Ralph Macchio

"Wax on, wax off" – behold the original Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio. Macchio embarked on his professional acting career at 16, with his initial role being Jeremy Andretti in Eight Is Enough.

His breakthrough came when he portrayed the underdog character Daniel in The Karate Kid, a role he has reprised numerous times, including in the recent sequel, Cobra Kai.

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