Ralph Macchio ( Ralph George Macchio Jr) is an American actor & Producer who worked in many plays, movies, theater, video games, etc was born on November 4, 1961, in Huntington, New York.
He is the son of Ralph George Macchio Sr and Rosalie. His father owned a ranch & was of mixed ethnicity as half Italian and half Greek. His mother was pure Italian. He has one brother named Steve Macchio.
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Ralph Macchio’s Education:
Ralph’s parents sent him to dance school to make him more confident in his life. They don’t want to make him as shy as them. He got his early education from Local High School, Newyork. Then, He graduated from the Half Hollow Hills Central School, Newyork.
Ralph Macchio’s Wife:
The Karate Kid’s famous actor is happily married in1987 to his girlfriend Phyllis Fierro who is a nurse practitioner. The reason behind his success is also his successful marriage and a cooperative and caring wife. His wife plays a vital role during the covid pandemic.
How he met his wife:
The actor met his wife for the first time at his cousin’s 16th birthday party when he was 15 & Phyllis was 16, one year older than him. He was introduced to Phyllis Fierro by his grandmother.
Ralph Macchio Family:
Ralph and his wife have two children, one daughter, and one son. After five years of marriage, in 1992 the couple welcomed their first daughter. They named her Julia Macchio who is a movie dancer by profession & played a role in various projects.
In 1996, the couple was blessed with a boy. They named him Daniel inspired by his famed character Daniel LaRusso. Daniel Macchio is a singer & director by profession. Both the children of the actor keep the legacy of their father.
How Ralph Macchio entered in showbiz industry:
Ralph started attending dance classes when he was just three years old. When he was 16, he was discovered by a talent agent and cast into the tv serial “Eight is enough” as Jeremy Andretti.
From this role, Ralph’s career started.
Ralph Macchio Theatre, Music videos, Video games, Movies, & tv Shows:
Ralph Macchio worked in many serials, movies i.e “My Cousin Vinny”, “Ugly Betty”, “The outsiders”, “The Deuce” and the most popular Netflix “Karate Kid” from which he gets immense fame as ‘Daniel LaRusso’. Then he worked in 2 of Karate Kid’s movies. In 2018, He worked in the sequel television series, “Cobra Kai” along with his fast friend William Zabka.
Theatre:
YEAR |
Title | Character | Notes |
1986 |
Cuba and His Teddy Bear | Teddy |
The Public Theater |
1996-1997 | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying | J. Pierrepont Finch |
US national tour |
Music videos:
YEAR |
Title | Artist | Character |
2007 |
Sweep the Leg | No More Kings | Himself |
2010 |
“Had Enough” | Danko Jones |
Dr. Lee Dorian |
2011 | “I Think Bad Thoughts” | Danko Jones |
Dr. Lee Dorian |
2012 | “The Ballad of Danko jones” | Danko Jones |
Dr. Lee Dorian |
Movies:
YEAR |
Title | Character |
Notes |
1980 | Up the Academy | Chooch Bambalazi | |
1982 |
High Powder | Eddie |
Television film |
1982 |
Dangerous Company | Denny Brody |
Television film |
1983 |
The Outsiders |
Johnny Cade |
|
1984 |
The Karate Kid |
Daniel LaRusso |
|
1984 |
Teachers |
Eddie Pilikian |
|
1984 |
The Three Wishes of Billy Grier | Billy Grier |
Television film |
1986 |
Crossroads |
Eugene Martone |
|
1986 |
The Karate Kid Part 2 |
Daniel LaRusso |
|
1988 |
Distant thunder |
Jack Lambert |
|
1989 |
The Karate Kid Part 3 |
Daniel LaRusso |
|
1990 |
Too Much Sun |
Frank JR. |
|
1992 |
The Last P.O.W.: The Bobby Garwood Story | Robert Garwood |
Television film |
1992 |
My Cousin Vinny |
Bill Gambini |
|
1993 |
Naked in New York |
Chris |
|
1998 |
Dizzyland | N/A |
Short film |
1998 |
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue | Timmy Brisby (voice) |
Direct-to-video film |
1999 |
Can’t Be Heaven |
Hubbie Darling |
|
2000 |
The Office Party | Sean |
Short film |
2001 | Popcorn Shrimp | Cop #2 |
Short film |
2003 | A Good Night to Die |
Donnie |
|
2006 |
Beer League | Maz | |
2009 |
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead |
Bobby Bianchi |
|
2010 |
Wax On, F*ck off | Himself, concept writer | Short film |
2012 | Hitchcock |
Joseph Stefano |
|
2012 | Holiday Spin | Robin |
Television film |
2013 |
He’s Way More Famous Than You |
Himself |
|
2014 |
A Little Game |
Tom |
|
2015 | Lost Cat Corona | Dominic | |
2017 |
Psych: The Movie | Nick Conforth |
Television film |
TBA |
A Dog and Pony Show |
Aaron |
Post-production |
Television Show:
YEAR |
Title | Character |
Notes |
1980-81 |
Eight Is Enough | Jeremy Andretti |
Recurring role (19 episodes) |
1982 |
CBS Afternoon Playhouse | Tony Barnett |
Episode: ”Journey to Survival” |
1999 | The Outer Limits | Dr. Neal Eberhardt |
Episode: ”The Other Side” |
2000 |
Chicken Soup for the Soul | Max |
Episode: ”Letters to Suzie” |
2000 |
Twice in a Lifetime | Officer Dan Payello |
Episode: ”My Blue Heaven” |
2005 |
Entourage | Himself |
Episode: ”Aquamansion” |
2007 |
Head Case | Himself |
Episode: ”Ralph Macchio and Liz Phair” |
2008-2009 |
Ugly Betty | Archie Rodriguez |
Recurring role (11 episodes) |
2010 |
Law & Order(Criminal Intent) | Louis Marciano |
Episode: ”Inhumane Society” |
2010 |
Psych | Nick Conforth | Episode: We’d Like to Thank the Academy” |
2011 |
The Whole Truth | Frankie Berlito |
Episode: ”Lost in Translation” |
2011 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself (contestant) |
Placed in fourth (17 episodes) |
2012 | Happily Divorced | Frankie |
Episode: ”Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place“ (Parts 1&2) |
2013 |
Robot Chicken | Daniel Larusso, Colonel Steven Shay, Janitor | Episode: ”Caffeine-Induced Aneurysm” |
2013 | Who I Met Your Mother | Himself |
Episode: ”The Bro Mitzvah” |
2014 |
Psych | Logan Phelps | Episode: ”Remake A.K.A.Cloudy …With a Chance of Improvement” |
2016 |
Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe | Himself / roaster |
Television special |
2017 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? | Himself |
Special Guest (Season10, Episode 8) |
2017-2019 |
The Deuce | Officer Haddix | Recurring role(17 episodes) |
2018 | Kevin Can Wait | Alviti |
2 episodes: ”The Smoking Bun” and “Phat Monkey” |
2018 |
Conan | Himself | Episode: ”Conan Without Borders:Japan; pre-recorded video clip |
2018 | Cobra Kai | Daniel LaRusso |
Main role Continuation of The Karate Kid film series |
Video Game:
YEAR |
Title | Character |
2020 | Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues |
Daniel LaRusso (voice) |
Ralph Macchio Politics:
As the actor isn’t so vocal about his political beliefs, it’s unpredictable who he is supporting or not.
Ralph Macchio Networth:
Ralph Macchio‘s net worth is approximately $4 million as per records.