Ralph Macchio - Wikipedia
Ralph George Macchio Jr. (/ ˈmɑːtʃioʊ / MAH-chee-oh; Italian: [ˈmakkjo]; born November 4, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Daniel LaRusso in four Karate Kid films (1984–2025) …
Ralph Macchio | Biography, The Karate Kid, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 10, 2025 · 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 …
Ralph Macchio Candidly Addresses Karate Kid's Future & One Big ...
Dec 23, 2025 · Ralph Macchio addresses the future of The Karate Kid franchise after its return to the big screen this year. The classic 1984 coming-of-age movie spawned a franchise through sequels that …
Ralph Macchio - IMDb
In 1984, Macchio scored the lead role in The Karate Kid (1984) directed by John G. Avildsen. The film was a phenomenal success, being highly popular with adults and children alike.
Ralph Macchio Accepts That He'll Forever Be 'The Karate Kid'
May 31, 2025 · F orty-one years ago, Ralph Macchio landed the role of a bullied high school student who learns karate from his apartment building’s handyman in The Karate Kid.
Ralph Macchio - The Karate Kid Wiki
Ralph George Macchio Jr. (born November 4, 1961) is an American actor who plays the role of Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid series across the original film trilogy and television series Cobra Kai.
Ralph Macchio Believes 'There Needs to Be a Reset' with 'Karate Kid ...
Dec 20, 2025 · Ralph Macchio has ideas about how the Karate Kid can live on forever. Macchio, 64, spoke to PEOPLE about his hopes for the future of Karake Kid at the 24 Hour Plays Annual Gala.
Ralph Macchio on Returning to 'Karate Kid' Films, Future of Franchise
May 28, 2025 · Ralph Macchio is back on the big screen in a Karate Kid film, a place he hasn’t been in 36 years. Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid one, two and three in the ’80s, before...
Ralph Macchio The Iconic Karate Kid And His Legacy
Mar 1, 2025 · Ralph Macchio’s reach extends into worldwide discussions that go beyond martial arts films. The lessons from “The Karate Kid” are felt in youth martial arts programs and beyond. The film …
The Karate Kid - Wikipedia
It is the first film in The Karate Kid franchise. The film stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka. [3][4] The story follows Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), an Italian-American teenager …