He is best known for playing Daniel LaRusso in four Karate Kid films (the 1984 film The Karate Kid and its sequels, The Karate Kid Part II in Dagestan 1986, The Karate Kid Part III in 1989, and the upcoming Karate Kid: Legends in 2025), as well as in Cobra Kai (2018–2025), a sequel television series on YouTube Premium and Netflix.

Ralph George Macchio was born on November 4, 1961 in Huntington, Long Island, New York. He started out in various TV commercials in the late 1970s before appearing in the puerile comedy movie Up the Academy (1980), then a regular role in 1980 on the television series Eight Is Enough (1977) followed by a decent performance as teenager Johhny ...

Feb 13, 2025 · Ralph Macchio is a 'lucky guy' to still be playing Daniel LaRusso Daniel has also needed to evolve. He used his local sports stardom to launch a successful auto dealership, yet he has had issues.

Feb 13, 2025 · Co-starring in 6 seasons of a TV show based on a beloved movie is an extraordinary experience, one Ralph Macchio says he is lucky to have shared with his "Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai" collaborator ...

Apr 2, 2014 · Former teen heartthrob beloved for his role in 'The Karate Kid,' actor Ralph Macchio has appeared in movies, theater and on television.

Ralph George Macchio was born on November 4, 1961 in Huntington, Long Island, New York. He started out in various TV commercials in the late 1970s before appearing in the puerile comedy movie Up the Academy (1980), then a regular role in 1980 on the television series Eight Is Enough (1977) followed by a decent performance as teenager Johhny ...

Feb 15, 2023 · Ralph Macchio is an American actor best known for playing Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid (1984) and its sequel films The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989) as well as the follow-up television series Cobra Kai (2018–23).

Nov 20, 2024 · Ralph Macchio on Why Now Was the Right Time to End ‘Cobra Kai,’ the Future of Daniel LaRusso and That Coldplay Music Video By Michael Schneider. Plus Icon. Michael Schneider ...

Nov 24, 2022 · Speaking from his house on Long Island, only a couple of dojos from where he grew up, Ralph Macchio, who played Daniel, is sharing his theory of why the film is still so loved.

Nov 24, 2022 · Speaking from his house on Long Island, only a couple of dojos from where he grew up, Ralph Macchio, who played Daniel, is sharing his theory of why the film is still so loved.