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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(1930-06-19)June 19, 1930
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedNovember 5, 1993(1993-11-05) (aged 63)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor, singer
Years active1958–1993
Spouse(s)Barbra Ramsey
Children3
RelativesAnne 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 (nee 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
1979 Star Blazers Orion Sr., Captain Avatar 52 episodes
3 by Cheever Joe Parminter TV-Mini Series
Episode: "O Youth and Beauty!"

References


  1. New York Times (November 10, 1993). "Gordon Ramsey, 63, A Singer and an Actor". nytimes.com. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  2. Farrell, Bill (July 23, 1982). "The stage was his life, but now his part is over". Daily News. p. 216. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  3. Inman, David (April 17, 2011). "TV Q&A". Mansfield News Journal. p. 9C. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. "What's My Line? - Bozo the Clown". What's My Line?. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.






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