Marion Ramsey

Marion Ramsey (May 10, 1947 – January 7, 2021) was an American actress and singer. She was a regular on the series Cos but is best known for her role as the soft-spoken Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy series. Later she appeared in the films Recipe for Disaster and Return to Babylon, and in the television films for SyFy, such as Lavalantula and 2 Lava 2 Lantula!. Biography Early life Born in Philadelphia on May 10, 1947, Ramsey's entertainment career started on stage. Career She co-starred in Broadway shows, including productions of Eubie! and Grind, and toured the US in the musical Hello Dolly.