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Gordon Ramsey

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Gordon Ramsey
Ramsey appearing on What's My Line?
Born(1930-06-19)June 19, 1930
DiedNovember 5, 1993(1993-11-05) (aged 63)
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1958–1993
SpouseBarbra Ramsey
Children3
RelativesAnne Ramsey (Cousin)

Gordon Ramsey (June 19, 1930 – November 5, 1993) was an American actor and singer, who was based in New York City.

Early life

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Ramsey was born in Minneapolis, on June 19, 1930.[1]

Career

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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

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He had three children with his wife Barbara Ramsey (née Brown).[1]

Death

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Ramsey died at his home in Grymes Hill, Staten Island on November 5, 1993, of cancer, at the age of 63.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1978 If Ever I See You Again Larry Brookman
1987 A Return to Salem's Lot Allen

Television

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d e 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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