Robert Hooks
Acting
Biography
Robert Hooks (born Bobby Dean Hooks; April 18, 1937) is an American actor, producer, and activist.
Born: April 18, 1937
Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Known For
Free of Eden
Story about Will Cleamons, a former teacher-turned-businessman who agrees to tutor 18-year-old high school dropout, Nicole Turner. Much to his surprise, their relationship not only helps Nicole build a future, but helps Cleamons put his personal life back together.
Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene
Actor Don Cheadle narrates the story of America's first shock-jock, Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene.
Seinfeld
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
This documentary, hosted by actor Burgess Meredith, explores the life and career of movie director Otto Preminger, whose body of work includes such memorable films as Anatomy of a Murder, Exodus, Laura, Forever Amber, Advise and Consent, In Harm's Way, The Moon Is Blue, The Man with the Golden Arm, and many other movies made from the '30s through the '70s. Interviews with actors Frank Sinatra, Vincent Price, James Stewart, Michael Caine, and others who worked with the flamboyant and sometimes control-obsessed director add information and insight to the story.
WKRP in Cincinnati
When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a new DJ named Venus Flytrap to work with the station's burned-out veteran, Dr. Johnny Fever. Neurotic newsman Les Nessman, eager beaver Bailey Quarters, sleazy salesman Herb Tarlek, blonde bombshell Jennifer Marlowe, who serves as the station's ultra-capable receptionist, and station manager Arthur Carlson, whose domineering mother owns WKRP, round out the eccentric bunch.
Quincy, M.E.
Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.
Murder, She Wrote
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Murder, She Wrote
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
The Flash
When a bolt of lightning crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.
Filmography
as self - actor and producer
as Grandpa Gene Donovan
as Joe Sherman
as Lieutenant Clark
as Doctor Peck
as Andrew Chivers
as King David
as Dwight Henderson
as actor 'Hurry Sundown' (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Chief Arthur Cooper
as Chief Arthur Cooper
as Chief Arthur Cooper
as Dean Morgan
as Reverend Brooks
as Wesley
as Dr. Smiley
as Joe Temple
as Commander Jim Coleman
as Phillip Dalton
as Dr. Tony Hoffs
as Judge Earl Gregory
as Alton Reese
as Ben Sills
as George Caniff
as Everett Charles Jensen
as Kendall Ames
as Admiral Morrow
as Harry Burton
as William Galliot
as Lt. Ellis / Detective Joe Fisher
as Lt. Ellis
as Ezra 'Chops' Jackson
as Dist. Atty. Roerich
as John Miller
as Mr. Ramsey
as Paul
as John Mays
as William Still
as Maj. Stanley Norton
as Capt. Pete Rolfe
as Eddie
as Nate Simmons
as Commissioner Frank Wharton
as Beau
as Lt. Edward Wallace
as Blue Haven
as Sergeant Connaught
as Mr. T
as Joe Joplin
as Larry Dean
as Inspector Lou Van Alsdale
as Larry Storm
as Chicken
as Henry Tate
as Jeff Ward
as Reeve Scott
as Keel Robinson
as Steven Harber
as Wilcox
as Self - Nominee / Performer