Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio is an American actor. He rose to fame as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989). Macchio also reprised the role on the Netflix series Cobra Kai, which earned him an Emmy nomination for outstanding comedy series in 2021. His other notable films include The Outsiders (1983), Crossroads (1986), My Cousin Vinny (1992) and Hitchcock (2012). Macchio has also appeared on Eight is Enough, Ugly Betty and The Deuce. He competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2011.

Jacob Bertrand arrives at the Los Angeles Special Screening Of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" Season 6, Part 1 at Autry Museum at Griffith Park on July 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California; William Zabka arrives at the Los Angeles Special Screening Of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" Season 6, Part 1 at Autry Museum at Griffith Park on July 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California; Ralph Macchio attends the special screening of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" Season 6, Part 1 at Autry Museum at Griffith Park on July 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Ralph Macchio attends the special screening of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" Season 6, Part 1 at Autry Museum at Griffith Park on July 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Cobra Kai's Jacob Bertrand Recalls How Ralph Macchio and William Zabka Took Him 'Under Their Wing' (Exclusive)

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Cobra Kai’s Ralph Macchio and William Zabka Still Do Karate to Stay Fit: ‘You’re Never Too Old for Anything’ (Exclusive)

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Ralph Macchio Says New Karate Kid Movie Is 'About Carrying the Honesty and Truth' of the Franchise Forward (Exclusive)

Ralph Macchio attends the special screening of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" Season 6, Part 1

Ralph Macchio Reveals the Sweet Way He Stayed Connected to Wife of 37 Years While Filming Cobra Kai (Exclusive)

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Cobra Kai's Ralph Macchio and William Zabka Reflect on Becoming Friends as Adults: 'Miyagi Has Brought Us Together' (Exclusive)

William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Yuji Okumoto as Chozen in Cobra Kai.

New Cobra Kai Trailer Unearths a Mr. Miyagi Mystery and Teases the Return of Karate Kid's Original Big Bad

William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Yuji Okumoto as Chozen in Cobra Kai.

Cobra Kai Gang Shows 'No Mercy' in First Look at the Netflix Hit's Final Season

Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio in a scene from the film 'The Karate Kid', 1984

The Cast of The Karate Kid: Where Are They Now?

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See a Young Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio and Diane Lane Audition for The Outsiders in 1982

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Cobra Kai Cast Promises to Deliver the 'Biggest Baddest Season Yet' in New Teaser for Season 6

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan to Reprise Roles for New Karate Kid Movie

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan to Reprise Roles for New Karate Kid Movie in 2024: 'Big News!'

Daniel Macchio, Ralph Macchio and Julia Macchio attend The Cinema Society With Synchrony Bank And FIJI Water Host A Special Screening Of Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel" at Henry R. Luce Auditorium at Brookfield Place on March 6, 2019 in New York City

Ralph Macchio's 2 Kids: All About Julia and Daniel

Phyllis Fierro and Ralph Macchio attend the premiere of "Gaslit" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on April 18, 2022 in New York City

Who Is Ralph Macchio's Wife? All About Phyllis Fierro

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See Every Actor from 'The Karate Kid' Who Reprises Their Role on 'Cobra Kai'

Cobra Kai. (L to R) Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso, Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in episode 508 of Cobra Kai.

'Cobra Kai' Stars Ready for 'the Biggest, the Badass-est, Most Amazing' Final Season: 'Not Over Yet

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'My Cousin Vinny' Cast: Where Are They Now?

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'Cobra Kai' Set for Final Season as Creators Tease More 'Karate Kid' Coming: 'Miyagiverse Has Never Been Stronger'

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Ralph Macchio on His Friend and 'Karate Kid' Costar Pat Morita: His Legacy 'Shines Brighter Than Ever'

'The Karate Kid's Ralph Macchio Almost Played the Role of Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future'

Ralph Macchio Responds to Criticism That 1984's 'Karate Kid' Cast Was 'Too White'

Ralph Macchio attends the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards

Ralph Macchio Shares Son's Hilarious Reaction When Finding Dad In Old Teen Magazines as a Kid

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Robyn Lively Talks 'Karate Kid: Part III' Frustrations and Revisiting Jessica Andrews in 'Cobra Kai'

Cobra Kai. Sean Kanan as Mike Barnes in Cobra Kai.

