Gordon Ramsey (June 19, 1930 – November 5, 1993) was an American actor and singer, who was based in New York City. Early life Ramsey was born in Minneapolis, on June 19, 1930. Career After moving to New York in 1958, Ramsey made his acting debut in the Off-Broadway theater musical, The Man Who Never Died. Some of his notable performances included hosting a local children's television show as "Bozo the Clown" and voicing characters in the animated series Star Blazers. He appeared in the 1979 Broadway musical Carmelina and sang on the show's original cast recording. 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. Personal life He had three children with his wife Barbara Ramsey (née Brown). Death Ramsey died at his home in Grymes Hill, Staten Island on November 5, 1993, of cancer, at the age of 63. Filmography Film Television References External links American male musical theatre actors American male television actors American television personalities Male television personalities Place of birth missing Place of death missing 1930 births 1993 deaths 20th-century American male actors 20th-century American singers 20th-century American male singers