Ralph Macchio- Biography
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Ralph George Macchio Jr. is a well-known actor and producer from the United States. He appears in all three Karate Kid and Cobra Kai sequels, as well as a television and sequel series. His roles in television shows and films include The Outsiders, My Cousin Vinny, Eight is Enough (a television series), Ugly Betty, Crossroads, and The Deuce. He also co-executive produces the show with William Zabka.
Later, Macchio portrayed a variety of characters and is noted for his varied acting abilities. Ralph is a producer and director in addition to being an actor. Ralph rose to international prominence in 1984 as Daniel LaRusso in ‘The Karate Kid.’ He returned for the sequels to The Karate Kid II and ‘The Karate Kid III.’
What is the Net Worth of Ralph Macchio? Salary, Earnings
His net worth is estimated to be close to $4 million. He co-created the television series Cobra Kai, which earned $100,000 each episode throughout two seasons. According to reports, the series pays $1 million to each individual per season.
Ralph Macchio- Birth, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education
Macchio was born on November 4, 1961, in Huntington, New York, USA. He is the eldest son of Rosalie and Ralph Macchio Sr. His father is half Greek and half Italian, and his mother is half Italian. Macchio revealed in a 1980 screen test that his family is from Naples.
In 1979, he graduated from Half Hollow Hills West High School.
Ralph Macchio- Married Life
Macchio’s grandmother introduced them to his nurse practitioner wife, Phyllis Fierro. He was only fifteen at the time. The pair married on April 5, 1987, and had two children, Julia Macchio, their daughter, and Daniel Macchio
Ralph Macchio- Professional Career
Macchio was 16 years old when he was discovered by a talent agent. He was cast as Jeremy Andretti in Eight is Enough and subsequently as Johnny Cade in The Outsiders (1983). His success in The Outsiders landed him the role of Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid in 1984, followed by two sequels. In the 1992 hit comedy My Cousin Vinny, he played Billy Gambini.
Macchio appeared in HBO’s Entourage in 2005, and then in No More Kings’ Sweep The Leg music video in 2007 as a parody of his character in Karate Kid as Daniel and himself. He also appeared in two Danko Jones music videos. In 2008, Macchio was ranked number 80 on VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
Hitchcock starred in Macchio with Scarlett Johansson, Antony Hopkins, Toni Collette, Helen Mirren, and Jessica Biel. In 2013, he also appeared in the renowned American series How I Met Your Mother. In 2016, Macchio co-starred with Mario Cantone in A Room of My Own.
Ralph Macchio, along with William Zabka, is a co-producer of the series Cobra Kai.
Body Measurements
Macchio, the Karate Kid star, has long been a fan of extreme sports. In numerous interviews, he has stated how important health is to him. He eats plenty of veggies, fruits, whole grains, protein, and fiber. He enjoys working out and doing cardio. Macchio also enjoys playing softball and tennis.
He never lets his age get in the way of his passion for extreme sports and his fitness program.
Trivia
- Macchio’s mother is of Italian descent, and his father is half Greek and half Italian.
- Macchio portrayed Teddy in Cuba and his Teddy in 1986.
- Macchio is a New York Islanders fan who served as the team’s celebrity captain in 1991.
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