Gordon Ramsey
American actor and singer (1930–1993)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gordon Ramsey (June 19, 1930 – November 5, 1993) was an American actor and singer, who was based in New York City.
Gordon Ramsey | |
|---|---|
 Ramsey appearing on What's My Line? | |
| Born | June 19, 1930 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1993 (aged 63) |
| Occupations | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1958–1993 |
| Spouse | Barbra Ramsey |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Anne Ramsey (Cousin) |
Early life
Ramsey was born in Minneapolis, on June 19, 1930.[1]
Career
After moving to New York in 1958, Ramsey made his acting debut in the Off-Broadway theater musical, The Man Who Never Died.[1]
Some of his notable performances included hosting a local children's television show as "Bozo the Clown"[2] and voicing characters in the animated series Star Blazers.[3] He appeared in the 1979 Broadway musical Carmelina and sang on the show's original cast recording.[1]
In a 1969 episode of the TV show What's My Line?, Ramsey appeared as Bozo the Clown as a Mystery Guest. Later in the same episode, Ramsey appeared as himself without the clown makeup, requiring the panel to guess his line, which celebrity panelist Phyllis Newman did.[4]
Personal life
He had three children with his wife Barbara Ramsey (née Brown).[1]
Death
Ramsey died at his home in Grymes Hill, Staten Island on November 5, 1993, of cancer, at the age of 63.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | If Ever I See You Again | Larry Brookman | |
| 1987 | A Return to Salem's Lot | Allen |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | What's My Line? | Bozo the Clown / Himself | One episode |
| 1979 | Star Blazers | Orion Sr., Captain Avatar | 52 episodes |
| 3 by Cheever | Joe Parminter | TV miniseries, episode "O Youth and Beauty!" |
