Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayNov 4, 1961
BiographyRalph George Macchio Jr. ( MAH-chee-oh, Italian: [ˈmakkjo]; born November 4, 1961) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Daniel LaRusso in the original Karate Kid films (1984–1989), Cobra Kai (2018–2025), and the feature film Karate Kid: Legends (2025). For his work in the latter, he was nominated for two Critics' Choice Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. He is also known for portraying Johnny Cade in Francis Ford Coppola's ensemble 1983 film, The Outsiders, and Bill Gambini in Joe Pesci's 1992 film My Cousin Vinny. Additional appearances include Eight Is Enough (1980–1981), Crossroads (1986), Ugly Betty (2008–2009), and The Deuce (2017–2019).

In 2024, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Known For

Cobra Kai
Ended

Cobra Kai

as Daniel LaRusso

Part of Crew

Cobra Kai
Ended

Cobra Kai

as Co-Executive Producer

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