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Ralph Macchio is a film actor, television actor and film producer, born on November 4, 1961 in Huntington, New York, United States. As of 2026, Ralph Macchio is 64 years old. Credited works include The Karate Kid.
My Take
Ralph Macchio's career is, to me, a quiet rebuke to the idea that actors must constantly reinvent themselves. He played Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid and then, decades later, returned to the same character in Cobra Kai — and somehow made that continuity feel like artistic integrity rather than nostalgia-mining. The Emmy nomination for the series proved the gamble paid off. I respect performers who understand exactly what they mean to audiences and lean into it with sincerity. The Huntington, New York native aged gracefully into the role of a lifetime by simply never letting go of it, and that loyalty is oddly moving.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ralph Macchio
- Name (Japanese)
- ラルフ・マッチオ
- Reading
- らるふ・まっちお
- Born
- November 4, 1961 (age 64)
- Origin
- Huntington, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / film producer / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Karate Kid |
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ralph Macchio born?
Born November 4, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Ralph Macchio from?
Ralph Macchio is from Huntington, New York, United States.
What does Ralph Macchio do?
Ralph Macchio works as actor, film actor, television actor, film producer, voice actor.
What is Ralph Macchio known for?
Notable works include The Karate Kid.
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