Brian Hooks Admits '3 Strikes' Came With Fake Love, Warns Future Stars

[@atlboo98]

This guy still looks the exact same 20 yrs later. so glad to see hes doing good.

[@Tonshmar]

I literally just commented the same thing. Hasn’t aged a damn day. 🙌

[@Veteran0831]

Looks like he is talking about the release of 3 strikes.

[@Calicapenergy88]

He definitely took care of himself

[@Unbothered92]

Because he wasnt too deep in the entertainment industry. He did what he could and took breaks. He is comfortable saying no to roles or fake friendships, i think that type of mindset saves you from stress.

[@EffDinero8]

Stepping away from the industry preserved him...

[@britanir]

Brian Hooks so underrated. A talented brutha. I wish him the very best ❤

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Same Here

[@torriebrown9607]

Me too❤

[@Drejac1]

How

[@Stone5th]

Fasho

[@AyyuBX7]

💯

[@gritzgravy1760]

Three Strikes is a hood classic. That scene between David Alan Grier and Melanie Comarcho is still one of the funniest scenes that I know was improvisational

[@royhunt1690]

Dead Tone was good too, I think he wrote and produced that one.

[@gritzgravy1760]

@royhunt1690 I wonder if it's available on streaming since 3 Strikes isn't

[@leelandglover7777]

First name Ray last name Ray.

[@royhunt1690]

@@gritzgravy1760 Yeah you can find it, It might be on Tubi and Crackle.

[@itzdm0r3]

@@gritzgravy1760 it WAS on Tubi, it might still be on there.

[@rogerblewett5595]

"You can tell who people really are by how they treat the least important person in the room" Bryan Hooks

[@elwinjohnson4004]

Real talk

[@Cynicalbastard22]

And this also applies to the working field.You’ll have managers and supervisors who kiss corporates axx when they come down,but will have contempt for their employees lol 😂 Most of those types of people suffer a false sense of importance.

[@Hinokami777]

@@Cynicalbastard22right ? Forgetting the fact employees are who keeps this place running without them then those same managers will have to pick up slack and do everything. Then when they slack they get yelled at by the same ones they ass kiss.

[@bobbythespaceghost51]

It's such a real statement. A person's character is on front street.

[@lilt1482]

​@blackculture2319 I work at ups and can confirm your statement is true that's why I just do my job go home and say f*** the Bs

[@tyehodge4075]

I like when he was on Eve’s sitcom that cat was funny as hell

[@jayc5756]

Yeah

[@rachelmartin5187]

Man, he and Donovan CARRIED Eve.

[@diamondrain2767]

Yessss, that was my show. I had to be in the late elementary school years watching this show

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

What was the name of it

[@KingMeechy313]

Me too an I like how he played In dead tone horror movie

[@krlm2280]

Brian Hooks is one of the most underrated underappreciated comedian actors of all time the last 25 years he's been funny as hell has his own style his major role along with his straight-to-dvd movies are classics the man was in Austin Powers he's a legend

[@cam62cam811]

He was in Goldmember was he?

[@brandonbates9259]

3 strikes,Phat Beach,high school high, his role in Soul plane,his appearances on tv shows like the Parkers..he's in my top 10

[@krlm2280]

@brandonbates9259 💯💯 his newer movie with E40 is a hilarious

[@krlm2280]

@@brandonbates9259 the luau is funny as hell too

[@brandonbates9259]

@@krlm2280 oh yea that movie with E 40 I was going to mention that..All facts 💯

This man is literally the Mike Epps, Chris Tucker and Katt Williams in one person when it comes to the independent film industry. This man is really the blueprint

[@SuperMogul]

Brian did a great job on the Eve sitcom.

[@daminharris3879]

Yeaa he was along wit da movies. Very underrated n I think 3 Strikes is a certified hood classic

[@fatimacottle1968]

❤🎉🎉🎉ABSOLUTELY SOOOOOOOOOOO no doubt real real guy 😊

[@TightMoneyGripp813]

👍🏾🤛🏾

[@melrose951]

Met this brother at the Taste Of Soul in LA on Crenshaw…. Humble dude, spoke w me for a few moments about 3 strikes 😂 Best of life to you fam 💯

[@520ghost2]

Mad love to Brian....dude is really hilarious and very humble!!! He has alot of classic movies!! Prepared for future movies also!!

