Marion Ramsey

Marion Ramsey (May 10, 1947 – January 7, 2021) was an American actress and singer. Born in Philadelphia, Ramsey's entertainment career started on stage, co-starring in Broadway shows such as Eubie! and Grind, and touring the US in the musical Hello Dolly. She made her television debut with a guest role on The Jeffersons and became a regular on the sketch comedy series Cos. Ramsey gained recognition for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy films, appearing in the original film and its sequels. She also appeared in other films like Recipe for Disaster and Return to Babylon, and in television films for SyFy, including Lavalantula and 2 Lava 2 Lantula!.