Jan Hooks

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1. When was Jan Hooks born?April 23, 1957
2. When did Jan Hooks die?October 9, 2014
3. What is Jan Hooks known for?Renowned for her character work, impressions, and satirical commentary within sketch comedy
4. What is the saturday night live role?Repertory player from 1986 to 1991, with subsequent cameo appearances until 1994
5. When did Jan Hooks join Saturday Night Live?She joined SNL in 1986 and stayed until 1991.
6. What other TV shows did Jan Hooks act in after SNL?After SNL she appeared on Designing Women, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Simpsons, and 30 Rock.

Satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Sketch Comedy: A genre of television or stage performance consisting of a series of short, humorous dramatic scenes or skits.
Repertory Player: A principal actor in a theater or comedy troupe who performs a variety of roles.
Impressionism (Performance): The art of imitating the voice, mannerisms, and characteristics of a specific person for comedic or dramatic effect.