[@TheBlackKakashi]

It might’ve came with fake love but the fans gave it real love

[@7ai932]

That clearly doesn’t help him with life we gave him love but we actually didn’t care because watching this

[@Darioday]

Such a great interview. Especially the point where he makes where he says how he is observant of how "important people" treat the least important person in the room. This man has such a grounded mindset. Very admirable

[@shake1602]

Happens in the workforce a lot of the time as well. If someone has 2 cm of a title above you, ahhh shit, watch out. ROLL the carpet out for the sha of Iran 😂😂😂 It's pathetic

[@Darioday]

@@shake1602 @shake1602 exactly. Ego is such an ugly and nonsensical trait.

[@rashidregiste-charles5514]

I was going say a similar things @Darioday

[@drethoughts]

Much Respect to Brian man. Living Legend

[@banzy5387]

I still watch him on the re-runs of Eve…I always find myself laughing more during his parts on the show…his delivery and comedic presence is underrated.

[@chadwickchapman4100]

Even his small role on the parkers

[@banzy5387]

@@chadwickchapman4100 Yes…I remember that Thanksgiving Dinner episode…he was funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@chadwickchapman4100]

@@banzy5387 "yall got alot family drama going on, so imma go head take mine to go"😂😂😂

[@banzy5387]

@@chadwickchapman4100 Lol…OMG Yup 🤣🤣🤣

[@ImMeFR2024]

especially the episode with dmx lmaooooooooo

[@SeeSetJaeMiirTv]

He definitely got classics under his belt , phat beach , 3 strikes & soul plane 💯

[@Joe_Parmesan]

High School High!

[@silentambition2080]

​@@Joe_ParmesanAn-fer-ny lol

[@Allison_Bryant]

Lol chat room and nothing to lose was funny asf

[@quaylandlavine9527]

Malibooty

[@brandonbates9259]

And he was in a few episodes of the parkers lol dude is funny asf

[@MrWsbird]

“Im tired of this shit man!” *punches Faizon* 😂🤣

[@mariemarie3614]

...he was very tired, ready to crash out 😭

[@calvinbell757]

“Why you do that?”😂😂😂

[@latoyaharrison5668]

That's my favorite part😂😂😂

[@bmungerwash1979]

Dats my shit💯 I'm tired of dis shit niggaaa😂😂😂😂 y he do dat?!🤔😂😂😂😂😂

[@djgrapedrank7992]

"Blue catch'em!

[@kingtyson713]

Just want Brian Hooks to know that brother is a legend..Always funny in everything he played in. He definitely deserves his flowers.

[@chicosworld]

I loved 3 strikes ...."why u leave the homie on stuck" 😂 and that E40 movie obstacles 💯

[@TheYellowBrickRoadTV]

“Man put your hands down when your talking to me”.😂

[@chicosworld]

@@TheYellowBrickRoadTV "fuck this shit nigga 🤜" 🤣🤣

[@MrSadelover100]

Very relatable down to earth guy. His character was the DNA of my best friend in high school.

[@OldHeadWarVet]

Big salute to Brian Hook.another underrated actor ...from Phat Beach to 3 strikes to soul plane to eve tv show..Big respect

[@germwarfare5707]

3 Strikes is a classic joint. Peace to this brother 💯

[@triptre3638]

That was the Ultimate Break Down! Brian Hooks is hands down one of the most talented and ridiculously funny actors/comedians around! Prayers and nothing, but support from me to him flourishing in his career! Salute to you…….

[@kendraholloway]

So much REAL love & respect for this King. His talent is obvious, but this man’s spirit is genuine.

[@theinfamousmell]

Brian Hooks was the star of 3 strikes! Hood classic for ever!

[@FeelGood_FG]

Man I really loved his work and still to this day enjoy it. I only felt hurt when I didn't see him anymore in films. Felt robbed of a lot of amazing work that he would have made monumental.

[@cptstunna]

“3 Strikes” is still one of the funniest movies I’ve ever watched. 💯 Brian Hooks should still be a star today.

[@Tonshmar]

Dang. Dude hasn’t aged a day! Go, BRIAN!! Hope to see you in more work! 🙌

[@MrDre18]

Mannn he’s on point about everything he’s talking about and humble about it too! Glad he’s mentally healthy as well as physically!

