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.
In 1962, the Tony Award-winning musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying premiered.
From 1980 to 1981, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy drama series Eight Is Enough.
From 1980 to 1981, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy drama series Eight Is Enough.
In 1983, Ralph Macchio appeared in the film The Outsiders.
In 1983, Ralph Macchio was cast as Johnny Cade in the film The Outsiders.
In 1984, Ralph Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid film.
In 1984, Ralph Macchio was cast as Daniel LaRusso in the blockbuster film The Karate Kid.
In 1986, Ralph Macchio appeared in the film Crossroads and starred in Cuba and His Teddy Bear on Broadway with Robert De Niro.
In 1986, Ralph Macchio appeared in the musical drama Crossroads.
In 1986, Ralph Macchio portrayed Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part II.
In 1989, Ralph Macchio continued to portray Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part III.
In 1989, Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part III.
In 1992, Ralph Macchio appeared in the comedy film My Cousin Vinny.
In 1992, Ralph Macchio starred in the hit comedy film My Cousin Vinny.
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.
In 2005, Ralph Macchio played himself in the HBO series Entourage.
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.
From 2008 to 2009, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy series Ugly Betty.
From 2008 to 2009, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy series Ugly Betty.
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.
On September 20, 2010, Ralph Macchio played Carl Morelli in a staged reading of the play A Room of My Own.
In February 2011, it was announced that Ralph Macchio would compete on ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
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 his Karate Kid character was discussed.
On August 4, 2017, it was announced that Ralph Macchio would reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso in the Cobra Kai series.
From 2017 to 2019, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the drama series The Deuce.
In 2018, Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in the martial arts series Cobra Kai.
In 2018, the Cobra Kai series, starring Ralph Macchio, debuted on YouTube Red.
From 2017 to 2019, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the drama series The Deuce.
In 2022, Ralph Macchio published his memoir, Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me.
Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid films in 2025.
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