An Autocomplete Journey with Ralph Macchio: From The Karate Kid to Cobra Kai

Summary

Ralph Macchio, the famous actor who played Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, takes the Wired Autocomplete interview and answers questions related to his personal and professional life. From his karate training to his best friend and his involvement in gangster movies, Ralph shares interesting anecdotes and experiences with the viewers.

Who is Ralph Macchio in Cobra Kai?
Who taught Ralph Macchio karate?
Who is Ralph Macchio’s best friend?
How was Ralph Macchio discovered?
How many karate movies with Ralph?
How many languages does Ralph Macchio speak?
Does Ralph Macchio respond to fan mail?
Does Ralph Macchio have a black belt?
Does Ralph Macchio use a stunt double?
Does Ralph Macchio play guitar?
Is Ralph Macchio left-handed?
Is Ralph Macchio from New Jersey?
Is Ralph Macchio vegan?
Is Ralph Macchio a nice guy?
Was Ralph Macchio in The Godfather?
Was Ralph Macchio in Menudo?
Was Ralph Macchio on Dancing with the Stars?
Why did Ralph Macchio stop Karate Kid?
Why is Ralph Macchio thanked in Thor?
Why does Ralph Macchio look so young?
What is Ralph Macchio’s book about?
What was Ralph Macchio’s first movie?
What gangster movie was Ralph Macchio in?
Did Ralph Macchio appear on Jeopardy?

Who is Ralph Macchio in Cobra Kai?

Ralph Macchio plays Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai, a character he also played in The Karate Kid. He finds it fulfilling to portray a flawed character who has grown up and has new flaws different from those he had as a teenager. He feels delighted that the younger generation can relate to his character’s experiences.

Who taught Ralph Macchio karate?

Pat E. Johnson, who played the referee in the final tournament scene of The Karate Kid, trained Ralph Macchio in Goju-Ryu style of Okinawan classic karate. Pat Johnson also taught other actors, including Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi in the movie. Pat Johnson and his team were a big part of creating all those famous karate sequences.

Who is Ralph Macchio’s best friend?

Ralph Macchio has a few great friends, but he believes his wife is his best friend. He has been married for 35 years and is blessed with two great adult kids.

How was Ralph Macchio discovered?

Ralph Macchio was discovered while attending a dance recital. A few talent agents noticed him and offered him to audition for a few commercials, and he got a Bubble Yum commercial, which was his first-ever paid gig.

How many karate movies with Ralph?

Ralph Macchio appeared in three Karate Kid movies.

How many languages does Ralph Macchio speak?

Ralph Macchio speaks only English and “New York.”

Does Ralph Macchio respond to fan mail?

Ralph Macchio used to respond to fan mail early on in his career, but as he became more famous and started to receive more messages, it became harder to respond to everyone. He encourages his fans not to take it personally if they don’t receive a reply from him and tries to answer them all by doing good work and spreading cheer.

Does Ralph Macchio have a black belt?

Ralph Macchio does not have a black belt, but he has more knowledge about martial arts than what an eggshell beige belt represents.

Does Ralph Macchio use a stunt double?

Ralph Macchio tries not to use a stunt double and is always keen to do all his stunts himself. Though he admits it was much easier back in the day and has hurt himself a few times, he has never broken anything.

Does Ralph Macchio play guitar?

Ralph Macchio plays a little basic guitar, but he had to learn blues, classical, electric, and acoustic guitar for his movie ‘Crossroads’. However, all the final performances were done by professional players and he had to playback.

Is Ralph Macchio left-handed?

No, Ralph Macchio is not left-handed. He finds it difficult to do certain tasks requiring left-handedness.

Is Ralph Macchio from New Jersey?

Ralph Macchio is from New York, but his Karate Kid character, Daniel LaRusso, is from Newark, New Jersey, and people often confuse the two.

Is Ralph Macchio vegan?

No, Ralph Macchio is not vegan, but he wishes to be one. He said that sometimes he tries to be vegan, but then he knuckles under.

Is Ralph Macchio a nice guy?

Ralph Macchio tries to put his best foot forward and be kind to everyone. He believes that it is important to put good out into the world in hopes of getting it back. Though he intends to be good, he admits that the good guy facade has just been a charade for decades.

Was Ralph Macchio in The Godfather?

Ralph Macchio was not in The Godfather, but he did work with Francis Ford Coppola (the director of The Godfather) on a movie called ‘The Outsiders’, which he is proud of. Ralph also worked alongside Robert De Niro in the Broadway play, ‘Cuba And The Teddy Bears’.

Was Ralph Macchio in Menudo?

Ralph Macchio did not appear in Menudo, but he finds it amusing that people ask him that question.

Was Ralph Macchio on Dancing with the Stars?

Yes, Ralph Macchio participated in Dancing With The Stars in 2011, 2012, and 2018 but did not win the competition.

Why did Ralph Macchio stop Karate Kid?

Ralph Macchio feels that it’s a misconception that he stopped Karate Kid in 1983. He finished filming Karate Kid II and thought that he would never play Daniel LaRusso again. Interestingly, the storyline of Karate Kid III has paved the way for the story for season five of Cobra Kai.

Why is Ralph Macchio thanked in Thor?

There is another Ralph Macchio who works in the Marvel, Spider-Man, & Stan Lee universe, and he is the one who is thanked in Thor. Ralph Macchio found out about the other Ralph Macchio when he searched himself on the internet and found it hilarious when people asked him about it.

Why does Ralph Macchio look so young?

Ralph Macchio attributes his youthful boyishness to good genes and leaning into it. He jokes, “It’s my parents’ fault!”

What is Ralph Macchio’s book about?

Ralph Macchio’s book is titled ‘Wax On, Wax Off: The Karate Kid and Me’. It takes readers on a nostalgic and contemporary journey through the life of Daniel LaRusso, from 1983 until now, and shares the ups and downs of his career and how it touched so many people’s lives.

What was Ralph Macchio’s first movie?

Ralph Macchio’s first movie was an R-rated Warner Brothers comedy called ‘Up The Academy.’ It was directed by Robert Downey Sr., father of Robert Downey Jr.

What gangster movie was Ralph Macchio in?

Ralph Macchio played a gangster in the 1992 movie called ‘A Good Night to Die’.

Did Ralph Macchio appear on Jeopardy?

Yes, Ralph Macchio appeared on Jeopardy and enjoyed the experience. There was also a category about Cobra Kai in the game show.