He is best known for playing Daniel LaRusso in four Karate Kid films (the 1984 film The Karate Kid and its sequels, The Karate Kid Part II in 1986, The Karate Kid Part III in 1989, and the upcoming Karate Kid: Legends in 2025), as well as in Cobra Kai (2018–2025), a sequel television series on YouTube Premium and Netflix.

Ralph George Macchio was born on November 4, 1961 in Huntington, Long Island, New York. He started out in various TV commercials in the late 1970s before appearing in the puerile comedy movie Up the Academy (1980), then a regular role in 1980 on the television series Eight Is Enough (1977) followed by a decent performance as teenager Johhny ...

Apr 2, 2014 · Former teen heartthrob beloved for his role in 'The Karate Kid,' actor Ralph Macchio has appeared in movies, theater and on television.

Ralph George Macchio was born on November 4, 1961 in Huntington, Long Island, New York. He started out in various TV commercials in the late 1970s before appearing in the puerile comedy movie Up the Academy (1980), then a regular role in 1980 on the television series Eight Is Enough (1977) followed by a decent performance as teenager Johhny ...

Feb 15, 2023 · Ralph Macchio is an American actor best known for playing Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid (1984) and its sequel films The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989) as well as the follow-up television series Cobra Kai (2018–23).

Jun 17, 2019 · Ralph Macchio is an American actor who is widely recognized for his performance as Daniel LaRusso in ‘The Karate Kid’. Also, he is recognized as Bill Gambini in ‘My Cousin Vinny’, Eugene Martone in ‘Crossroads’, and Johnny Cade in ‘The Outsiders’.

From crane kicks to building bridges, witness the showdown that merged their destinies. 🥋🔥 @ralph_macchio and @william_zabka revisit the epic scene that cemented their place in pop culture. Season 6 debuts July 18!

Macchio is an American actor. He is best known for playing Daniel LaRusso in three Karate Kid films and in Cobra Kai, a sequel television series.