William Michael Zabka, born on October 20, 1965, is a famous American actor. The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part 2 (1986), and TV Show Cobra Kai (2018-Present). In addition, in 2004, he was nominated for an Academy Award for co-writing and producing a short film.
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- Full name: William Michael Zabka
- Date of Birth: October 20, 1965
- Age: 58
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, screenwriter, director, producer
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters)
- Parents: Stanley William Zabka (father), Nancy Zabka (mother)
- Siblings: Guy Zabka (brother)
- Spouse: Stacie Zabka
- Children: Michael William, Noah Anthony William and Julia William
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $12 million
Early life and education
William Michael Zabka, 58, was born in New York City on October 20, 1965. He was raised by his parents, Stanley William Zabka and Nancy Zabka, and his brother, Guy Zabka.
His mother, Nancy, is a business liaison, producer and production assistant, and Stan Zabka is a director, writer and composer. His father, who is of Czech descent, was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He has worked as a production manager on several films, including Chuck Norris’s Forced to Revenge (1982).
Zabka graduated from El Camino Real Charter High School in Los Angeles in 1983 and later attended California State University, Northridge to study film.
personal life
William Zabka met Stacey Zabka during his journey in the entertainment industry and fell in love with her. Their relationship deepened over time and they eventually became happily married.
The couple shares the joys and responsibilities of parenthood and have three children, Michael William, Noah Anthony William, and Julia William. Despite life’s challenges, their commitment to each other remains steadfast.
Profession
Zabka’s breakthrough role came in his debut film, The Karate Kid (1984), in which he played Johnny Lawrence, the main antagonist of the title character played by Ralph Macchio.
Despite having no previous karate training, he was an accomplished wrestler. Participation in this film prompted him to study Tang Soo Do, eventually earning a second-degree green belt.
In the 1980s, Zabka starred in many comedy films, such as Just one of them (1985) and back to school (1986). He also co-starred in the CBS series Equalizer Played the protagonist’s son (1986-89).
he is National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985). Despite being stereotyped as a bully, Zabka expressed his frustration with being associated with the villain character.
In the 1990s and 2000s, he focused on independent films while pursuing filmmaking studies. In 2003, he wrote and produced the short film The Majority (aka The Bridge) Filmed in the Czech Republic and Poland.
The film received critical acclaim and won awards at several prestigious film festivals. Zabka was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2004.
In 2007, Zabka directed and starred in the No More Kings music video “Leg Sweep” Starring in the original The Karate Kid Actor. He continued his directing career for Rescal Flatts In 2010 and 2017.
Awards
- MTV Movie Award for Best Villain (1984) – The Karate Kid
- Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film (2004) – Most
net worth
William Zabka has accumulated a huge fortune during his successful career, which is estimated to be around $12 million.
social media
- Instagram: @william_zabka
- Twitter: @WilliamZabka
Filmography
- The Karate Kid
- back to school
- Just one of them
- Hot Tub Time Machine
