History of Ralph Macchio in Timeline
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.
1947: Ford convertible made
The yellow Ford convertible that his character Daniel receives from Mr. Miyagi in the first film was made in 1947.
November 4, 1961: Ralph Macchio Born
On November 4, 1961, Ralph George Macchio Jr. was born. He is known as an American actor.
1961: Ralph Macchio Born in Huntington, NY
In 1961, Ralph Macchio was born in Huntington, New York.
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.
1979: Graduated from High School
In 1979, Ralph Macchio graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, New York.
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.
1980: Macchio's Screen Test
In a 1980 screen test, Ralph Macchio mentioned his family was from Naples.
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.
1983: Film Appearance in The Outsiders
In 1983, Ralph Macchio appeared in the film The Outsiders.
1983: Cast in The Outsiders
In 1983, Ralph Macchio was cast as Johnny Cade in the film The Outsiders.
1984: Starred in The Karate Kid
In 1984, Ralph Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid film.
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.
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.
1986: Film Appearance in Crossroads
In 1986, Ralph Macchio appeared in the musical drama Crossroads.
1986: The Karate Kid Part II
In 1986, Ralph Macchio portrayed Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part II.
April 5, 1987: Married Phyllis Fierro
On April 5, 1987, Ralph Macchio married Phyllis Fierro.
1989: The Karate Kid Part III
In 1989, Ralph Macchio continued to portray Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part III.
1989: Starred in Karate Kid III
In 1989, Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part III.
1991: Celebrity Captain for New York Islanders
In 1991, Ralph Macchio was featured as the celebrity captain for the New York Islanders in the Pro Set Platinum trading card series.
1992: Birth of daughter Julia
In 1992, Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro had their first child, a daughter named Julia.
1992: Film Appearance in My Cousin Vinny
In 1992, Ralph Macchio appeared in the comedy film My Cousin Vinny.
1992: Starred in My Cousin Vinny
In 1992, Ralph Macchio starred in the hit comedy film My Cousin Vinny.
1996: Birth of son Daniel
In 1996, Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro had their second child, a son named Daniel, named after his character in the Karate Kid.
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.
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.
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.
November 2008: Ranked Among VH1's Greatest Teen Stars
As of November 2008, Ralph Macchio was ranked No. 80 among VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
2008: Recurring Role in Ugly Betty
From 2008 to 2009, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy series Ugly Betty.
2009: Recurring Role in Ugly Betty
From 2008 to 2009, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the comedy series Ugly Betty.
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.
April 2012: Cast in Hitchcock
In April 2012, Ralph Macchio was cast in the film Hitchcock as Joseph Stefano.
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.
2014: Celebration of The Karate Kid's 30th Anniversary
In 2014, during a celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio revealed that the yellow 1947 Ford convertible from the film was in his garage.
2016: Bobblehead Promotion with New York Islanders
In 2016, a bobblehead promotion featured Ralph Macchio's likeness in the New York Islanders uniform, doing the 'crane kick' pose from The Karate Kid.
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.
2017: Recurring Role in The Deuce
From 2017 to 2019, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the drama series The Deuce.
2018: Starred in Cobra Kai
In 2018, Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in the martial arts series Cobra Kai.
2018: Cobra Kai Series Debuted
In 2018, the Cobra Kai series, starring Ralph Macchio, debuted on YouTube Red.
2019: Recurring Role in The Deuce
From 2017 to 2019, Ralph Macchio held a recurring role in the drama series The Deuce.
2022: Published Memoir Waxing On
In 2022, Ralph Macchio published his memoir, Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me.
2023: Okinawan Gōjū-ryū training
In 2023, Macchio said that before the filming, he was trained in the Okinawan Gōjū-ryū defensive style of karate used by Pat Morita's Mr. Miyagi character.
2024: Received Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2024, Ralph Macchio received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
April 2025: Earned Black Belt in Karate
In April 2025, Ralph Macchio earned his black belt in karate, more than 40 years after playing Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid.
May 2025: Awarded Honorary Black Belt
In May 2025, Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan were awarded an honorary black belt by the World Karate Federation during the New York premiere of Karate Kid: Legends.
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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