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Ralph Macchio(I)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Director
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Ralph Macchio at an event for Le moment de vérité (1984)
Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, and more from the cast of "Cobra Kai" share their "Miyagi-esque" words of wisdom to kick-off 2021.
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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 Huit, ça suffit (1977) followed by a decent performance as teenager Johhny Cade in the Outsiders (1983) based on the popular S.E. Hinton novel about troubled youth.

In 1984, Macchio scored the lead role in Le moment de vérité (1984) directed by Rocky (1976) director John G. Avildsen. The film was a phenomenal success, being highly popular with adults and children alike. The movie spawned two equally popular sequels Karate kid: Le Moment de vérité II (1986) and Karate kid III (1989), both again starring Macchio and Pat Morita, and both directed by Avildsen.

Macchio also starred in the blues road movie Crossroads (1986), featured alongside Joe Pesci in Mon cousin Vinny (1992) and, looking to toughen up his image, Macchio played a hit man in A Good Night to Die (2003). Arguably, movie audiences still identify Macchio very strongly with his Karate Kid role, but as his features have gained a more weathered, adult edge, he has found opportunities and positive reviews from appearances in stage productions showcasing his acting talent. It would be great to see this versatile actor score some broader and more challenging film roles.
BornNovember 4, 1961
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  • BornNovember 4, 1961
    IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000486
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Willie Aames and Ralph Macchio in Huit, ça suffit (1977)
    Ralph Macchio, Pat E. Johnson, and William Zabka in Le moment de vérité (1984)
    Ralph Macchio in Cobra Kai (2018)
    Ralph Macchio in Cobra Kai (2018)
    Ralph Macchio and Mary Mouser in Cobra Kai (2018)
    Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Nathaniel Oh, Jayden Rivers, Mary Mouser, Aedin Mincks, Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, Owen Morgan, and Khalil Everage in December 19 (2021)
    Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca in Crossroads (1986)
    Ralph Macchio, Steve Vai, and Gretchen Palmer in Crossroads (1986)
    Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca in Crossroads (1986)
    Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca in Crossroads (1986)
    Ralph Macchio, Akosua Busia, and Joe Seneca in Crossroads (1986)
    Ralph Macchio in Crossroads (1986)

    Known for:

    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in Karate kid III (1989)
    Karate kid III
    5.3
    • Daniel
    • 1989
    Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in Le moment de vérité (1984)
    Le moment de vérité
    7.3
    • Daniel
    • 1984
    Outsiders (1983)
    Outsiders
    7.0
    • Johnny Cade
    • 1983
    Karate kid: Le Moment de vérité II (1986)
    Karate kid: Le Moment de vérité II
    6.1
    • Daniel
    • 1986

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Karate Kid
      • Pre-production
      • 2024
    • Thomas Ian Griffith, Ralph Macchio, Yuji Okumoto, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Oona O'Brien, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand, Vanessa Rubio, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, and Dallas Dupree Young in Cobra Kai (2018)
      Cobra Kai
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Daniel LaRusso
      • 2018–2024
    • Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising (2022)
      Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising
      5.5
      Video Game
      • Daniel LaRusso (voice)
      • 2022
    • The Pack Podcast (2020)
      The Pack Podcast
      5.9
      Podcast Series
      • Hudson (voice)
      • 2021
    • Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues (2020)
      Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
      7.9
      Video Game
      • Daniel LaRusso (voice)
      • 2020
    • Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Deuce (2017)
      The Deuce
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Officer Haddix
      • 2017–2019
    • Kevin James and Leah Remini in Kevin Can Wait (2016)
      Kevin Can Wait
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Alviti
      • 2018
    • Mira Sorvino, Ralph Macchio, and Mae Whitman in A Dog & Pony Show (2018)
      A Dog & Pony Show
      4.2
      • Aaron
      • 2018
    • Dulé Hill and James Roday Rodriguez in Psych: The Movie (2017)
      Psych: The Movie
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • Nick Conforth
      • 2017
    • Gina Gershon, Paul Sorvino, Sean Young, Ralph Macchio, Adam Ferrara, Jeff Kober, Tom Wopat, David Zayas, Frank Sicoli, Summer Crockett Moore, and Tony Glazer in Lost Cat Corona (2017)
      Lost Cat Corona
      4.7
      • Dominic
      • 2017
    • F. Murray Abraham, Fatima Ptacek, and Makenna Ballard in La Reine des jeux (2014)
      La Reine des jeux
      6.3
      • Tom Kuftinec
      • 2014
    • Dulé Hill and James Roday Rodriguez in Psych : Enquêteur malgré lui (2006)
      Psych : Enquêteur malgré lui
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Logan Phelps
      • Nick Conforth
      • 2010–2014
    • Ben Hyland in Across Grace Alley (2013)
      Across Grace Alley
      6.0
      Short
      • Father
      • 2013
    • Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
      How I Met Your Mother
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Ralph Macchio
      • 2013
    • Ralph Macchio, Halley Feiffer, Mamie Gummer, Ryan Spahn, Michael Urie, Ashlie Atkinson, and Michael Chernus in He's Way More Famous Than You (2013)
      He's Way More Famous Than You
      3.7
      • Ralph Macchio
      • 2013
    • Robot Chicken (2001)
      Robot Chicken
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Daniel LaRusso
      • Colonel Steven Shay
      • Janitor (voice)
      • 2013

