Ralph Macchio
Born: 1961-11-04 in Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Karate Kid: Legends as Daniel LaRusso
2024
- Dinner Time Live with David Chang as Self
- Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo as Self
- Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson as Self
2022
- Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary as Self (archive footage)
- Beyond the Bonsai
2021
- The Netflix Afterparty as Self
- More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story as Self
2020
- The Drew Barrymore Show as Self
- Reunited Apart as Self
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self - Guest
2018
- Cobra Kai as Daniel LaRusso
- A Dog and Pony Show as Aaron
2017
- The Deuce as Officer Haddix
- Psych: The Movie as Nick Conforth
- Lost Cat Corona as Dominic
- John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs as Self
2016
- Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe as Self
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- The Real Miyagi as Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)
- I Hate Christian Laettner as Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- A Little Game as Tom Kuftinec
2013
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? as Self
- He's Way More Famous Than You as Ralph Macchio
- Across Grace Alley as Father
2012
- Comic Book Men as Self
- Hitchcock as Joseph Stefano
- Holiday Spin as Ruben
- The Ballad Of Danko Jones as Dr. Lee Dorian
2011
- His Way as Self
2010
- Conan as Self - Guest
- Wax On, Fuck Off as Self
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead as Bobby Bianchi
2007
- Head Case as Self
- Sweep the Leg as Daniel Larusso/Hilmself
2006
- Psych as Nick Conforth
- The One Show as Self
- Ugly Betty as Archie Rodriguez
- Beer League as Maz
2005
- How I Met Your Mother as Ralph Macchio
- Dancing with the Stars as Self - Contestant
- Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' as Self
- The Way of The Karate Kid as Self / Daniel
2004
- Entourage as Ralph Macchio
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest
- Comedy Central Roasts as Self
- A Good Night to Die as Donnie
2002
- Love Thy Brother ... (Writer)
2001
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Louis Marciano
2000
- Can't Be Heaven as Hubbie
1999
- Twice in a Lifetime as Officer Dan Payello / Phillip Barbosa
1998
- The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue as 17 Year Old Tim (voice)
1997
- The View as Self - Guest
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
1995
- The Outer Limits as Dr. Neal Eberhardt
1993
- Naked in New York as Chris
- The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story as Robert Garwood
1992
- MTV Movie & TV Awards as Self - Presenter
- My Cousin Vinny as William 'Bill' Gambini
1991
- Too Much Sun as Frank, Jr.
1989
- The Karate Kid Part III as Daniel LaRusso
1988
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest
- Distant Thunder as Jack Lambert
1986
- The Karate Kid Part II as Daniel LaRusso
- Crossroads as Eugene Martone
1984
- The Karate Kid as Daniel LaRusso
- Teachers as Eddie Pilikian
- The Three Wishes of Billy Grier as Billy Grier
1983
- The Outsiders as Johnny Cade
1982
- Dangerous Company as Denny Brody
- High Powder as Eddie
1980
- Up the Academy as Chooch Bombalazzi