Ralph Macchio

Q: Has Ralph Macchio won any awards?

While Ralph Macchio has not won an Academy Award, he has received several nominations and awards throughout his career, including Teen Choice Awards for his roles in The Karate Kid.

Q: What was Ralph Macchio's first film?

Ralph Macchio's first film was the 1980 movie Up the Academy, which marked the beginning of his acting career before achieving fame in The Karate Kid.

Q: What other films has Ralph Macchio starred in?

In addition to The Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio starred in films such as My Cousin Vinny and The Outsiders, contributing to his diverse filmography.

Q: Is Ralph Macchio involved in any television shows?

Yes, Ralph Macchio stars in the series Cobra Kai, which is a sequel to The Karate Kid and has received critical acclaim for its nostalgic yet fresh approach.

Q: What is Ralph Macchio's estimated net worth?

Ralph Macchio's estimated net worth is around $4 million, reflecting his successful career in acting and television over the decades.

Q: Has Ralph Macchio worked with any notable directors?

Ralph Macchio has worked with several notable directors, including John G. Avildsen, who directed The Karate Kid, and Jonathan Lynn in My Cousin Vinny.

Q: What is Ralph Macchio's background?

Ralph Macchio was born in New York and began acting at a young age. His Italian-American heritage has influenced his roles and appeal in various films and television shows.

Known for

The Karate Kid (2010)

IMDb 6.2 / 10

2010 / Drama, Sport / 140mins

Twelve-year-old Dre Parker could have been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre...

Cobra Kai (2018–)

IMDb 8.5 / 10

2018– / Action, Comedy / 30 min

This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on...

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

IMDb 6.1 / 10

1986 / Action, Family / 113 min

After discovering that his father is at death's door, Mr. Miyagi sets out to Japan, to see him with Daniel. Upon arriving, Miyagi must...

Name

Ralph Macchio

Height

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Born

4 November 1961, Huntington, New York, USA

Spouses

Phyllis Fierro (1987–present)

