Ralph Macchio is an American actor renowned for his portrayal of Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid film series and the sequel television series, Cobra Kai. His career began with the television series Eight Is Enough, and he gained further recognition for his roles as Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, William Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, and Eugene Martone in Crossroads. Macchio also had notable appearances in television series such as Ugly Betty and The Deuce, showcasing his versatility as an actor across film and television.
Ralph Macchio mentioned in 2014 that the yellow 1947 Ford convertible from The Karate Kid was in his garage.
On November 4, 1961, Ralph George Macchio Jr. was born. He later became known as an American actor.
In 1961, Ralph Macchio was born in Huntington, New York, to Rosalie and Ralph George Macchio Sr.
In 1962, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying won Tony Award.
In 1979, Ralph Macchio graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, New York.
In a 1980 screen test, Ralph Macchio mentioned that his family was from Naples.
In 1983, Ralph Macchio played Johnny Cade in The Outsiders.
In 1983, Ralph Macchio secured the role of Johnny Cade in the film The Outsiders.
In 1984, Ralph Macchio landed the role of Daniel LaRusso in the blockbuster film, The Karate Kid.
In 1984, Ralph Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid, a blockbuster film about a high school student who learns karate from Mr. Miyagi.
In 1986, Ralph Macchio appeared in the film Crossroads as music student Eugene Martone. Also in 1986, he starred in Cuba and His Teddy Bear on Broadway alongside Robert De Niro.
In 1986, Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part II.
In 1986, Ralph Macchio reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part II. He also appeared in the film Crossroads as music student Eugene Martone.
On April 5, 1987, Ralph Macchio married Phyllis Fierro.
In 1989, Ralph Macchio continued his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid Part III, the third installment of the film series.
In 1991, Ralph Macchio was featured as the celebrity captain for the New York Islanders hockey team in the Pro Set Platinum trading card series.
In 1992, Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro welcomed their daughter, Julia.
In 1992, Ralph Macchio played William Gambini in the film My Cousin Vinny.
In 1992, Ralph Macchio starred as Billy Gambini in the hit comedy film My Cousin Vinny, alongside Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.
In 1996, Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro had a son named Daniel, named after Ralph's character Daniel LaRusso.
In 1996, Ralph Macchio played the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch in the U.S. tour revival of the 1962 Tony Award-winning musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, receiving positive reviews.
In 2007, Ralph Macchio appeared in the music video for the song "Sweep the Leg" by No More Kings, playing a caricature of himself and Daniel LaRusso from The Karate Kid.
Beginning in October 2008, Ralph Macchio appeared in several episodes of the ABC Network television series Ugly Betty as Archie Rodriguez.
As of November 2008, Ralph Macchio was ranked No. 80 among VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
In June 2010, Ralph Macchio appeared in Funny or Die's online short, "Wax On, F*ck Off", a comedic take on his career with references to The Karate Kid.
On September 20, 2010, Ralph Macchio played the adult Carl Morelli in a staged reading of the Charles Messina play A Room of My Own presented by the Bleecker Street Theater Company.
In February 2011, Ralph Macchio competed on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, where he was eliminated during the semi-finals, placing fourth in the overall competition.
In April 2012, Ralph Macchio was cast in the film Hitchcock as Psycho screenwriter Joseph Stefano.
In 2013, Ralph Macchio appeared in How I Met Your Mother, where the character Barney Stinson argues that Johnny Lawrence, not Daniel LaRusso, is the real Karate Kid.
During a celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Karate Kid in 2014, Ralph Macchio revealed that the yellow 1947 Ford convertible from the first film was in his garage.
In 2016, a bobblehead promotion featured Ralph Macchio in the New York Islanders uniform, striking the iconic 'crane kick' pose from The Karate Kid.
On August 4, 2017, the announcement was made that Ralph Macchio would reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai, a 10-episode Karate Kid revival series for YouTube Red.
In 2018, Cobra Kai, a Karate Kid revival series starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, debuted on YouTube Red.
In 2022, Ralph Macchio published his memoir, Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me (Dutton), reflecting on the legacy of The Karate Kid films and Cobra Kai.
In 2024, Ralph Macchio received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, placed next to his Karate Kid co-star Pat Morita.
In 2025, Ralph Macchio is scheduled to reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso in the upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends.
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