Jan Hooks

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.

Known For

The Simpsons

as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice)

Batman Returns

as Jen

Futurama

as Anglelyne (voice)

Coneheads

as Gladys Johnson, Driving Student

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

as Tina

30 Rock

as Verna Maroney

3rd Rock from the Sun

as Vicki

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Various Characters

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Simon Birch

as Miss Leavey