Kevin Hooks (born September 19, 1958) is an American actor, and a television and film director; he is notable from his role in Sounder, but is most well known as the ever-loveable Morris Thorpe from TV's The White Shadow. He directed Wesley Snipes in Passenger 57. Hooks is currently working as a director and producer on Prison Break.
Hooks was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Yvonne, a state employee, and Robert Hooks, a director and actor who starred in many films in the 1970s.
Starred in the highly acclaimed "J.T." a 1969 episode of the CBS Children's Hour about a Harlem youth who befriends a sick cat. Written by Jane Wagner. Peabody Award winner.
Son of actor Robert Hooks.
Has two children with present wife, Cheryl. He has a 21 year-old daughter from a previous marriage.
Formed a production company with his father.
Brother of Eric Hooks
