Career Timeline of Ralph Macchio: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Ralph Macchio

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ralph Macchio made an impact.

Ralph Macchio is an American actor best known for his role as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid film franchise and the Cobra Kai television series. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Daniel, earning nominations for Critics' Choice Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award for his work in Cobra Kai. His contributions to the entertainment industry were further cemented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.

1962: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

In 1962, the Tony Award-winning musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying premiered.

1980: Recurring Role in Eight Is Enough

From 1980 to 1981, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy drama series Eight Is Enough.

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1981: Recurring Role in Eight Is Enough

From 1980 to 1981, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy drama series Eight Is Enough.

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1983: Film Appearance in The Outsiders

In 1983, Ralph Macchio appeared in the film The Outsiders.

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1983: Cast in The Outsiders

In 1983, Ralph Macchio was cast as Johnny Cade in the film The Outsiders.

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1984: Starred in The Karate Kid

In 1984, Ralph Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid film.

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1984: Cast as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid

In 1984, Ralph Macchio was cast as Daniel LaRusso in the blockbuster film The Karate Kid.

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1986: Appeared in Crossroads and Cuba and His Teddy Bear

In 1986, Ralph Macchio appeared in the film Crossroads and starred in Cuba and His Teddy Bear on Broadway with Robert De Niro.

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1986: Film Appearance in Crossroads

In 1986, Ralph Macchio appeared in the musical drama Crossroads.

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1986: The Karate Kid Part II

In 1986, Ralph Macchio portrayed Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part II.

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1989: The Karate Kid Part III

In 1989, Ralph Macchio continued to portray Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part III.

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1989: Starred in Karate Kid III

In 1989, Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part III.

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1992: Film Appearance in My Cousin Vinny

In 1992, Ralph Macchio appeared in the comedy film My Cousin Vinny.

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1992: Starred in My Cousin Vinny

In 1992, Ralph Macchio starred in the hit comedy film My Cousin Vinny.

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1996: Starred in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

In 1996, Ralph Macchio performed the lead role in the U.S. tour revival of the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

2005: Played Himself in Entourage

In 2005, Ralph Macchio played himself in the HBO series Entourage.

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2007: Appeared in "Sweep the Leg" Music Video

In 2007, Ralph Macchio appeared in the music video for the song "Sweep the Leg" by No More Kings.

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October 2008: Appeared in Ugly Betty

Beginning in October 2008, Ralph Macchio appeared in several episodes of the ABC Network television series Ugly Betty as Archie Rodriguez.

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2008: Recurring Role in Ugly Betty

From 2008 to 2009, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy series Ugly Betty.

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2009: Recurring Role in Ugly Betty

From 2008 to 2009, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy series Ugly Betty.

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June 2010: Appeared in "Wax On, F*ck Off" Short

In June 2010, Ralph Macchio appeared in Funny or Die's online short, "Wax On, F*ck Off", which satirized his career and The Karate Kid.

September 20, 2010: Performed in A Room of My Own

On September 20, 2010, Ralph Macchio played Carl Morelli in a staged reading of the play A Room of My Own.

February 2011: Competed on Dancing with the Stars

In February 2011, it was announced that Ralph Macchio would compete on ABC's Dancing with the Stars.

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April 2012: Cast in Hitchcock

In April 2012, Ralph Macchio was cast in the film Hitchcock as Joseph Stefano.

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2013: Appeared in How I Met Your Mother

In 2013, Ralph Macchio appeared in How I Met Your Mother, where his Karate Kid character was discussed.

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August 4, 2017: Announced to Reprise Role in Cobra Kai

On August 4, 2017, it was announced that Ralph Macchio would reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso in the Cobra Kai series.

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2017: Recurring Role in The Deuce

From 2017 to 2019, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the drama series The Deuce.

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2018: Starred in Cobra Kai

In 2018, Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in the martial arts series Cobra Kai.

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2018: Cobra Kai Series Debuted

In 2018, the Cobra Kai series, starring Ralph Macchio, debuted on YouTube Red.

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2019: Recurring Role in The Deuce

From 2017 to 2019, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the drama series The Deuce.

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2022: Published Memoir Waxing On

In 2022, Ralph Macchio published his memoir, Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me.

2025: Starred in Karate Kid films

Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid films in 2025.

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