A wealthy car dealership owner married to Amanda, struggling to connect with his children after his mentor Miyagi's death. He opens the Miyagi-do dojo with Sam and Robby, sparking a rivalry with Johnny's Cobra Kai.
Former All-Valley champion and Miyagi-Do practitioner, now a respected martial arts mentor.
Italian-American teen who learns karate from Mr. Miyagi to defend himself against bullies.
Johnny Cade is a vulnerable Greaser who suffers violence and neglect at home and fears the Socs. He kills Bob Sheldon while saving Ponyboy Curtis from drowning, then hides with Ponyboy before rescuing children from a burning church. Mortally injured, Johnny urges Ponyboy to stay gold before dying.
Determined martial artist who learns karate from Mr. Miyagi and becomes a champion.
Resilient teenager who masters Miyagi-Do karate to overcome bullies and win championships.
William 'Bill' Gambini is a New York college student who is arrested after being mistakenly connected to a convenience-store robbery and murder. His careless confession about shoplifting contributes to the charges against him, and he relies on his cousin Vincent 'Vinny' Gambini to defend him against the first-degree murder accusation.
A 17-year-old Juilliard student and classical guitarist, Eugene is fascinated by blues and sets out to find a supposedly lost Robert Johnson song. He breaks Willie Brown out of a hospital and travels with him to Mississippi, where he develops as a blues guitarist. When Scratch challenges him to a guitar duel, Eugene's classical training helps him win and free Willie's soul.
Young Timothy Brisby, chosen by prophecy to save Thorn Valley.
A high school student who becomes a protégé of Alex Jurel while Alex temporarily acts as the school psychologist. He is the best friend of Danny, a troubled student with schizophrenia and kleptomania.
A shady businessman with reputed Mafia ties who has taken up with Anna.
Ralph Macchio is a performer Halley seeks for her film. She works with Tracee Chimo to bring him into the cast, offering him an executive producer credit in exchange. Halley later replaces Ryan with Ralph in the movie, a decision she apologizes to Ryan for when she asks him to help pitch their project.
Ralph Macchio has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Karate Kid with 4 titles. Signature works include Cobra Kai, Karate Kid: Legends, The Karate Kid. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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