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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. 

Known For

Credits

Cast Credits

Dinner Time Live with David Chang (2024)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
Live with Kelly and Mark (2023)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
The Critics' Choice Super Awards (2021)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
The Netflix Afterparty (2021)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum (2018)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
Cobra Kai (2018)
Starring as Daniel LaRusso (60 episodes)
The Deuce (2017)
Guest starring as Officer Haddix (16 episodes)
Live with Kelly and Ryan (2017)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio (2 episodes)
Kevin Can Wait (2016)
Guest starring as Alviti (2 episodes)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio (6 episodes)
Comic Book Men (2012)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
Conan (2010)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
The Talk (2010)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio (3 episodes)
Watch What Happens Live (2009)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
Head Case (2007)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio (2 episodes)
Psych (2006)
Guest starring as Logan Phelps
Guest starring as Nicholas "Nick" Conforth (2 episodes)
How I Met Your Mother (2005)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
Entourage (2004)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
Comedy Central Roasts (2003)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio (2 episodes)
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
The View (1997)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
The Outer Limits (1995)
Guest starring as Dr. Neal Eberhardt
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (1987)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio
CBS News Sunday Morning (1979)
Guest starring as Ralph Macchio

Crew Credits

Cobra Kai (2018)
Show crew as Co-Executive Producer (19 episodes)
Episode crew as Director
  • Episode 6x03: Sleeper (Jul 18, 2024)
Head Case (2007)
Episode crew as Writer (2 episodes)
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