is co-founding the Negro Ensemble Company, a launchpad for generations of Black artists. Anyone can chase the spotlight; far fewer pave the road for those who follow. As an actor turned activist and producer, he chose to create infrastructure rather than just performances, and that choice quietly outweighs any single role. I respect people who measure success by the doors they open for others, and Hooks opened a great many.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Hooks
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・フックス
- Reading
- ろばーと・ふっくす
- Born
- April 18, 1937 (age 89)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / theatrical producer / activist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1966 Theatre World Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Hooks
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Hooks born?
Born April 18, 1937 (age 89).
Where is Robert Hooks from?
Robert Hooks is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Robert Hooks do?
Robert Hooks works as actor, stage actor, television actor, theatrical producer, activist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.