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Masak married Kay Knebes in September 1961; together they had six children. [13] He was also the first cousin of actor Michael Gross of Family Ties and former Saturday Night Live cast member Mary Gross. Masak was honorary sheriff of Tarzana, California, for 35 years. [14]
- Where Is Ron from?
- His Big Break Came with ‘Murder, She Wrote’
- Ron Was Known as ‘The King of Commercials’
- He Was Attached to 2 Projects Before His Death
- Ron Played An ‘Integral Role’ in Various Charities
Born in Chicago, Ill. on July 1, 1936, Ron caught the acting bug early on, studying theater at Chicago City College and made his debut on the stage with the Drama Guild in 1954, per Variety.
In the 60s and 70s, Ron has bit parts in such iconic TV shows as Bewitched, The Twilight Zone, Get Smart and Wonder Woman, according to his IMDB. His big break came when he landed the role of Sheriff Mort Metzger on Murder, She Wrotein 1985. Ron made his presence known in over 40 episodes of the series until its end in 1996.
In her Facebook message, Ron’s daughter said he was “best known as ‘The King of Commercials,’ as well as for his role as Sheriff Mort Metzger on ‘Murder, She Wrote.'” Ron gained the moniker in the 80s and 90s after he was cast as the voice for Vlasic pickles, Rice-A-Roni and other household products, according to Variety.
Ron was working well into his 80s, with his most recent film role in 2018′ Angels on Tap, according to his IMDB. The site also says the late actor was attached to two upcoming projects:The Curse of the Gorgon and Quigley 2.
Later on in his long life, Ron made sure to give back, as his daughter revealed on Facebook that he was involved with many charities. “Ron also spent many years playing an integral role in various charity events for Wounded Warriors, Child Help, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, and many more,” she...
Oct 21, 2022 · Per his daughter's social media statement, Masak "was surrounded by his wife [Kay] and all six children" at the time of his death. Alongside his wife and children, Ron is now also survived by 10...
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Oct 21, 2022 · Masak was 86. Kaylie Defilippis, one of Masak's 10 grandchildren, told The Hollywood Reporter that the actor died on Thursday of natural causes at a hospital in Thousand Oaks, California.
Oct 22, 2022 · In addition to his wife and children, Masak is survived by 10 grandchildren. Stars we've lost in 2022. Angela Lansbury, legendary Murder She Wrote and Beauty and the Beast actress, dies at 96....
Oct 20, 2022 · On the summer 1973 ABC sitcom Love Thy Neighbor, based on a hit British TV show, Masak and Joyce Bulifant portrayed a husband and wife who discover they’re not as open-minded as they thought ...
Oct 21, 2022 · By Ellise Shafer. Courtesy Masak Family. Ron Masak, the character actor best known for portraying Sheriff Mort Metzger on “Murder, She Wrote,” died on Thursday. He was 86. According to a...
