Ralph Macchio

Biography

Ralph George Macchio (born November 4, 1961) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, director and author. He is best known for his roles as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid series, Billy Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, and Johnny Cade in The Outsiders. He is also known to American television audiences for his season five recurring role as Jeremy Andretti on the comedy-drama Eight Is Enough. He competed on the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars.

Career Overview

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, The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid Part II. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 73
Birth Date: 1961-11-04 00:00:00
Birth Place: Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

The Karate Kid (4 titles)
Psych Collection (1 titles)
The Secret of NIMH Collection (1 titles)
Karate Kid Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

William Zabka (4 collaborations)
Martin Kove (3 collaborations)
Pat Morita (2 collaborations)
Ron Thomas (2 collaborations)
Rob Garrison (2 collaborations)
Chad McQueen (2 collaborations)
Tony O'Dell (2 collaborations)
Pat E. Johnson (2 collaborations)
Bruce Malmuth (2 collaborations)
Courtney Henggeler (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (65 credits)
- The Girl in the River
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Karate Kid: Legends
  Daniel LaRusso
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Beyond the Bonsai
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- The Drew Barrymore Show
  
  - Jenna Ortega, Ralph Macchio, Regé-Jean Page, Phoebe Dynevor (2021) ... Self actor actors
  
  2020
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
  
  - Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Ben Wang (2025) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2019
- Cobra Kai
  Daniel LaRusso
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Ex-Degenerate (2025) ... Daniel LaRusso actor actors
  
  - Strike Last (2025) ... Daniel LaRusso actor actors
  
  - Skeletons (2025) ... Daniel LaRusso actor actors
  
  - Rattled (2025) ... Daniel LaRusso actor actors
  
  - Into the Fire (2025) ... Daniel LaRusso actor actors
  
  2018
- A Dog and Pony Show
  Aaron
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Psych: The Movie
  Nick Conforth
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Lost Cat Corona
  Dominic
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- The Deuce
  
  - Finish It (2019) ... Officer Haddix actor actors
  
  - They Can Never Go Home (2019) ... Officer Haddix actor actors
  
  - Morta di Fame (2019) ... Officer Haddix actor actors
  
  - Inside the Pretend (2018) ... Officer Haddix actor actors
  
  - The Feminism Part (2018) ... Officer Haddix actor actors
  
  2017
- Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- I Hate Christian Laettner
  Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- The Real Miyagi
  Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  
  - Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith (2022) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- A Little Game
  Tom Kuftinec
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
  
  - Hugh Jackman, Ralph Macchio, John Owen Lowe, Ayra Starr (2024) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Ralph Macchio, Jennifer Beals, Lea Thompson, Modern English (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Jessica Chastain, Ralph Macchio, The Winner of "Clash of the Cover Bands" (2022) ... Self actor actors
  
  2014
- Across Grace Alley
  Father
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- He's Way More Famous Than You
  Ralph Macchio
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Whose Line Is It Anyway?
  
  - Ralph Macchio (2017) ... Self actor actors
  
  2013
- Hitchcock
  Joseph Stefano
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Holiday Spin
  Ruben
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- The Ballad Of Danko Jones
  Dr. Lee Dorian
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- His Way
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Wax On, Fuck Off
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Conan
  
  - From Largo Theatre Ralph Macchio (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2010
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead
  Bobby Bianchi
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
  
  - Ralph Macchio & Lorraine Bracco (2012) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2009
- Sweep the Leg
  Daniel Larusso/Hilmself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Beer League
  Maz
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- The One Show
  
  - 20/05/2025 (2025) ... Self actor actors
  
  2006
- Psych
  
  - Remake A.K.A. Cloudy... With a Chance of Improvement (2014) ... Logan Phelps actor actors
  
  - We'd Like to Thank the Academy (2010) ... Nick Conforth actor actors
  
  2006
- Ugly Betty
  
  - Be-Shure (2009) ... Archie Rodriguez actor actors
  
  - The Bahamas Triangle (2009) ... Archie Rodriguez actor actors
  
  - Backseat Betty (2009) ... Archie Rodriguez actor actors
  
  - The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob (2009) ... Archie Rodriguez actor actors
  
  - The Butterfly Effect (1) (2009) ... Archie Rodriguez actor actors
  
  2006
- Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- The Way of The Karate Kid
  Self / Daniel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Dancing with the Stars
  
  - Week 9 - Eliminations (2011) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Week 9 - Performances (2011) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Week 8 - Eliminations (2011) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Week 8 - Performances (2011) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  - Week 7 - Eliminations (2011) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  2005
- How I Met Your Mother
  
  - The Bro Mitzvah (2013) ... Ralph Macchio actor actors
  
  2005
- Entourage
  
  - Aquamansion (2005) ... Ralph Macchio actor actors
  
  2004
- A Good Night to Die
  Donnie
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  
  - Blake Shelton, Ralph Macchio (2024) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2003
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
  
  - Inhumane Society (2010) ... Louis Marciano actor actors
  
  2001
- Can't Be Heaven
  Hubbie
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
  17 Year Old Tim (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- The View
  
  - Ralph Macchio, John Grisham (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Ralph Macchio (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  1997
- The Daily Show
  
  - October 25, 2022 - Mira Murati & Ralph Macchio (2022) ... Self actor actors
  
  1996
- The Outer Limits
  
  - The Other Side (1999) ... Dr. Neal Eberhardt actor actors
  
  1995
- Naked in New York
  Chris
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story
  Robert Garwood
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- My Cousin Vinny
  William 'Bill' Gambini
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Too Much Sun
  Frank, Jr.
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- The Karate Kid Part III
  Daniel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Distant Thunder
  Jack Lambert
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark
  
  - Ralph Macchio (2025) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Emma Thompson, Mel B, Ralph Macchio, and Train (2023) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Michael Bublé, Ralph Macchio (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Ralph Macchio, Clayton Echard (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ralph Macchio (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  1988
- The Karate Kid Part II
  Daniel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- Crossroads
  Eugene Martone
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
  Billy Grier
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Teachers
  Eddie Pilikian
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- The Karate Kid
  Daniel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- The Outsiders
  Johnny Cade
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- High Powder
  Eddie
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Dangerous Company
  Denny Brody
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Up the Academy
  Chooch Bombalazzi
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
production (2 credits)
- Karate Kid: Legends
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2025
- Cobra Kai
  
  co-executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Ex-Degenerate (2025) ... co-executive producer production
  
  - Strike Last (2025) ... co-executive producer production
  
  - Skeletons (2025) ... co-executive producer production
  
  - Rattled (2025) ... co-executive producer production
  
  - Into the Fire (2025) ... co-executive producer production
  
  2018
writing (3 credits)
- Across Grace Alley
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2013
- Wax On, Fuck Off
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2010
- Love Thy Brother
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2002
directing (3 credits)
- Cobra Kai
  
  - Sleeper (2024) ... director directing
  
  2018
- Across Grace Alley
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2013
- Love Thy Brother
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2002

Content sources

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