Who plays Kenny Payne in Cobra Kai?

Kenny Payne is played by Dallas Dupree Young.

How is Kenny Payne connected to other characters?

Kenny Payne has 6 mapped relationships in Cobra Kai. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Kenny Payne — Sensei/Student — Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka)
Kenny joins Cobra Kai under Johnny's indirect supervision, struggling with bullying before finding his footing in S6.
Kenny Payne — Bully/Victim turned Ally — Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio)
Kenny suffers bullying early on, later joins Cobra Kai, and eventually reconciles with Daniel's side in S6.
Kenny Payne — Bully/Victim — Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña)
Kenny's early bullying experiences intersect with Miguel's circle, creating initial friction that resolves in S6.
Kenny Payne — Bully/Victim — John Kreese (Martin Kove)
Kreese's rejection and Cobra Kai's toxic environment initially alienate Kenny.
Kenny Payne — Bully/Victim — Tory Nichols (Peyton List)
Kenny suffers under Tory's early Cobra Kai circle, later joining the same dojo before reconciling in S6.
Kenny Payne — Bully/Victim — Demetri Alexopoulos (Gianni DeCenzo)
Kenny's bullying experiences intersect with Demetri's circle, creating initial friction that resolves in S6.