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

Police Academy

Laverne Hooks

Police Academy 3: Back in Training

Laverne Hooks

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

Laverne Hooks

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

Hooks

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

Hooks

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege

Hooks

Lord Help Us

Doretha Jackson

John Virgo: Playing For Laughs

Herself/Hooks/Tina Turner