Children

2; Julia Macchio, Daniel Macchio

Parents

Ralph Macchio Sr., Rosalie Macchio

Estimated Net Worth

$4 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2025	Movie Karate Kid: Legends After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move...	Daniel LaRusso	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2024	Movie Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson The Problem Child, Jake 'El Gallo' Paul, goes up against the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson, live from...	Self	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2024	TV Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo Go behind the scenes with the cast and creators of "Cobra Kai" as they break down the action and surprises...	Self	TMDB 8.9 / 10
2024	TV Dinner Time Live with David Chang Chef David Chang hosts an unfiltered dining experience as he cooks for celebrity guests and shares culinary secrets.	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2022	Movie Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary This is the first documentary covering Steve Vai's life from 1960 to 1990. (Co-written by Steve Vai.) Cover Vai's life...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 8.5 / 10
2022	Movie Beyond the Bonsai Cobra Kai stars Ralph Macchio and Mary Mouser discuss their experiences of working on the show from season 1 to...	Unknown character	Not rated
2021	Movie More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of...	Self	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2021	TV The Netflix Afterparty Hosts David Spade, Fortune Feimster and London Hughes welcome guests from the newest and biggest Netflix titles for fun conversations,...	Self	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2020	TV The Drew Barrymore Show Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2020	TV Reunited Apart Josh Gad reunites the cast and crews of various classic movies, and discusses the the films in hilarious yet heartfelt...	Self	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2019	TV The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and...	Self - Guest	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2018	TV Cobra Kai This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and...	Daniel LaRusso	TMDB 8.2 / 10
2018	Movie A Dog and Pony Show A renowned circus dog is the only one left behind after her traveling show leaves town. In a stroke of...	Aaron	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2017	Movie Psych: The Movie The ambitious friends come together during the holidays after a mystery assailant targets one of their own. A comedic thrill-ride...	Nick Conforth	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2017	TV The Deuce The story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early...	Officer Haddix	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2017	Movie John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.	Self	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2017	Movie Lost Cat Corona A play-it-safe guy must search for his wife's missing cat, bringing him face-to-face with the colorful, wacky, and sometimes, the...	Dominic	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2016	Movie Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central...	Self	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2015	TV The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late...	Self	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2015	Movie I Hate Christian Laettner He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament. He's the only player to...	Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2015	Movie The Real Miyagi The life of Fumio Demura, the greatest karate master of a generation.	Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2014	Movie A Little Game Ostracized at her posh new uptown school and shaken by the death of her beloved grandmother, a 10-year-old downtown girl...	Tom Kuftinec	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2013	Movie Across Grace Alley A young boy struggling with his parents' divorce seeks solace in his infatuation with a captivating woman he discovers through...	Father	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2013	TV Whose Line Is It Anyway? Comedian Aisha Tyler hosts this improv comedy show where the actors on the show - Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan...	Self	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2013	Movie He's Way More Famous Than You When once-up-and-coming indie film starlet Halley Feiffer loses her boyfriend, her agent and her career in one fell swoop she...	Ralph Macchio	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2012	Movie Hitchcock Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an...	Joseph Stefano	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2012	Movie Holiday Spin A former dance champion sidelined years by an injury enlists the help of his estranged son to prepare for the...	Ruben	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2012	Movie The Ballad Of Danko Jones The Ballad Of Danko Jones is a short intriguing story of Canadian rock band Danko Jones trying to save the...	Dr. Lee Dorian	Not rated
2012	TV Comic Book Men A show for Fanboys by Fanboys. Set in uber-geek Kevin Smith's iconic comic shop Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash,...	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2011	Movie His Way A look at the professional, political and personal life of legendary movie producer Jerry Weintraub featuring interviews with friends, family...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2010	TV Conan A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.	Self - Guest	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2010	Movie Wax On, Fuck Off Ralph Macchio, once a former teen idol, once on top the world in the 80s. Now he is a family...	Self	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2009	TV Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2009	Movie Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead Julian Marsh is an out of work ladies' man who lands a job directing a bizarre adaptation of Hamlet. After...	Bobby Bianchi	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2007	TV Head Case Meet Therapist Dr Elizabeth Goode. She's brash, unconventional, judgmental, but undeniably thriving as the "it" therapist to Hollywood's maladjusted elite....	Self	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2007	Movie Sweep the Leg Sweep the Leg incorpoarates elements of the 1984 film The Karate Kid and features appearances by nearly the entire original...	Daniel Larusso/Hilmself	Not rated
2006	TV Ugly Betty Wannabe writer Betty Suarez is a plain girl from Queens, who is smart, hardworking and savvy but lacks a fashionable...	Archie Rodriguez	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2006	Movie Beer League An unemployed slacker inspires his softball teammates to improve their game to avoid getting kicked out of the local league.	Maz	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2006	TV The One Show A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.	Self	TMDB 4.4 / 10