[@jahivah]

One of my favorite comedians. He's in a little known movie called "Chat Room." That movie is so funny. Feels like he never got the recognition his talent deserved. On another note, the brother looks happy and healthy so he is BLESSED.

[@TightMoneyGripp813]

Lol x 1000 early days of Netflix, right there 👍🏾🤛🏾

[@darrellalder]

I met this dude after he filmed three strikes 20 years ago in the mall he was real cool

[@LilJuIzzy]

This dude always always bringing heat in those hood classics. Very underated

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Yes he is

[@officialnotesonlifepodcast]

@0:46 What I understood him to be saying was he never placed his identity in acting, he saw it as an extension to express apart of himself, so if he lost it, he would just go back to doing what he had been doing, no problem. I respect that. And he is so right about certain personalities with no foundation being attracted to the entertainment industry. So glad to see him on here looking good. It's like he hasn't aged a day!

[@courtnocase]

That’s still one of my top 5 hood comedies of all time ! Brian I hope u get something big ! Shoot even on eve you just had that naturally funny presence on screen ❤

[@ingodwetrust7648]

Have you seen Fat Beach with him?

[@k_moniique]

He's one of my favorites and isn't talked about enough when it comes to great actors!! Brian is HIGHLY underrated 😫😫

[@miro11912]

And you are HIGHLY fine

[@OzonebxGaming]

Phat Beach was a classic movie. "You don't take sea shells to the beach" 🤣🤣

[@Rob8041289]

"They already got em there!!"

[@Lord2wiceAsReal]

LET THAT BIH CRY! 😂

[@RickeyGoldchain-gq8sz]

Brian Hooks is such a great acting talent. Grew up watching so many of his major and indie films and the man played every role as great as anybody. Never gets enough respect for his humor, sharp on-camera performances or his legacy playing a big role in early 21st century urban cinema and culture. I been down with Brian Hooks since “The Q” so much love to a black Hollywood icon!!

[@VincentRutley]

I've always loved Brian Hooks. Super hilarious, talented and he seems humble too.

[@otmthewave]

Always loved 3 Strikes . Criminally underrated

[@citizendaine218]

I saw 3 Strikes in the theater and that was one of the most memorable movie going experiences I bring up once in a blue.

[@Listening4n0w]

He played Nick on Eve one of the most amazing underrated sitcoms ever!

[@scorponicdragonm.p.t.]

The first film I saw him in was Phat Beach! That was my jam! It was like the black Ferris Bueller to me. Good to see you again, hope all is well!👍🏿✌🏿

[@allenstore4974]

Always loved his acting and he is definitely one of the unsung heroes of Black independent film. Looking forward to the rest of the interview!

[@iamheeeem]

"Go in there and check out the space, and I'll be in in 5-10 mins." That was a stand-up line he could build a special on.

[@malthecpa815]

I’ve always wanted to see Brian Hooks in more films. Bro is naturally funny

[@KING-dw3we]

Three Strikes is a hood classic.💯

[@KevKEsco]

I met him at work and he was super cool and humble. He truly is underrated

[@ericmcmillan2831]

Brian Hooks. A real legend and OG in the acting game. He got respect from cats that weren’t mainstream. Much respect to this brother.

[@kyleedwards6310]

High school high was and still is a classic. Great actor

[@CarlaRFowler]

haven’t Seen him in years… Good to see he’s still in motion 5:08

[@shylo3108]

The last 33 seconds of this video needs to become a viral reel all over social media.

[@LLondon721]

Brian has superb comedic timing and adds something special to a scene🎭

[@father2x140]

He really dropped some gems in this interview. Much respect for him now seeing him outside of his act.

[@TheHomelessMedic]

I wish that brother the best!!

[@bobbythespaceghost51]

That movie was so cold. It's one of my all-time favorite movies. Brian Hooks is a pretty mentally sharp individual too! I'm so glad life has treated him well.

[@queenmothersavage6359]

3 strikes is so underrated! 3 strikes was definitely crossover funny, it just didnt get plugged the same way friday did! Cube is different. He is a beast when it comes to the business and how to maneuver without the machine!! However 3 strikes is still a very funny and witty movie, with a large fan base!

