Acting
Marion Ramsey
Born 1947-05-10
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Marion Ramsey (May 10, 1947 – January 7, 2021) was an American actress and singer. She was a regular on the series Cos but was best known for her role as the soft-spoken Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy films. She died on 7 January 2021 as the actress had been ill in recent days.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Marion Ramsey
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Police Academy
1984
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The Nanny
1993
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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
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MacGyver
1985
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Police Academy 3: Back in Training
1986
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Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1987
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Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
1988
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Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
1989
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The Jeffersons
1975
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (23 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 Lava 2 Lantula! | Teddie | Movie | 2016 |
 | Lavalantula | Teddie | Movie | 2015 |
 | Wal-Bob's | Lillian | Movie | 2014 |
 | Return to Babylon | Miss Applebaum | Movie | 2013 |
 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Harriet | TV Series | 2007 |
 | Lord Help Us | Doretha Jackson | Movie | 2007 |
 | Maniacts | Hooker | Movie | 2001 |
| John Virgo: Playing For Laughs | Herself/Hooks/Tina Turner | Movie | 1993 | |
 | The Nanny | Woman in Audience | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Careers Counsellor | TV Series | 1990 |
 | Police Academy 6: City Under Siege | Hooks | Movie | 1989 |
 | Driving Me Crazy | Herself | Movie | 1988 |
 | Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach | Hooks | Movie | 1988 |
 | Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | Hooks | Movie | 1987 |
 | Police Academy 3: Back in Training | Laverne Hooks | Movie | 1986 |
| Wedden, dat..? | Self | TV Series | 1986 | |
 | MacGyver | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1985 |
 | Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment | Laverne Hooks | Movie | 1985 |
 | Family Secrets | Linda Jones | Movie | 1984 |
 | Police Academy | Laverne Hooks | Movie | 1984 |
| Cos | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1976 | |
 | The Jeffersons | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Monty and the Movies | Self (archive footage) | Movie | — |