Marion Ramsey
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 10, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- January 7, 2021
- Active Years
- 1975–2016 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Marion Ramsey (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Sources provided: TMDB, IMDb, Variety, IMDbPro, IBDB, Yahoo.
Name: Marion Ramsey.
Born: May 10, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Died: January 7, 2021 (age 73), in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Profession: American actress and singer.
Known for: Role as the soft-spoken policewoman Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy film series (1984-1994).
Other credits: Broadway stage in 1978's Eubie!; appeared in Lavalantula (2015) and 2 Lava 2 Crawl (implied by "2 Lava 2...") with Steve Guttenberg.
Description of Hooks: Diminutive, soft-spoken, and unassertive woman.
TMDB Bio mentions: Regular on the series Cos (Note: The prompt says "She was a regular on the series Cos", but I must check if this is in the provided text. Yes, it is in the "TMDB BIO" section provided in the prompt).
Marion Ramsey was an American actress and singer born on May 10, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She died on January 7, 2021, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 73. Ramsey is primarily known for her role as the soft-spoken, diminutive, and unassertive policewoman Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy film series, which ran from 1984 to 1994. Her career included appearing on the Broadway stage in the 1978 production Eubie! and being a regular on the series Cos. In the 2010s, she reunited with fellow Police Academy cast member Steve Guttenberg for the films Lavalantula in 2015 and 2 Lava
Career overview
Marion Ramsey was an American actress and singer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1947. She was a regular on the television series Cos and performed on the Broadway stage, appearing in the 1978 production of Eubie!. Throughout her career, she continued working well into the 2010s.
She was best known for her role as the soft-spoken policewoman Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy film series, which spanned from 1984 to 1994. Her character was depicted as a diminutive, soft-spoken, and unassertive woman. Later in her career, she reunited with fellow Police Academy cast member Steve Guttenberg to appear in Lavalantula in 2015 and its sequel.
Ramsey died on January 7, 2021, at the age of 73 at her home in Los Angeles, California, after having been ill in recent days.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- 2 Lava 2 Lantula! (2016) as Teddie
- Lavalantula (2015) as Teddie
- Wal-Bob's (2014) as Lillian
- Return to Babylon (2013) as Miss Applebaum
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Harriet
- Lord Help Us (2007) as Doretha Jackson
- Maniacts (2001) as Hooker
- The Nanny (1993) as Woman in Audience
- John Virgo: Playing For Laughs (1993) as Herself/Hooks/Tina Turner
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Careers Counsellor
- Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989) as Hooks
- Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) as Hooks
- Driving Me Crazy (1988) as Herself
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) as Hooks
- Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) as Laverne Hooks
- Wedden, dat..? (1986) as Self
- MacGyver (1985)
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) as Laverne Hooks
- Police Academy (1984) as Laverne Hooks
- Family Secrets (1984) as Linda Jones
- Cos (1976)
- The Jeffersons (1975)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marion Ramsey best known for?
Marion Ramsey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007), The Nanny (1993), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989).
When and where was Marion Ramsey born?
Marion Ramsey was born on May 10, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on January 7, 2021.
How many credits does Marion Ramsey have?
Marion Ramsey has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2016.
What is Marion Ramsey's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Marion Ramsey (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources provided: TMDB, IMDb, Variety, IMDbPro, IBDB, Yahoo. Name: Marion Ramsey. Born: May 10, 1947, in Philadelp...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Nanny (1993) as Woman in Audience — aged about 46
- MacGyver (1985) — aged about 38
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Careers Counsellor — aged about 43
- The Jeffersons (1975) — aged about 28
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Harriet — aged about 60
- Police Academy (1984) as Laverne Hooks — aged about 37
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