- During his 8 years as Sheriff Mort Metzger on Murder, She Wrote (1984), he had a female deputy, Deputy Lynn Olsen. She was played by his actress daughter Kathryn Masak. She is now married to a Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff.
- Was voice of Vlasic pickle stork 15 years.
- Was offered a contract by The Chicago White Sox while only 16. The scout was Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby.
- Toured the world doing impressions: Considered the first Elvis Presley impersonator as early as 1956. Did Elvis on The Spade Cooley Show (1957).j His voicing of the Vlasek pickles stork was an impression of Groucho Marx.
- Hand-picked by President Ronald Reagan to succeed him as Fire Prevention Spokesman in PSAs.
- Starred as Lou Costello in 5 different advertising campaigns.
- As a ten-year-old he was inspired by The Jolson Story (1946). He started doing impressions of Al Jolson at parties and once stopped a gang fight on the school grounds by climbing on a roof and singing.
- Was an honorary sheriff of Tarzana, California for 35 years.
- Cousin of actor Michael Gross and actress Mary Gross.
- An All Around Athlete while in the Army he was Quarterback on the Ft. Ord Football Team, Guard on the Ft. Gordon Basketball team and Shortstop on the Ft. Benjamin Harrison Baseball team
- Finished writing his book: I've Met All My Heroes. (September 2007)
- While serving as Host of the MDA Telethon in Los Angeles, he turned the first shovel of dirt for what is now the UCLA Jerry Lewis Neuromuscular Center.
- Was the first recipient of Muscular Dystrophys "Humanitarian of the year" award. Was named "Man of the Year" by Volunteers Assisting Cancer Stricken Families. Worldwide Ambassador for "Childhelp USA".
- Appeared in 32 consecutive Hollywood Stars Games at Dodger Stadium.
- Hosted Jerry Lewis Telethon in Los Angeles 10 years.
- Was presented The Allen Ludden Humanitarian Award for 2003 by the Motion Picture Mothers. It was presented by former winner Tom Selleck.
- In 2013 he and his wife Kay rode in their 10th Hollywood Christmas parade. Over the years many family members rode with them.
- Named 2003 Man of the Year....by The Blind Childrens Center
- At one time held a top secret security clearance as an MP.
- Received Lifetime Achievement award for acting from The Southern California Motion Picture Council in 2015. Presented by Margaret O'Brien.
- Was in the dugout seats with former Dodger catcher Steve Yeager when Kurt Gibson hit his Classic world series Home Run.
- In the 1980s and early 1990s, he was dubbed "The King of Commercials" for his many commercials, including voice-over work, most notably for a Vlasic pickles ad.
- Masak was honorary sheriff of Tarzana, California, for 35 years.
- Has ten grandchildren.
- In the Episode "Wheel Of Death" The Carnival Knife thrower "Nicky" was played by actor Jimi Defilippis, who is now married to Ron's daughter Debbie.
- Was only Military Policeman to ever appear in world touring All Army Show
- Headlined World Touring All Army Show "Rolling Along 1960" voted one of the "Outstanding Young Men in America" 1963-4
- Was Named Coca-Cola's Guardian Angel 2016 at the American Airlines Celebrity Ski Event benefiting Cystic Fibrosis.
- The Army provided Masak with a platform from which to display his all-around talents for performing, writing and directing. In 1960-61, he toured the world doing vocal impressions in the all-Army show entitled "Rolling Along".
- Rode an elephant in opening parade of Ringling Brothers Circus.
- His book: I've Met All My Heroes from A-Z was published and is sold on Amazon.com. (December 2009)
- Father of actress Kathryn Masak and actor Mike Masak.
- Member of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science.
- Chicago College Actor of the Year 1956
- Performed at West Point, Annapolis, and The Air Force Academy.
- Member: Theta Alpha Phi Fraternity.
- Starring in his One Man Show: At Home with Mark Twain (September 2007)
- Hollywood Ca. USA
Still working, acting new TV Pilot writing new TV Pilot emceeing many events around the world. (December 2012) - Post Soldier of the Month (Fort Benjamin Harrison) (1960)
- Among others in his "View Of Vegas" were Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin, Shelley Berman, Joe E. Lewis and Johnnie Ray.
- Presented The Jack Oakie Comendy Achievement Award in 2015.
- In 1954 he was voted "Homecoming King" at Kelly High School in Chicago Illinois.
- Longtime friend of Jed Allan.
- Starred in the World Premiere of The Jay Kholos Musical "My Catskills Summer". (July 2007)
- His mother was of Irish descent and his father of Czech Bohemian descent.
- Appeared in the infomercial, hosted by Pat Boone, for "Vital Factors" bio-protector system. (2007)
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