
Ralph Macchio
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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.
Known for
Credits

Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
as Daniel LaRusso

The Karate Kid (1984)
as Daniel LaRusso

The Outsiders (1983)
as Johnny Cade

My Cousin Vinny (1992)
as William 'Bill' Gambini

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
as Daniel LaRusso

The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
as Daniel LaRusso

Crossroads (1986)
as Eugene Martone

Psych: The Movie (2017)
as Nick Conforth

Hitchcock (2012)
as Joseph Stefano

Teachers (1984)
as Eddie Pilikian

His Way (2011)
as Self

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (2024)
as Self

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999)
as 17 Year Old Tim (voice)

Up the Academy (1980)
as Chooch Bombalazzi

Naked in New York (1993)
as Chris

Beer League (2006)
as Maz

Distant Thunder (1988)
as Jack Lambert

Too Much Sun (1991)
as Frank, Jr.

A Little Game (2014)
as Tom Kuftinec

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021)
as Self

Lost Cat Corona (2017)
as Dominic

The Real Miyagi (2015)
as Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)
as Self

Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' (2005)
as Self

A Good Night to Die (2003)
as Donnie

Dangerous Company (1982)
as Denny Brody

A Dog and Pony Show (2018)
as Aaron

He's Way More Famous Than You (2013)
as Ralph Macchio

Holiday Spin (2012)
as Ruben

I Hate Christian Laettner (2015)
as Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)

Can't Be Heaven (2000)
as Hubbie

The Three Wishes of Billy Grier (1984)
as Billy Grier

Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016)
as Self

High Powder (1982)
as Eddie
Beyond the Bonsai (2022)
Actor

Wax On, Fuck Off (2010)
as Self

The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story (1993)
as Robert Garwood

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead (2009)
as Bobby Bianchi
The Way of The Karate Kid (2005)
as Self / Daniel

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
The Girl in the River (—)
Actor

The Ballad Of Danko Jones (2012)
as Dr. Lee Dorian

Across Grace Alley (2013)
as Father

Sweep the Leg (2007)
as Daniel Larusso/Hilmself