'Karate Kid' Bad Guy Sean Kanan on His Return — and Reinvention — in Season 5 of 'Cobra Kai'

Cobra Kai Season 5 Trailer

'Cobra Kai' Drops Intense Season 5 Trailer Highlighting Terry Silver's Turn to Super-Villainy

Cobra Kai. Sean Kanan as Mike Barnes in Cobra Kai.

'Cobra Kai' Brings Back Classic 'Karate Kid III' Villain in First Look at Season 5

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William Zabka Says Working with Ralph Macchio on Cobra Kai After The Karate Kid Is 'An Honor'

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'Cobra Kai' 's Ralph Macchio Revisits the Making of 'The Karate Kid' in Upcoming Memoir — See the Cover!

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Birthday Twins (and Triplets!): 21 Sets of Celebs Who Blow Out Candles on the Same Day

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Andrew Garfield — a Proud 'Cobra Kai' Superfan — Meets Ralph Macchio at Critics Choice Awards

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Ralph Macchio and Daughter Julia on Working Together on 'Cobra Kai' : She 'Showed Up for Her Old Man'

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Carrie Underwood 'Can't Believe' She Made a Surprise Cameo on 'Cobra Kai' 's 4th Season: 'So Much Fun'

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'Cobra Kai' Stars React to Superfan Andrew Garfield's Shock Over the Cast Surprising Him: 'So Funny'

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Celebrity Kids Who Have Shared the Stage (and Spotlight) with Their Famous Parents

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Andrew Garfield Geeks Out Over Surprise Message from 'Cobra Kai' Cast: 'Feels Like Christmas!'

Cobra Kai Season 4 (L to R) William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai.

'Cobra Kai' Season 4 First Look: William Zabka's Johnny Attempts Ralph Macchio's Famous Crane Kick

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'Ted Lasso' and 'Our Fearless Leader Jason Sudeikis' Win Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series

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'Cobra Kai' Season 4 Hits Netflix in December — Watch the First Teaser

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Thomas Ian Griffith Returning as 'Karate Kid' 's Terry Silver for 'Cobra Kai' Season 4

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Ralph Macchio and William Zabka Tease Season 4 of 'Cobra Kai' : The Twists and Turns 'Will Dazzle'

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'Cobra Kai' Stars Celebrate the End of Shooting Season 4 amid COVID-19: 'Officially Wrapped'

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'Cobra Kai' 's Ralph Macchio Recalls Meeting Drew Barrymore During the 'E.T.' Audition Process

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Ralph Macchio on Being a 'Nerd Dad' — and How Fatherhood Is About 'Skinning Your Knees'

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Ralph Macchio Shares the Secret to His 33-Year Marriage to His High School Sweetheart

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Cobra Kai's Ralph Macchio on His Age-Defying Secret (He's 59!) and His Second Act After Karate Kid

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Netflix's Cobra Kai Season 3 Arriving Early — on New Year's Day!

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Ralph Macchio and William Zabka Team Up Against a Common Enemy in Cobra Kai Season 3 Trailer

The 'Cobra Kai' Cast Reveals If They Can Fight in Real Life

The 'Cobra Kai' Cast Reveals If They Can Fight in Real Life

Ralph Macchio and William Zabka on Their 'Karate Kid' Rematch: 'We Still Got It'

Ralph Macchio and William Zabka on Their 'Karate Kid' Rematch: 'We Still Got It'

Ralph Macchio and William Zabka Tease Their Long-Awaited 'Karate Kid' Rematch

Ralph Macchio and William Zabka Tease Their Long-Awaited 'Karate Kid' Rematch

'The Karate Kid's Ralph Macchio Almost Played the Role of Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future'

'The Karate Kid' 's Ralph Macchio Almost Played the Role of Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future'

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'PEOPLE Now' : All About PEOPLE's Beautiful Issue 2019 — Watch the Full Episode

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'Karate Kid's' Ralph Macchio and William Zabka on Reprising Their Roles 34 Years Later

Melissa McCarthy, Jenny McCarthy and Other Celeb Cousins You Never Knew Were Related

Karina Smirnoff Reteams with Ralph Macchio for Laughter-Filled Dinner

Lady Gaga's Jo Calderone: Who Does He Look Like?

Who Will Go Home on 'Dancing with the Stars' ?

Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff 'Have Something Special'

Who Should Get the Boot on 'Dancing with the Stars' ?

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'The Karate Kid' All Grown Up