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| birthplace = [[Huntington (CDP), New York|Huntington, New York]] [[United States|U.S.]] |
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| spouse = Phyllis Fierro (1987–present), two children |
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Born | Ralph George Macchio |
Spouse(s) | Phyllis Fierro (1987–present), two children |
Ralph George Macchio (born November 4, 1961)[1] is an American actor of Italian ancestry.[2] His most notable role was as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid series.
Born in Huntington, Long Island, New York, Macchio attended Half Hollow Hills High School West.[3]
Career
Early roles
Macchio first became a star when he appeared in television commercials for products such as Bubble Yum and Dr Pepper. His first major role was playing Jeremy in the television series Eight Is Enough. In 1983, he appeared alongside many young actors who had yet to become major stars, such as C. Thomas Howell, Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Patrick Swayze, and Matt Dillon in The Outsiders.
The Karate Kid series
It was not until 1984 that Macchio, in his early 20s, became an international teen idol, after the release of the first Karate Kid movie in which he stars alongside Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue. He continued this success with the film's sequels, Karate Kid Part II and III. With his boyish looks, Macchio became one of the most famous teen idols of the mid-1980s, his face appearing on the cover of many teen "bubble gum" magazines such as Tiger Beat, 16, and Teen Beat.
Macchio spoke out about the planned remake of the original Karate Kid, stating that he feels the film will be a flop and no one can replace Pat Morita.[4]
Later career
In 1992, 31-year-old Macchio starred opposite Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei in the hit comedy, My Cousin Vinny, playing the part of a city boy "Billy Gambini," who was wrongly accused of murder while passing through a small Alabama town. It was the first significant adult role of his career. Also of note was his appearance in the 1986 film, Crossroads, portraying music student "Eugene Martone," who battles "Jack Butler" (played by guitarist Steve Vai), a protégé of the Devil.
Since the mid 1990s, Macchio's film appearances have been occasional cameo- or supporting roles, notably and recently A Good Night to Die and Beer League.
In 2005, Macchio played himself in the HBO series, Entourage.
On May 1, 2007, Macchio played himself in an episode of the Starz series, "Head Case," with Alexandra Wentworth and Liz Phair.
In 2008, he appeared in a VitaminWater commercial that featured NASCAR driver Carl Edwards. Macchio was depicted as Edwards' "spiritual advisor," and dressed in his "Karate Kid" garb.
In October 2008, he appeared in two episodes of the ABC Network television series, "Ugly Betty," as local politician, "Archie Rodriguez."
Macchio is ranked #80 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars.[5]
Personal life
On April 5, 1987, Macchio married Phyllis Fierro, with whom he has a daughter (Julia, born 1992) and a son (Daniel, born 1996). Macchio has one brother, Steven. His parents, Ralph and Rosalie Macchio, own the Wild West Ranch and Western Town, in Lake George, New York.[6]
Filmography
Year | Movie | Role | Other notes |
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1980 | Up the Academy | Chooch Bambalazi | |
1980 | Eight Is Enough | Jeremy Andretti | TV series |
1982 | Dangerous Company | Denny Brody | Television movie |
1982 | High Powder | Eddie | Television movie |
1983 | The Outsiders | Johnny Cade | |
1984 | The Karate Kid | Daniel LaRusso | |
1984 | Teachers | Eddie Pilikian | |
1984 | The Three Wishes of Billy Grier | Billy Grier | Television movie |
1986 | Crossroads | Eugene Martone | |
1986 | The Karate Kid, Part II | Daniel LaRusso | |
1988 | Distant Thunder | Jack Lambert | |
1989 | The Karate Kid, Part III | Daniel LaRusso | Razzie nomination |
1991 | Too Much Sun | Frank Jr. | |
1991 | The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story | Robert Garwood | |
1992 | My Cousin Vinny | Billy Gambini | |
1993 | Naked in New York | Chris | |
1998 | The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue video, | Tim | Voice |
1998 | Dizzyland | ||
1999 | The Other Side (The Outer Limits) | Dr. Eberhardt | TV series episode |
2000 | Can't Be Heaven | Hubbie Darling | |
2000 | The Office Party | Sean | |
2001 | Popcorn Shrimp | Cop | |
2003 | A Good Night to Die | Donnie | |
2005 | Entourage | Himself | Episode series |
2006 | Beer League | Maz | |
2007 | Head Case | Himself | Starz series, episode five |
2008 | Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead[7] | Bobby Bianchi |
Pop culture
DJ Q-Ball of the Bloodhound Gang released a song on his MySpace called "The Ralph Macchio Memoirs." Poetry slam artist Big Poppa E references Ralph Macchio in his performance The Wussy Boy Manifesto. Nerdcore artist MC Frontalot mentions him in his song "Braggadocio."
Macchio is featured in a brief cameo at the end of the No More Kings video for Sweep the Leg.
Jimmy Urine of the band Mindless Self Indulgence refers to himself as Ralph Macchio in their DVD Our Pain, Your Gain during the song "Stupid MF."
In the hit comedy television series Friends episode titled The One with Phoebe's Wedding, Italian character Joey Tribbiani mentions that he lost out on a part in a movie: "How could I not get that part? Stupid Ralph Macchio."
References
- ^ Please use a more specific IMDb template. See the documentation for available templates.
- ^ NN Database
- ^ "Ralph Macchio Biography". movies.yahoo.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
- ^ theDISH Magazine
- ^ "100 Greatest Teen Stars #'s 80-61". vh1devas2000live.com. MTV Networks. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
- ^ Wild West Ranch
- ^ 'The Outsiders' Cast : Where Are They Now?
External links
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- Ralph Macchio Homepage