Richard Alan Drasin (July 12, 1944 – August 30, 2020) was an American bodybuilder, personal trainer, actor, stuntman, author, and professional wrestler.

He taught classes in nutrition and exercise at the YMCA before he was assigned to train with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) champion Mae Young.

Drasin's interests in bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, and guitar playing began in junior high school.

[5] On active duty for approximately six months after enlistment and for two weeks each year thereafter, Drasin served as a clerk/typist and driver, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Drasin's work in the fitness industry began in 1962, when he taught classes in nutrition and exercise at the Bakersfield YMCA.

[5][9] Drasin was assigned to train with Johnnie Mae Young, who was a National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) United States Women's Champion known as one of the toughest wrestlers in the business.

[12] In the early 1970s, Drasin posed for several publications of Jim French's studio COLT under the name Jean-Claude, and also appeared in an all-male porn loop produced by his friend and fellow bodybuilder Ken Sprague (known as Dakota).

[24] He trained actress and television news correspondent Maria Menounos for her October 12, 2009, appearance on WWE Monday Night Raw as part of a charity awareness promotion.

[25] Ric Drasin was the recipient of the first Joe Gold Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at the World Gym International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 26–28, 2012.

With this award, Drasin was recognized for his contributions to the fitness industry as a bodybuilder, professional wrestler, actor, and artist.

Additionally, the award recognized his preservation of the history of the Golden Era of Bodybuilding through his Internet show, Ric’s Corner on YouTube.