Brian Hooks

Person

Co-author with Charles Koch and a key executive leading operations at Stand Together.


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Summary

Brian Hooks is a multi-faceted American professional who has established a significant presence in both the entertainment industry and the nonprofit sector. Born on July 27, 1973, in Bakersfield, California, he gained fame as an actor, comedian, producer, and director, notably starring as Rob Douglas in the comedy film 3 Strikes and portraying Nick Delaney in the UPN sitcom Eve. Beyond his creative career, Hooks is a prominent leader in philanthropy, serving as the CEO and Chairman of Stand Together, a social change organization founded by Charles Koch. In this capacity, he co-leads operations aimed at removing societal barriers and fostering innovation in education reform and addiction recovery. His work bridges diverse fields, from starring in major motion pictures like Soul Plane to collaborating with global leaders on criminal justice reform and philanthropic pluralism.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Honors

    Named to the TIME 100 Next list in 2021

  • Education

    B.A. in Political Science from University of Michigan (1996-2000)

  • Full Name

    Brian Hooks

  • Occupations

    Actor, comedian, producer, director, nonprofit executive

  • Date of Birth

    1973-07-27

  • Place of Birth

    Bakersfield, California, USA

  • Additional Roles

    President of the Charles Koch Foundation; President of the Stand Together Fellowship

  • Current Position

    CEO and Chairman of Stand Together

Timeline
  • Brian Hooks is born in Bakersfield, California. (Source: Wikidata)

    1973-07-27

  • Hooks begins his acting career with roles in Phat Beach and High School High. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

    1996-01-01

  • Hooks stars as the protagonist Rob Douglas in the comedy film 3 Strikes. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2000-01-01

  • Hooks begins his role as Nick Delaney on the UPN sitcom Eve, which ran until 2006. (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

    2003-01-01

  • Hooks appears as the character DJ in the film Soul Plane. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2004-01-01

  • Hooks begins serving as COO and Executive Director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. (Source: Wikipedia (nonprofit leader))

    2006-01-01

  • Hooks transitions from the Mercatus Center to become the President of the Charles Koch Foundation. (Source: Wikipedia (nonprofit leader))

    2014-01-01

  • Hooks is named Chairman and CEO of Stand Together. (Source: Wikipedia (nonprofit leader))

    2018-07-01

  • Hooks' bipartisan efforts contribute to the passage of the First Step Act for criminal justice reform. (Source: Wikipedia (nonprofit leader))

    2018-12-21

  • Hooks is recognized on the TIME 100 Next list for his leadership in philanthropy. (Source: Wikipedia (nonprofit leader))

    2021-01-01

Brian Hooks

Brian Hooks (born July 27, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, producer and director. He is best known for his roles as protagonist Rob Douglas in the screwball comedy 3 Strikes, and Nick Delaney on the UPN television sitcom Eve. He is also known for his role as DJ in the 2004 film Soul Plane.

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  • Brian Hooks - Wikipedia

    Brian Hooks (born July 27, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, producer and director. He is best known for his roles as protagonist Rob Douglas in the screwball comedy 3 Strikes "3 Strikes (film)"), and Nick Delaney on the UPN television sitcom Eve "Eve (American TV series)"). He is also known for his role as DJ in the 2004 film Soul Plane. ## Acting career [...] Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia ## Contents # Brian Hooks | | | --- | | | This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libelous. Find sources: "Brian Hooks" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this message) | | Brian Hooks | | --- | | Born | (1973-07-27) July 27, 1973 (age 52) Bakersfield, California, U.S. | | Occupations | Actor, comedian, producer, director | | Years active | 1996–present | [...] In 2000, Hooks appeared as the central character in the comedy film 3 Strikes. After that, he continued to star in, as well as executive produce, many low-budget straight-to-DVD films, including Nothin’ 2 Lose (2000), The Luau (2001), The Chatroom (2002) and Malibooty (2003).

  • Brian Hooks (nonprofit leader) - Wikipedia

    Print/export Download as PDF Printable version&printable=yes "Printable version of this page [p]") In other projects Wikidata item Appearance From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia American non-profit executive Brian Hooks is an American nonprofit executive who is CEO and chairman of Stand Together. He is also the president of the Charles Koch Foundation and president of the Stand Together Fellowship. Hooks is currently on the boards of the Mercatus Center, the Cosmos Institute, the Economic Policy Innovation Center, the Institute for Humane Studies, the Reason Foundation, the Just Trust, Believe in People, and Movement Musick. ## Early life and education [edit&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Early life and education")] [...] He attended the University of Michigan from 1996 to 2000, graduating with a B.A. in political science. ## Career [edit&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Career")] Hooks was chief operating officer and executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University from 2006 until 2014 when he became president of the Charles Koch Foundation. In July 2018, Hooks was named chairman and CEO of Stand Together, which describes itself as "a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues." [...] In recent years, Hooks has emphasized partnerships in philanthropy and bridging divides. His work has included bipartisan efforts on criminal justice reform which brought together Van Jones and the ACLU together with Senate Republicans and The Heritage Foundation to pass the First Step Act in 2018. He was a co-signer to a 2023 opinion piece in The Chronicle of Philanthropy titled "We Disagree on Many Things, but We Speak with One Voice in Support of Philanthropic Pluralism" along with prominent philanthropists Heather Templeton Dill, Kathleen Enright, Sam Gill, Darren Walker, and Elise Westhoff. Hooks was named to the TIME 100 Next list in 2021. ## Personal life [edit&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Personal life")] Hooks lives in Virginia with his wife and daughter.

