Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio is an American actor known primarily as Daniel LaRussoo in "The Karate Kid" series. He was born in Huntington, Long Island, New York, in 1961. Although initially hesitant about becoming an actor, he became one of the most popular teen stars of the 1980s with the television show "Eight Is Enough." After that, "The Karate Kid" happened. Macchio later portrayed several diversified characters and is known for his versatile acting skills. In addition to being an actor, Ralph is also a producer and director. Macchio appeared in several films like "Crossroads," "My Cousin Vinny," "The Outsiders," apart from sequels to "The Karate Kid." He also appeared in television series like "Eight is Enough" and made guest appearances on series like "How I Met Your Mother." He played himself in television shows such as "Beer League" and "A Good Night to Die." He has been one of the most influential and successful teen artists of his time. In 2011, he participated in ABC's dance show, "Dancing with the Stars." Macchio met his wife, Phyllis Fierro, through his grandmother when he was 15. They married in 1987 and have two children, Daniel and Julia.