Ron MacLean
Birth Name:
Ronald Joseph Corbett MacLean
Birth Place:
Zweibrücken, Germany
Profession
Actor, Writer
Fast Facts
- Won his first Gemini Award in 1992 in the category of Best Sports Broadcaster
- Worked as a part-time DJ at a local Red Deer, Alberta, radio station while he was still in high school
- Has served as a Level 5 referee with Hockey Canada, most frequently participating in games in the Southern Ontario region
- Best known for his work as a CBC sportscaster, especially for anchoring "Hockey Night in Canada․"
- Co-wrote his memoir, "Cornered: Hijinks, highlights, Late Nights and Insights․"
- Though he was born in Germany, he spent his childhood in Canada, living in the Yukon, Nova Scotia and Alberta
- The Winnipeg-based punk band Propagandhi wrote a song about him called "Dear Coach's Corner․"
Awards
- 2022Canadian Screen Award - Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition:Nominated