Hooks (surname)

Hooks is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Benjamin Hooks (1925-2010), American civil rights leader
 * Brian Hooks (born 1973), American actor, writer and director
 * Charles Hooks (1768–1843), United States Representative from North Carolina
 * Ellis Hooks (born 1974), American blues singer and songwriter
 * Gene Hooks (born 1928), American baseball player, coach and administrator
 * George Hooks (born 1945), Democratic member of the Georgia Senate
 * Jan Hooks (1957-2014), American actress and comedian best known for her work on the TV comedy show Saturday Night Live
 * Jay Hooks (born 1967), American guitarist, singer and songwriter
 * Jill Hooks, New Zealand academic
 * Kevin Hooks (born 1958), American actor and film director
 * Lonna Hooks, former Secretary of State of New Jersey (1994-1998)
 * Mitchell Hooks (1923-2013), American artist and illustrator
 * Robert Hooks (born 1937), American actor
 * Roland Hooks (born 1953), American retired National Football League running back