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 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.

4 days ago · The series, which stars Macchio and Zabka, puts a new lens on Johnny, who begins as a deadbeat dad, haunted by his fall from grace in the 1980s, but finds new purpose in reopening the Cobra Kai ...

3 days ago · In a way, Macchio is stepping into the shoes of Mr. Miyagi, played by the late Pat Morita, who Macchio says would've been immensely proud of Cobra Kai and where the franchise is today.

Jul 28, 2024 · Ralph Macchio and his "Karate Kid" co-star William Zabka have transferred their young martial arts rivalry into adulthood, playing their characters as grown-ups in the series "Cobra Kai," now...

Nov 20, 2024 · Ralph Macchio received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 20, with 'Karate Kid' and 'Cobra Kai' co-stars William Zabka and Tamlyn Tomita speaking to honor him. Macchio also spoke,...

Nov 21, 2023 · Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan announced Tuesday that they are reprising their roles in an upcoming 'Karate Kid' movie, and they're searching for a new kid star.

Nov 22, 2024 · "The Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio was supported by his loving family at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony this week. The actor received the honor on Wednesday and gave sweet shoutouts to his wife Phyllis and their children, Julia and Daniel, during his heartfelt speech.

Nov 22, 2024 · "The Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio was supported by his loving family at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony this week. The actor received the honor on Wednesday and gave sweet shoutouts to his wife Phyllis and their children, Julia and Daniel, during his heartfelt speech.

Oct 19, 2022 · Ralph Macchio on How He Survived Lean Years in His Career: “I Still Live Fairly Modestly” The 60-year-old opens up to The Hollywood Reporter about the writing process for his new book, 'Waxing...

Nov 21, 2024 · Ralph Macchio has shared his delight after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next to his late Karate Kid colleague Pat Morita, saying it “means the world”.