2006	TV Psych Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a...	Logan Phelps	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2006	TV Psych Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a...	Nick Conforth	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2005	Movie Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' Join director Francis Coppola and his remarkable cast as they reminisce about their experiences shooting "The Outsiders" in 1982 in...	Self	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2005	TV How I Met Your Mother A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best...	Ralph Macchio	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2005	TV Dancing with the Stars The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted...	Self - Contestant	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2005	Movie The Way of The Karate Kid Retrospective documentary on the making of The Karate Kid (1984).	Self / Daniel	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2004	TV Entourage Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty...	Ralph Macchio	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2003	TV Comedy Central Roasts Celebrities and comedians belt out good-natured insult comedy jokes at the expense of a guest of honour. The event is...	Self	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2003	Movie A Good Night to Die One day in the life of a hit man, Ronnie, who spends it trying to save the life of fellow...	Donnie	TMDB 3.1 / 10
2003	TV Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2001	TV Law & Order: Criminal Intent The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following...	Louis Marciano	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2000	Movie Can't Be Heaven Everyone eventually meets the love of their lives. Sometimes, like Danny and Julia, that person comes along when you are...	Hubbie	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1999	TV Twice in a Lifetime Prematurely deceased people are given the opportunity to correct something that went wrong in their lives and thus change them...	Officer Dan Payello / Phillip Barbosa	TMDB 6.2 / 10
1999	Movie The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue The rats and mice, made intellectually superior in the original Secret of N.I.M.H., return to Thorn Valley to groom their...	17 Year Old Tim (voice)	TMDB 4.7 / 10
1997	TV The View ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...	Self - Guest	TMDB 4.4 / 10
1996	TV The Daily Show The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
1995	TV The Outer Limits Anthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story...	Dr. Neal Eberhardt	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1993	Movie Naked in New York Naked in New York begins in the car of grown up Jake, he is talking to us about his girlfriend,...	Chris	TMDB 4.8 / 10
1993	Movie The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story Marine Private First Class Robert Garwood spent fourteen harrowing years as a Vietnam P.O.W. only to finally be released and...	Robert Garwood	TMDB 5.0 / 10
1992	TV MTV Movie & TV Awards The annual film & TV awards show presented by MTV. The nominees are decided by producers and executives at MTV...	Self - Presenter	TMDB 8.1 / 10
1992	Movie My Cousin Vinny Two carefree pals traveling through rural Alabama on their way back to college are mistakenly arrested and charged with murder....	William 'Bill' Gambini	TMDB 7.5 / 10
1991	Movie Too Much Sun A multimillionaire, whose son is gay and daughter a lesbian, leaves a will with one clause: His children will inherit...	Frank, Jr.	TMDB 4.7 / 10
1989	Movie The Karate Kid Part III Despondent over the closing of his karate school, Cobra Kai teacher John Kreese joins a ruthless businessman and martial artist...	Daniel LaRusso	TMDB 5.9 / 10
1988	Movie Distant Thunder A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after...	Jack Lambert	TMDB 5.7 / 10
1988	TV LIVE with Kelly and Mark A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.6 / 10
1986	Movie The Karate Kid Part II Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he...	Daniel LaRusso	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1986	Movie Crossroads A wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.	Eugene Martone	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1984	Movie The Three Wishes of Billy Grier A teenager must cope with a disease that causes himself to age at an astronomical rate.	Billy Grier	TMDB 5.0 / 10
1984	Movie Teachers A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school...	Eddie Pilikian	TMDB 5.7 / 10
1984	Movie The Karate Kid New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali....	Daniel LaRusso	TMDB 7.2 / 10
1983	Movie The Outsiders In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. When a deadly...	Johnny Cade	TMDB 7.2 / 10
1982	Movie High Powder Joe, who has been pushing drugs at his high school, expands his business to include the ski team. Rick, one...	Eddie	TMDB 9.0 / 10
1982	Movie Dangerous Company The true story of Ray Johnson, a convict who spent most of his life in and out of prison until...	Denny Brody	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1980	Movie Up the Academy Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the...	Chooch Bombalazzi	TMDB 4.7 / 10
1977	TV Eight Is Enough Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29,...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.2 / 10
1977	TV Eight Is Enough Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29,...	Jeremy Andretti	TMDB 6.2 / 10
TBA	Movie The Girl in the River A seasoned criminologist and a young female psychologist are lured to a remote Mississippi town to investigate the murder of...	Unknown character	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2025	Movie Karate Kid: Legends After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2018	TV Cobra Kai This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and...	Co-Executive Producer Production	TMDB 8.2 / 10
2018	TV Cobra Kai This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and...	Director Directing	TMDB 8.2 / 10
2013	Movie Across Grace Alley A young boy struggling with his parents' divorce seeks solace in his infatuation with a captivating woman he discovers through...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2013	Movie Across Grace Alley A young boy struggling with his parents' divorce seeks solace in his infatuation with a captivating woman he discovers through...	Writer Writing	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2010	Movie Wax On, Fuck Off Ralph Macchio, once a former teen idol, once on top the world in the 80s. Now he is a family...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2002	Movie Love Thy Brother A comedic look at the disastrous effects of sibling rivalry.	Writer Writing	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2002	Movie Love Thy Brother A comedic look at the disastrous effects of sibling rivalry.	Director Directing	TMDB 8.0 / 10

Karate Kid: Legends

2025 / TMDB 7.0

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

2022 / TMDB 8.5

Beyond the Bonsai

2022

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

2021 / TMDB 7.1

A Dog and Pony Show

2018 / TMDB 5.6

Psych: The Movie

2017 / TMDB 7.3

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