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Robert Hooks is a stage actor, television actor and theatrical producer, born on April 18, 1937 in Washington, D.C., United States. As of 2026, Robert Hooks is 89 years old. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (1966).
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
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / theatrical producer / activist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1966 Theatre World Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Hooks
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2157603
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 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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