[@Cowards_always_stop_replying]

Christ…edit it again. Remove the lame. In other words, delete all of it

[@queenmothersavage6359]

smile! its a feel-good posture@@Cowards_always_stop_replying

[@3serio]

That was some some real man shit. So much wisdom and insight. We need more people like Brian Hooks in the world.

[@xoacatl]

This came out years ago but I seen him in an episode of Cold Case. He was in few of the flashback scenes but he came with it!

[@BuffaloJetSon]

We need to give his his flowers & awards while he still alive to appreciate his talents 🙏

[@larrybryant6015]

Brian Hooks had always been solid. I love to hear people like him share their perspectives about what it’s really like when the camera stop rolling.

[@DHILLA-yz4rx]

Respect to this man! He killed that role! And he stayed solid!

[@steppababynupe]

This is one of my FAVORITE movies. Can we get this on a streaming platform 😫

[@darianlynch2687]

Always been a funny dude and good actor. My favorite movie of Brian’s is “Phat Beach” 😂. Laughing just thinking about the movie. #RespectToBrian

[@kamicajones6917]

I been wanting to watch 3 Strikes again for yearrss! These streaming companies need to stop leaving this lil homie on stuck lol

[@UncElroyDaKang]

NO CAP, I HADDA COP 3 STRIKES ON DVD FROM EBAY FOE BOUT $23.95

[@Trill_4_Life]

DJ Pooh owns the rights to the movie. He’s shopping it around to these streaming services.

[@TCfromSC]

​@@Trill_4_LifeHe need to hurry his ass up before I give him another black eye

[@WhoisFaceless]

Its usually on tubi along with a lot hood classics but everyone still stuck on Netflix

[@kamicajones6917]

@@WhoisFaceless It has never been on Tubi ever

[@MissOddyO]

Humble guy, nothing but the best to him 🙏❤

[@OrIgInAlMan1914]

One of my TOP 10 Comedic actors of All Time!! He's a GENUINELY Good Brother!! 3 STRIKES is DEFINITELY in my TOP 5 comedies of All Time!!!🤣🤣🤣 SALUTE to Brian for NOT taking hollyweird too seriously; and keeping any semblance of an ego "in check"!!!👍🏿✌🏿

[@brandonbates9259]

Damn I literally wrote on a another comment he's in my top 10..Off Phat beach and 3 strikes alone that's enough to put him in my top 10

[@kharyvines6971]

yea this is COMEDY HYPE. IF YOU THIS MOVIE WAS IN YOUR TOP 10. YOU HAVE VERY low expectations IN LIFE. Y'ALL ARE MISSING A LIT IN LIFE , MAN

[@brandonbates9259]

@@kharyvines6971 Just like any debate about top 10's in anything ..People are going to choose what they want.And you clicked on the video,so evidently your a fan..Yet you came here with negativity for whatever reason..This movie has the same humor as Friday but just more slept on..And we call that underrated because that's what it is...about 24 years later,here we are talking about it

[@brandonbates9259]

@@kharyvines6971 Low expections?? No,you just think your little mindset is more superior....That makes you feel better or something??

[@kharyvines6971]

@@brandonbates9259 THE FACT THAT I SPENT MY MONEY ON THE MOVIE AND GIVE IT RATINGS WHEN IT COMES ON SAYS DIFFERENT. NEGATIVE NAW I'M TEACHING. CUS MOST OF U DIDN'T HAVE A MAN TO GIVE YOU THE POWER TO LEGITIMIZE LIFE. THAT MOVIE IS NOBODY'S TOP 10OO. ONLY HOOD THINKING PEOPLE. GROW YOUR MINDS KIDS

[@quickthepoetFLO]

Respect him. Love his work. Impressed by his humility, honesty & realness. Wishing you well bruh.

[@Sir.T.Cotton]

He definitely was one of the actors in the 90’s that I used to look for.. Phat Beach will always be a classic 💙💪🏿💯

[@D.Malone-g8r]

3 strikes !! One of my all time favorite. Right there with the first Friday and BOTH Car washes . Classics

[@ReelMotivationals]

I USED TO WATCH 3 STRIKES EVERYDAY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND ORDER A LARGE THIN CRUST HALF PEPPERONI PIZZA FROM DOMINO’S. THEN PLAY DREAMCAST! CLASSIC MOVIE!

