Sadly, we must report that the film and Broadway actress Marion Ramsey passed away, the news was first reported by Deadline quoting his management team at Roger Paul Inc. Ramsey was best known for appearing as the soft-spoken policeman Laverne Hooks in six Police Academy films in the 1980s. No cause of death was reported at the time of publication, except for business notes that Ramsey had been ill for a few days. Ramsey was 73 when she passed away. We send our deepest condolences to your family and friends during this tragic period.
Born on May 10, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ramsey’s career began on the stage where she starred in the original Broadway season of Hello, Dolly !, appearing in the Broadway version from 1964 to 1970 and later in the production of the tour there. year. His other stage credits included Eubie !, Rock ‘N Roll! The first 5,000 years, Grind and Uptown … It’s hot!
Ramsey’s role in the Police Academy series would begin with the first film in which his character, then Cadet Laverne Hooks, was introduced. The recurring joke with Hooks was his gentle and gentle nature, including a rat disposition, which often resulted in an explosion in a scene of yelling at someone. She would repeat her role in all five sequences, Police Academy 2: Her First Task, 3: Back to Training, 4: Citizens on Patrol etc., starring alongside Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Bruce Mahler and Bobcat Goldthwait. Ramsey even reprized his role for an episode of Robot Chicken.
His film and television career was not limited to this crazy comedy series, however, appearing on the skit / variety shows Keep On Truckin ‘and Cos, as well as appearances on The Jeffersons, The Nanny, Beverly Hills, 90210, MacGyver and Modern Family. She recently appeared in the original SYFY 2915 film Lavalantula, starring alongside her colleagues at the Police Academy Steve Guttenberg and Michael Winslow. She reprized her part for the 2016 sequel, 2 Lava 2 Lantula, too. His final credit was the 2018 comedy / drama When I Sing.
To further consolidate his role as a performer with several hyphenates, Ramsey also worked as a singer and songwriter, writing songs for soul singer Pat Hodges and the female group The Sweet Inspirations.
According to the Hollywood trade, Ramsey left three brothers. May she rest in peace.
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