Ron Masak, a well-known actor, died on October 20, 2022, at the age of 86. He was well-known for his theater, cinema, and television performances. His daughter announced his death on Facebook, noting that he was accompanied by his wife and children at the time of his passing. The statement went on to say that the actor, best known for his role as Sheriff Mort Metzger on Murder, She Wrote, had spent years volunteering at numerous charitable events. Wounded Warriors, Child Help, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, and other charities were among those honored. He will be remembered as a husband, father, father-in-law, and terrific friend, according to the post. Ron Masak died of natural causes, and no information about his funeral has been revealed.
Ron Masak Character In Murder
Mort Metzger was played by Ron Masak in the CBS criminal drama series Murder, She Wrote. After Amos Tupper retired, Mort became the sheriff of Cabot Cove, Maine. Metzger is a former New York Police Department officer who moved to Cabot Cove with his wife Adele in the hopes of finding peace and quiet. He drove a red 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible and supported Jessica Fletcher in solving all of Cabot Cove’s crimes. Metzger was married, although his wife never appeared on film. It was a recurrent part that debuted in the fifth season and lasted until the conclusion of the program. Murder, She Wrote ran for 12 seasons, from September 30, 1984, to May 19, 1996, with 264 episodes. It resulted in four television films and two PC computer games.
Ron Masak’s journey in the entertainment sector
Floyd Louis Masak and Mildred Alice Rudy gave birth to Ron Masak on July 1, 1936. From 1960 through 1961, Ron traveled the globe and performed vocal impersonation on the all-Army musical Rolling Along. Following this, he participated in the short film Second Effort in 1968, followed by a supporting role in the submarine action picture Ice Station Zebra the following year.
The actor appeared as a guest on the NBC sitcom I Dream of Jeannie and as Herbie Maddox in the 1978 comedy picture Harper Valley PTA. This was followed by a part in The Rockford Files, a crime drama. Masak made his television debut in an episode of The Twilight Zone in 1960, followed by additional series such as The Flying Nun, Bewitched, and Irving Bates, Sr. He appeared as officer Shriker in the second season of Barney Miller and had a cameo appearance on an episode of Land of the Lost.
Masak continues to appear on television in series such as The Feather and Father Gang, The Eddie Capra Mysteries, and others. Ron Masak received praise for his portrayal in Murder, She Wrote. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was dubbed “The King of Advertisements” for his frequent voice-over work in numerous commercials. He even provided the voice of Meatballs & Spaghetti in the video game Medal of Honor: European Assault.
Ronald appeared on the game program To Tell the Truth as a panelist. He subsequently went on to participate on additional game programs such as March Game, Password Plus, and Super Password. In one episode of Ashes to Ashes in 1998, he played Eddie Fenelle. His wife, Kay Knebes, and six children survive him.