[@flaking305]

Man I used to watch everything Brian Hooks. He was my favorite actor at the time fo sho

[@DonKe32]

Mannn I been trying to watch 3 strikes forever can’t find it nooo where! Was one of my favorite movies as kid

[@th3thiiird3y3]

Truth. *Money doesn't change an individual* ; it just provides the person the means and resources to get whatever they truly wanted from the beginning. The situation changes.

[@latoyaharrison5668]

Every movie he ever played in I watched it and he was funny so underrated

[@1985blkboi]

He’s dropping nothing but gems. He’s incredibly smart and he knows who he is, and in Hollywood, they don’t like that. I love his outlook and perspective.

[@TheYellowBrickRoadTV]

“You know I got that yac that’s going to break your back”! 😂

[@desireegordon1548]

I have so much respect for the way he carries himself. He is blessed, will always be based off his character alone💪🏾

[@everettmoten2532]

He was hilarious in Eve's sitcom very Talented brother definitely have to give him his flowers 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💯💯👑👑

[@rubenredding395]

I ran across Hooks at a McDonlds off of Jenson and 99 in Fresno ca he was a solid dude took a pic and everything 💯

[@sigmamind711]

That's real sigma male talk.. Strength from thyself and nobody else!

[@angelaabron3080]

I love the type of man Brian hooks has become outside of the industry

[@SupremeLife99]

This was right up there with Friday- the most authentic hood movie of that time. I just quoted this movie last night! I took a viagra and told my wife “don’t leave the lil homie on stuck.” 😂😂😂😂

[@johntheregular1582]

Hood movie legend right here he may not have the fame to show for it but you can’t find too many people that haven’t seen 3 strikes and it still hilarious today

[@anthonnybrownnn9760]

Brian hooks is talented in all departments acting producing and directing and a very funny comedian. I don't think he's underrated as some people's said . I think he got is fully bite of the pie . Brian hooks is blessed.

[@caliclassicstv2024]

That was very well put!! We need more industry “personnel “ like this brother

[@souldiva8981]

This guy is hilarious great talent

[@ANTDZLVIZION]

My favorite movie with him is "Phat Beach." Classic in my opinion.

[@SupaBlessedAries]

This was a whole word thank you for dropping so many 💎s your word will hit the right ppl ❤️🙏🏽

[@DCnewig_]

Maneee PHAT BEACH is my favorite movie! We can’t be cool if you haven’t seen that movie😁🤣🤣

[@TalkinnGrubbinMedia]

"Phat Beach" is one of my favorite movies.

[@Rob8041289]

Facts!! That movie is still the shit

[@beautifulchrissy5333]

This dude is very talented and underrated its sad how some people really don't know good actors and comedians Brian is hilarious but over looked 😢

[@COSMICHRISTUNIVERSITY]

That Scene Where Fazion Caught up With Him at the End... Classic

[@lamarion3]

“Why you left the lil homie on stuck!!” Rob: 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@champmorgan7166]

True, but the scene with Mike Epps, with the basketball shorts, rocking riding boots was the funniest 20 seconds of that entire movie.

[@COSMICHRISTUNIVERSITY]

@@champmorgan7166 Bruh Almost Forgot Mike was in there #salute

[@craigwade4618]

Bro was always underrated as an actor / comedian. Some of the greatest Talent has been overlooked

[@1savannahlegend247]

This guy needs to play Pusha T in a biopic

[@VIDEOGEDDONx]

I haven't seen this dude in awhile. He's one of those actors that you don't see around or think about for years but when his face pops up again you instantly recognize them and then wonder to yourself where the hell they've been. Glad to see dude is looks good. I remember him mostly from High School High and Eve

[@yunggrinda12]

The Man, The Myth, THE LEGEND!!!

[@bigal4782]

I never heard him talk, this guy is very articulate 💯

[@brooklynfreeman4507]

3 Strikes and High School High (An-Fer-ney) 😂😂😂😂

[@ingodwetrust7648]

I know you seen Fat Beach? 😆

[@aliciathomas5975]

Love this dude. Three strikes is a classic ❤

[@OTKP]

Hood Classic for sure watched every time it came on BET back in the day

[@dwaynerichburg1706]

3 STRIKES is one of my favorite HOOD CLASSICS

[@kincamell]

Gratitude. Ps Phat Beach is a classic too.