Ralph George Macchio Jr. (/ ˈmɑːtʃioʊ / MAH-chee-oh; Italian: [ˈmakkjo]; born ) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Daniel LaRusso in four Karate Kid films (1984–2025) and in Cobra Kai (2018–2025), a sequel television series.
Ralph George Macchio was born on 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 ...
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).
Ralph Macchio became a global phenomenon in 1984 when he starred as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid. His boyish charm and humble hero persona made him one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars.
What Happened to Ralph Macchio? From Karate Kid Glory to His Quiet ...
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. "The characters...
Ralph Macchio: The Karate Kid on success in his 60s - BBC
Ralph George Macchio (born ) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, director and author. He is best known for his roles as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid series, Billy Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, and Johnny Cade in The Outsiders.