John Peter Hooten (born November 29, 1950) is an American actor.

He is best known for playing the title character in the television film Dr.

Strange and appeared as a guest star in The Waltons, Mod Squad, and Mannix.

Hooten and the poet James Merrill were romantic partners from 1983 until the death of the latter in 1995.

After 16 years in New York City, and some time in Connecticut, Hooten moved to St. Augustine, Florida.