- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRonald Dale Barassi Jr
- Nickname
- Baraso
- Height5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Ron Barassi was born on February 27, 1936 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. He was an actor, known for The Late Show (1992), Saturday Afternoon AFL (1957) and War Without Weapons (1980). He was married to Cherryl Copeland and Nancy Kellett. He died on September 16, 2023 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- SpousesCherryl Copeland(1981 - September 16, 2023) (his death)Nancy Kellett(March 4, 1957 - 1975) (divorced, 3 children)
- Children
- ParentsRon Barassi Sr
- He was awarded the A.M. (Member of the Order of Australia) in the 1978 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to the sport of Australian Rules Football.
- South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- One of only three Australian Rules footballers to be recognised as a Legend of Australian Sport in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. The other two are Ted Whitten and Leigh Matthews.
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