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Marion Ramsey
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| Born | May 10, 1947 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 2021 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1975–2018 |
Marion Ramsey (born May 10, 1947 – died January 7, 2021) was an American actress and singer. She was well-known for playing the soft-spoken Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy movies. She also appeared in TV shows like Cos and later in films such as Lavalantula.
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About Marion Ramsey's Life
Marion Ramsey was born in Philadelphia. She began her career on stage, performing in Broadway shows like Eubie!. She also toured the United States in the musical Hello Dolly.
Her first TV role was a guest appearance on The Jeffersons. In 1976, she became a regular on Cos, a comedy show.
Her Work in Movies and TV
Marion Ramsey became famous for her role as Officer Hooks in the Police Academy film series. This character was known for her quiet voice.
Later in her career, she continued acting in TV shows. She appeared on Adult Swim shows like Robot Chicken. In 2015, she worked again with Police Academy stars Steve Guttenberg and Michael Winslow. They were in the Syfy movie Lavalantula and its sequel, 2 Lava 2 Lantula!. Her last acting role was in the 2018 movie When I Sing.
Helping Others
Marion Ramsey cared deeply about helping people. She supported causes like AIDS awareness. She performed in "Divas Simply Singing," an event that raised money for charity.
Marion Ramsey passed away at her home in Los Angeles on January 7, 2021. She had been ill for a short time.
Marion Ramsey's Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
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| 1975 | Keep on Truckin' | Various | Regular role | |
| 1976 | The Jeffersons | Tracy Williams | Episode: "The Breakup: Part 2" | |
| Cos | Various | Regular role | ||
| 1984 | Police Academy | Cadet Laverne Hooks | On Police Academy: What an Institution! (UK: video title) | |
| Family Secrets | Linda Jones | |||
| 1985 | Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment | Officer Laverne Hooks | ||
| 1986 | Police Academy 3: Back in Training | Sgt. Laverne Hooks | ||
| 1987 | Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | On Citizens on Patrol: Police Academy 4 (UK: poster title) | ||
| 1988 | Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach | |||
| 1989 | Police Academy 6: City Under Siege | |||
| 1990 | MacGyver | Police officer | Episode: "Harry's Will" | |
| 1991 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Careers Counsellor | Episode: "Stand (Up) and Deliver" | |
| 1993 | Johnny Bago | Nurse Roberta 'Bobbie' Thompson | Episode: "Hail the Conquering Marrow" | |
| John Virgo: Playing for Laughs | Officer Hooks | |||
| Daddy Dearest | Cop No. 2 | |||
| 1994 | The Nanny | Woman in Audience | Episode: "The Strike" | |
| 2001 | Maniacts | Hooker | ||
| 2003 | Recipe for Disaster | Motorcycle Cop | TV movie | |
| 2006 | Robot Chicken | Laverne Hooks / Teacher | Voice, Episode: "Sausage Fest" | |
| 2007 | Lord Help Us | Doretha Jackson | ||
| The Stolen Moments of September | Ms. Henshaw | |||
| 2009 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Harriet | Episode: "Harriet" | |
| 2011 | Modern Family | Lady in salon | Episode: "Two Monkeys and a Panda" | |
| 2012 | Who Killed Soul Glow? | |||
| 2013 | Return to Babylon | Barbara's Maid | ||
| 2014 | Wal-Bob's | Lillian | ||
| 2015 | Lavalantula | Teddie | TV movie | |
| 2016 | 2 Lava 2 Lantula! | |||
| DaZe Vol. Too (sic) – NonSeNse | Ms. Thenusda Norbuckle | |||
| 2017 | Vendetta | Wilhelmina Thibodeaux | ||
| 2018 | When I Sing | Reggie | (final film role) |
Marion Ramsey as a Musician
Marion Ramsey was also a talented singer and songwriter. She wrote songs with Haras Fyre, a composer known for hits like "Supernatural Thing."
See also
In Spanish: Marion Ramsey para niños
