Kevin Hooks’ father is actor Robert Hooks. You know his face, right? All these years we’ve been seeing him in various films and TV shows, we never made the connection that he was the father of Kevin Hooks. Robert Hooks is often referred to as an actor who broke the color barriers in stage, film and television before the term “colorblind casting” ever existed, and he became a leading man when there were no African American matinee idols.
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.
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.
So as you can see acting was in their blood because they had their Pops set a great example for them.
The things you learn when you do a little digging! It’s very good to see Kevin Hooks is fortunate enough to still able to earn a living doing what he loves best. Keep doing your thing Kev!’
