Ralph Macchio
Actor
American actor who plays Daniel LaRusso; he learned karate solely for the roles.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth11/4/1961
Country of OriginUnited States
Biography
Before The Karate Kid he had no martial arts background and learned the techniques from choreographer Pat Johnson. He returned to the part thirty years later in Cobra Kai, by then with the training behind him. He is the most commonly cited example that a screen karate student and a real karateka are two different things.
Filmography
A screen role does not mean the person actually practises the art — that is listed above.