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Ralph George Macchio II (born November 4, 1961) also known as Ralph Macchio, is a well-known actor from the United States. He rose to fame for his role as Daniel LaRusso in the television series The Karate Kid.
He overcame his initial reluctance to pursue an acting career and became one of the most famous teenage stars of the 1980s with the TV series Eight Is Enough, which he later starred in The Karate Kid. In addition to being an actor, he is also a director and producer.
In addition to the sequels to The Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio has appeared in a number of films, including Crossroads, My Cousin Vinny, and The Outsiders. He has also guest-starred in a number of TV series, including How I Met Your Mother and Eight Is Enough.
He has played himself in the television shows A Good Night to Die and Beer League. Ralph Macchio and Phyllis Fierro married in 1987 and later gave birth to Julia Macchio and Daniel Macchio.
American actor
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| full name: | Ralph George Macchio Jr. |
| stage name: | Ralph Macchio |
| date of birth: | November 4, 1961 (62 years old) |
| place of birth: | Huntington, New York, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.74 m |
| parents: | Rosalie Macchio, Ralph Macchio Sr. |
| brothers and sisters: | Steven Macchio |
| Wife • Spouse: | Phyllis Fierro ( m. 1987) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| children: | Julia Macchio, Daniel Macchio |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $4 million |
Early life and education
Ralph George Macchio II was conceived by ranchers Ralph Macchio II and Rosalie Macchio on November 4, 1961, in New York City. He has a brother named Steven Macchio.
His mother, Rosalie Macchio, is of Italian descent, while his father, Ralph Macchio Sr., is of Greek and Italian descent. His roots are in Naples.
In 1979, Ralph Macchio received his high school diploma from Half Hollow Hills West.
Profession
Ralph Macchio’s first job was as a spokesperson for Dr. Pepper and Bubble Yum. He made his film debut in the 1980 film, “College,” and played the role of Jeremy Andretti in the TV series “Eight Is Enough.”
In 1983, he played Johnny Cade in the film adaptation of SE Hinton’s novel of the same name, The Outsider. Ralph Macchio shot to fame in 1984 when he was cast as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid. He reprised the role in the sequels, The Karate Kid II and The Karate Kid III.
His career languished for the next few years, but he bounced back in 1992 with his first major adult role in the hit comedy My Cousin Vinny, playing William Gambini. Ralph Macchio played a confused Chris in the 1993 independent film Naked in New York. He played the title character, J. Pierrepont Finch, in the 1996 revival of the 1962 musical How to Succeed in Business Without Trying.
Ralph Macchio made a recurring appearance on ABC’s Ugly Betty in 2008. He played politician Archie Rodriguez. In 2010, he played Carl Morelli in a stage reading of A Room of One’s Own. In 2011, he competed on ABC’s dance competition Dancing with the Stars, but was eliminated in the semifinals and only finished fourth.
He was chosen to play Alfred Hitchcock in the 2012 film Hitchcock, which was based on the book Alfred Hitchcock and Psycho. Other actors in the film included Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Biel, etc. He also appeared in an episode of the popular comedy series How I Met Your Mother.
Ralph Macchio co-starred in the 2016 Off-Broadway production of A Room of My Own.
Awards and achievements
- Ralph Macchio was nominated for a Young Artist Award in 1992 for Best Young Actor in a Television Special for Eight Is Enough.
- In 2002, he won the Audience Choice Award at the Stoney Brook Film Festival for Love Your Brother.
- He received further recognition at the 2002 Long Island International Film Expo when he won the Festival Award for the same film.
- In November 2008, he was ranked 80th on VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
personal life
Ralph Macchio’s grandmother introduced him to his future wife, Phyllis Fierro, when he was 15. They married in 1987.
In 1992, Phyllis Fierro gave birth to their first child, Julia Macchio, a daughter, and in 1996, they had another child, Daniel Macchio.
net worth
Ralph Macchio’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million. He has been an actor since the age of 16 and has earned most of his income from movies.
social media
- Instagram: @ralph_macchio
- Twitter: @ralphmacchio
