Ralph Macchio Biography

Ralph Macchio is an American actor who shot to fame as Daniel LaRussoo in ‘The Karate Kid’ series. Although initially hesitant about the idea of becoming an actor, he became one of the most popular teen stars of the 1980s with the television show ‘Eight Is Enough’. After that, ‘The Karate Kid’ happened. Macchio later portrayed several diversified characters and is known for his versatile acting skills. In addition to being an actor, Ralph is also a producer and director. Macchio has appeared in a number of films like ‘Crossroads’, ‘My Cousin Vinny’, ‘The Outsiders’, apart from sequels to ‘The Karate Kid’. He has also appeared in television series like ‘Eight is Enough’ and has made guest appearances of many television series like ‘How I Met Your Mother’. He has played himself in television shows such as ‘Beer League’ and ‘A Good Night to Die’. He has been one of the most influential and successful teen artists of his time. He also participated in ABC’s dance show, ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Machhio married Phyllis Fierro in 1987 and the couple has two children together, Julia and Daniel.