Kevin Hooks has spent 48 of his 58 years in the acting industry as an actor, director, and a producer, but there are still many things many of his fans may not know about him. So here are a few fun facts about his private life and his professional life we wanna share with those who have been down with Kevin ever since he’s days in Sounder and The White Shadow. Only true Old School heads know ’bout that:
HIS WIFE, CHERYL HOOKS
Kevin has been married to his wife, Cheryl Hooks, for years and they have two children together.
HIS EX-WIFE, REGINA
He has an adult daughter from a previous marriage to actress, Regina Hooks, who is best known for her role as “Tina” in the 1985 movie, Brewster’s Millions, starring Richard Pryor and John Candy.
HIS LEGENDARY ACTOR DADDY
Robert Hooks’ most popular roles include “Reeve Scott” in Hurry Sundown (1967), “Mr. T.” in the 70’s film Trouble Man (1972), “Grandpa Gene Donovan” in the comedy Seventeen Again (2000), and “Fleet Admiral Morrow” in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984). He also portrayed “Doctor Walcott” in the 1980s television series Dynasty.
HIS BROTHER/ACTOR, ERIC HOOKS
Kevin Hooks also has a brother, Eric Hooks, who is an actor. He mostly did film as a child, with one of his most popular being the film, Sounder, where he starred alongside his brother Kevin, as well as some heavyweights, like Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield.
HIS LONG LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN HOLLYWOOD
Kevin Hook has directed 82 TV series and/or films, including the series Soul Food, Prison Break, ER, and films like Passenger 57, Strictly Business, and many more.
He’s produced 13 TV shows and/or films, including his current hit drama series on Fox, Backstrom, and more.
Hooks has also starred in 21 TV shows and/or films throughout his career.
OWNS PRODUCTION COMPANY WITH HIS DAD
Kevin and Robert Hooks started their own film production company.
We’re not sure which is most fulfilling to Kevin Hooks- acting, producing, or directing, but one thing is certain, he’s soared at every last one of ’em and is STILL raising the bar. It’s always a beautiful thing to see Old School entertainers still in the game and fortunate enough to be able to continue providing for their families by following their passion.