    Producer

    • Thomas Ian Griffith, Ralph Macchio, Yuji Okumoto, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Oona O'Brien, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Jacob Bertrand, Vanessa Rubio, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, and Dallas Dupree Young in Cobra Kai (2018)
      Cobra Kai
      8.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer
      • 2018–2022
    • Ben Hyland in Across Grace Alley (2013)
      Across Grace Alley
      6.0
      Short
      • producer
      • 2013
    • American Gypsies (2012)
      American Gypsies
      4.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • The Ties That Bind
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1994

    Director

    • Ben Hyland in Across Grace Alley (2013)
      Across Grace Alley
      6.0
      Short
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Bit Players (2000)
      Love Thy Brother
      7.1
      Short
      • Director
      • 2002
    • The Ties That Bind
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1994

    Videos77

    Top Gun! Terminator! The '80s Live at SDCC
    Clip 2:29
    Top Gun! Terminator! The '80s Live at SDCC
    The "Cobra Kai" Cast Shares "Miyagi-esque" Words of Wisdom
    Interview 2:40
    The "Cobra Kai" Cast Shares "Miyagi-esque" Words of Wisdom
    "Cobra Kai" Serves Up "Bad Senseis" and Love Triangles
    Interview 3:22
    "Cobra Kai" Serves Up "Bad Senseis" and Love Triangles
    BUILD: Ralph Macchio And William Zabka Revisit The Karate Kid After 34 Years
    Interview 1:18
    BUILD: Ralph Macchio And William Zabka Revisit The Karate Kid After 34 Years
    Season 6 Announcement
    Trailer 1:08
    Season 6 Announcement
    Season 5 Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:27
    Season 5 Official Trailer
    Season 5 Date Announcement
    Trailer 1:41
    Season 5 Date Announcement
    Season 4 Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:35
    Season 4 Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:14
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:21
    Official Trailer
    Season 4 Date Announcement
    Trailer 1:00
    Season 4 Date Announcement
    All Valley Karate Tournament Promo | Official Season 4 Teaser
    Trailer 0:30
    All Valley Karate Tournament Promo | Official Season 4 Teaser

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 1.75 m
    • Born
      • November 4, 1961
      • Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Phyllis MacchioApril 5, 1987 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Julia Macchio
    • Parents
        Ralph Macchio Sr.
    • Relatives
      • Steven Macchio(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Stage: Appeared in a production of "Magic Hands Freddy".
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Print Biography
      • 1 Interview
      • 4 Articles

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During Pat Morita's (his former Le moment de vérité (1984) co-star) funeral procession, Macchio gave a brief eulogy and ended it as quoted, "Forever, my Sensei" to the mourners.
    • Quotes
      There's an audience out there for all these different types of things. Whether it's comedy, motion-picture drama, family movie or a cool, cutting-edge indie, it's nice to know that I can span all those different genres.
    • Trademark
      Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid films
    • Salary
      • Cobra Kai
        (2018)
        $100,000 episode for seasons 1&2

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