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 best known for his iconic role as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid film series and the sequel television series Cobra Kai. His performance in Cobra Kai earned him nominations for Critics' Choice Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Macchio gained recognition early in his career with roles in The Outsiders and My Cousin Vinny. He also had appearances in Eight Is Enough, Crossroads, Ugly Betty, and The Deuce. In 2024, Macchio received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1947: Ford Super Deluxe

In 2014, During a celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Karate Kid at the Japanese American National Museum, Ralph Macchio revealed that the yellow 1947 Ford Super Deluxe convertible from the film was in his garage.

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November 4, 1961: Ralph Macchio's Birth

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

1979: High School Graduation

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

1980: Screen Test Information

In 1980, during a screen test, Ralph Macchio mentioned that 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' celebrity captain in the Pro Set Platinum trading card series.

1992: Birth of Julia Macchio

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

1996: Birth of Daniel Macchio

In 1996, Ralph Macchio's son, Daniel, was born.

2014: Karate Kid Anniversary

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2016: Bobblehead Promotion

In 2016, a bobblehead promotion featured Ralph Macchio in the New York Islanders' uniform in the 'crane kick' pose from The Karate Kid.

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2023: Training in Karate

In 2023, Ralph Macchio said 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.

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