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Ralph Macchio(I)

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  • Producer
  • Director
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Ralph Macchio at an event for The Karate Kid (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 Eight Is Enough (1977) followed by a decent performance as teenager Johhny Cade in the The Outsiders (1983) based on the popular S.E. Hinton novel about troubled youth.

In 1984, Macchio scored the lead role in The Karate Kid (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 The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part 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 My 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
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

Should Arya Stark Train at Cobra Kai or Miyagi-Do?

Should Arya Stark Train at Cobra Kai or Miyagi-Do?

The original Karate Kid decides which dojo best suits some famous fighters in film and TV history.
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Ralph Macchio and William Zabka in The Karate Kid (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, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, and Owen Morgan 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)
Ralph Macchio in Crossroads (1986)

Known for

Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
The Karate Kid Part III
5.3
  • Daniel
  • 1989
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in The Karate Kid (1984)
The Karate Kid
7.3
  • Daniel
  • 1984
Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, and Ralph Macchio in The Outsiders (1983)
The Outsiders
7.0
  • Johnny Cade
  • 1983
Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, and Fred Gwynne in My Cousin Vinny (1992)
My Cousin Vinny
7.6
  • Bill Gambini
  • 1992

Credits

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Actor

  • 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
    • Daniel LaRusso
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2023
  • Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising (2022)
    Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising
    • Daniel LaRusso
    • Video Game
    • 2022
  • The Pack Podcast (2020)
    The Pack Podcast
    • Hudson (voice)
    • Podcast Series
    • 2021
  • Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues (2020)
    Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
    • Daniel LaRusso (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2020
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Deuce (2017)
    The Deuce
    • Officer Haddix
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2019
  • Kevin James and Leah Remini in Kevin Can Wait (2016)
    Kevin Can Wait
    • Alviti
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Mira Sorvino, Ralph Macchio, and Mae Whitman in A Dog and Pony Show (2018)
    A Dog and Pony Show
    • Aaron
    • 2018
  • Dulé Hill and James Roday Rodriguez in Psych: The Movie (2017)
    Psych: The Movie
    • Nick Conforth
    • TV Movie
    • 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
    • Dominic
    • 2017
  • F. Murray Abraham, Fatima Ptacek, and Makenna Ballard in A Little Game (2014)
    A Little Game
    • Tom Kuftinec
    • 2014
  • Dulé Hill and James Roday Rodriguez in Psych (2006)
    Psych
    • Logan Phelps
    • Nick Conforth
    • TV Series
    • 2010–2014
  • Ben Hyland in Across Grace Alley (2013)
    Across Grace Alley
    • Father
    • Short
    • 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
    • Ralph Macchio
    • TV Series
    • 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
    • Ralph Macchio
    • 2013
  • Robot Chicken (2001)
    Robot Chicken
    • Colonel Steven Shay
    • Daniel LaRusso
    • Janitor (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 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
    • co-executive producer
    • executive producer (2017)
    • TV Series
    • 2018–2022
  • Ben Hyland in Across Grace Alley (2013)
    Across Grace Alley
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2013
  • American Gypsies (2012)
    American Gypsies
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • The Ties That Bind
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 1994

Director

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

Videos76

Ralph Macchio on 'The Karate Kid'
Full Episode 30:29
Ralph Macchio on 'The Karate Kid'
Ralph Macchio Protects the Essence of Mr. Miyagi in "Cobra Kai"
Full Episode 6:33
Ralph Macchio Protects the Essence of Mr. Miyagi in "Cobra Kai"
Top Gun! Terminator! The '80s Live at SDCC
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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
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Season 5 Official Trailer
Season 5 Date Announcement
Trailer 1:41
Season 5 Date Announcement
Season 4 Official Trailer
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Season 4 Official Trailer
Official Trailer
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Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 8¾″ (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 The Karate Kid (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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