Childhood and Education Journey of Ralph Macchio in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Ralph Macchio. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1947: 1947 Ford convertible appearance in The Karate Kid film

In 2014, Ralph Macchio mentioned that the yellow 1947 Ford convertible from The Karate Kid film, was in his garage.

November 4, 1961: Ralph Macchio Born

On November 4, 1961, Ralph George Macchio Jr. was born. He is known as an American actor, famous for his role in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai.

1961: Ralph Macchio's Birth

In 1961, Ralph Macchio was born in Huntington, New York.

1979: High School Graduation

In 1979, Ralph Macchio graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, New York.

1980: Screen Test

In 1980, during a screen test, Ralph Macchio mentioned his family was from Naples.

April 5, 1987: Marriage to Phyllis Fierro

On April 5, 1987, Ralph Macchio married Phyllis Fierro.

1991: Celebrity Captain

In 1991, Ralph Macchio was featured as the New York Islanders hockey team's celebrity captain in the Pro Set Platinum trading card series.

1992: Birth of Daughter Julia

In 1992, Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro's daughter, Julia, was born.

1996: Birth of Son Daniel

In 1996, Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro's son, Daniel, named after Ralph's character, was born.

2014: 30th Anniversary of The Karate Kid

During a celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Karate Kid in 2014, Ralph Macchio mentioned that the yellow 1947 Ford convertible from the film was in his garage.

2016: Bobblehead Promotion

In 2016, a bobblehead promotion featured Ralph Macchio's likeness in the New York Islanders uniform, doing the "crane kick" pose.

2023: Okinawan Gōjū-ryū training

In 2023, Ralph Macchio mentioned that before the filming of The Karate Kid, he was trained in the Okinawan Gōjū-ryū defensive style of karate used by Pat Morita's Mr. Miyagi character.