Marion Ramsey

Film actress

What is Marion Ramsey known for?

Marion Ramsey was a notable actress born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 10, 1947, and began her journey into the entertainment industry on stage. She co-starred in Broadway productions, including Eubie! and Grind, and toured the US in the musical, Hello Dolly. Her first opportunity on the small screen was a guest role on The Jeffersons, and subsequently became a regular on Cos, the Bill Cosby sketch comedy series.

One of her most memorable roles was Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy series, a role she reprised in numerous sequels. In addition to film, she lent her voice to the character Denise Pidgeon in the animated Police Academy series. Her later work included guest appearances on Adult Swim shows Robot Chicken and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. She also appeared in the Syfy films Lavalantula and its sequel 2 Lava 2 Lantula.

Apart from acting, Marion was a singer and songwriter who collaborated with Haras Fyre. She was also deeply committed to AIDS awareness and used her voice for charitable causes, performing in "Divas Simply Singing," an annual fundraising event.

Marion passed away in her Los Angeles home on January 7, 2021, after a brief illness. Her enduring legacy in acting and her impactful contributions to music and charity continue to inspire.