  • Brian Hooks - IMDb

    Biography Awards Trivia FAQ # Brian Hooks (I) Actor Producer Director IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Brian Hooks in Dead Tone (2007) Watch Trailer Play trailer 1:24 All Between Us (2018) 13 Videos 13 Photos Brian Hooks was born on 27 July 1973 in Bakersfield, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Fool's Gold (2008), Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Bulworth (1998). More at IMDbPro + Contact info + Agent info + Resume IMDbPro Starmeter See rank - View contact info at IMDbPro Awards + 1 nomination total ### Photos13 View Poster View Poster View Poster View Poster View Poster View Poster View Poster + 6 View Poster ### Known for Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in Fool's Gold (2008) Fool's Gold 5.7 Curtis 2008 [...] + 2026 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022) The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder 3.3 TV Series + Igloo + Reporter #3 (voice) + 2023–2025 Rolonda Watts, Drew Sidora, Caryn Ward, BeBe Winans, Chloe Elise Ellis, Columbus Short, Brely Evans, and Bryce Xavier in Mind Your Business (2024) Mind Your Business 7.3 TV Series + Will + 2025 Brian Hooks and Cherish Michael in Adam + Eve (2022) Adam + Eve 7.4 + Adam + 2022 Brian Hooks, Dashawn Francis, Stephanie Linus, Omoni Oboli, and Merlisa Determined in Clash (2021) Clash 6.0 + Dr. Johnson + 2021 Loretta Devine, Tia Mowry, Richard Roundtree, Anthony Alabi, Talia Jackson, Jordyn Raya James, Isaiah Russell-Bailey, and Cameron J. Wright in Family Reunion (2019) [...] Fool's Gold 5.7 Curtis 2008 Mike Myers and Heather Graham in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 6.7 Pilot 1999 Warren Beatty in Bulworth (1998) Bulworth 6.8 Marcus Garvey 1998 Dead Tone (2007) Dead Tone 4.6 Marcus 2007 ### Credits Edit IMDbPro ### Actor --- The Proposition + Quincy + Filming I Am Black and I Am Proud + Mr. Art + Completed Friendship Day + Mr. Breedlove + Development Unknown Daisy's Dive 2021 + Trent + Pre-production + TV Series Abused + Eric + Post-production 16 Bars the Movie + Abootoo + Production Unknown --- The Second Time Around (2026) The Second Time Around + Charlie + 2026 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022)

  • Brian Hooks Movies & TV Shows List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes

    Brian Hooks has built an incredible presence on the big screen throughout his acting career. He also appeared in the TV movie "Runaway Car" (Fox, 1996-97). He also acted in various film roles at the time, appearing in "Phat Beach" (1996) and the Jon Lovitz comedy "High School High" (1996). He next focused his entertainment career on film, appearing in the Warren Beatty dramatic comedy "Bulworth" (1998), the dramatic adaptation "Beloved" (1998) with Oprah Winfrey and the action picture "Thursday" (1998) with Thomas Jane. He also appeared in the Mike Myers box office smash comedy sequel "Austin Powers: the Spy Who Shagged Me" (1999). In the early 2000s, he then appeared in "Soul Plane" (2004) with Tom Arnold, the action movie "Fool's Gold" (2008) with Matthew McConaughey and the thriller [...] More Certified fresh pick Columns Guides All Marvel Movies In Order: How To Watch MCU Chronologically Verified Hot Movies of 2026 Hubs Awards Tour What to Watch: In Theaters and On Streaming RT News The Punisher: One Last Kill First Reviews: Marvel Goes Full R-Rated In Its Most Violent Project Yet Cannes 2026: The Most Talked About Films # Brian Hooks Highest Rated: 20% High School High (1996) Lowest Rated: 0% 3 Strikes (2000) Birthday: Jul 27, 1973 Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, USA [...] Gold" (2008) with Matthew McConaughey and the thriller "Dead Tone" (2009) with Rutger Hauer. He held additional roles in television including a part on "Eve" (UPN, 2003-06). Most recently, Hooks acted in "Laughing to the Bank" (2013).

  • Brian Hooks

    # Brian Hooks Stand Together Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US 500 connections, 11609 followers ## About Brian Hooks is chairman and CEO of Stand Together, a philanthropic community that works… ## Experience N/A ## Education N/A ## Publications N/A ## Honors & Awards N/A ## Certifications N/A ## Volunteering N/A ## Languages N/A ## Organizations N/A ## Activity - If you are tuning into the National Football League (NFL) draft over the next few days, Shaun Alexander has a great challenge for you to watch it in a whole new way. Draft day is more than a dream-come-true moment. It's the start of making a difference both on and off the field. ...more Brian Hooks shared this View Post Activity Image [...] - As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a lot of people will be talking about that document. But the principles in the Declaration — Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness — aren’t just high concepts. When applied, they become practical instruments of progress. And when we’re doing it right, they give our country a competitive advantage. As we look ahead, we need to find new and better ways to apply these principles to empower more people to contribute, solve problems, and help build a better future. That’s what Charles Koch and I explore in Believe in People: America’s 250th Anniversary Edition — a guide for anyone who wants to help ensure the next 250 years are even better than the last. ...more Brian Hooks shared this View Post Activity Image [...] - I’m grateful for the opportunity to be on Daniel Stid ’s new podcast, The Art of Association. You can listen at the links below. Daniel, in my estimation, is among the most thoughtful and important voices in philanthropy today. And we had fun talking through the challenges and opportunities for the field and for the country. Listen on Apple: Listen on Spotify: Read more: ...more Brian Hooks shared this View Post Activity Image