From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ralph Macchio made an impact.
Ralph Macchio is an American actor renowned for his portrayal of Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid film series and the sequel television show, Cobra Kai. His career began with roles like Jeremy Andretti in "Eight Is Enough" and Johnny Cade in "The Outsiders." He further gained recognition for his roles as William Gambini in "My Cousin Vinny" and Eugene Martone in "Crossroads." Macchio also had recurring roles in television series such as "Ugly Betty" and "The Deuce," showcasing his versatility across various genres and platforms.
The new 'Karate Kid: Legends' film introduces Ben Wang as the first Asian American 'Kid.' The movie is a charming throwback sequel that meets and exceeds expectations, continuing the Karate Kid legacy.
In 1983, Ralph Macchio played Johnny Cade in The Outsiders film.
In 1983, Ralph Macchio won the role of Johnny Cade in the film The Outsiders.
In 1984, Ralph Macchio played Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid.
In 1986, Ralph Macchio appeared in the film Crossroads, portraying music student Eugene Martone, and starred in Cuba and His Teddy Bear on Broadway alongside Robert De Niro.
In 1986, Ralph Macchio continued to portray Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part II.
In 1989, Ralph Macchio continued to portray Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part III.
In 1992, Ralph Macchio played William Gambini in My Cousin Vinny film.
In 1996, Ralph Macchio played the lead role in the U.S. tour revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
In 2007, Ralph Macchio appeared in the music video for the song "Sweep the Leg" by No More Kings.
Beginning in October 2008, Ralph Macchio appeared in several episodes of the ABC Network television series Ugly Betty as Archie Rodriguez.
In June 2010, Ralph Macchio appeared in Funny or Die's online short, "Wax On, F*ck Off", where his loved ones stage an intervention to turn the former child star from a well-adjusted family man into an addict besieged with tabloid scandal in order to help his career.
On September 20, 2010, Ralph Macchio played the adult Carl Morelli in a staged reading of the Charles Messina play A Room of My Own.
In February 2011, Ralph Macchio competed on ABC's Dancing with the Stars and was eliminated during the semi-finals, placing fourth.
In April 2012, Ralph Macchio was cast in the film Hitchcock as Joseph Stefano.
In 2013, Ralph Macchio appeared in How I Met Your Mother, where Barney Stinson argues that Johnny Lawrence is the real karate kid.
On August 4, 2017, it was announced that Ralph Macchio would reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai, a Karate Kid revival series for YouTube Red.
In 2018, Cobra Kai debuted, with Ralph Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso.
In 2022, Ralph Macchio published his memoir, Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me.
In 2025, Ralph Macchio is scheduled to reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso in the upcoming Karate Kid: Legends film.
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