Purely History on Instagram: "This man doesn’t age. Ralph Macchio, born November 4, 1961, in Huntington, New York, is best known for playing Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid films. Before his martial arts fame, he gained early attention on television in Eight Is Enough and made a strong impression as Johnny Cade in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders (1983). His breakout came the following year with The Karate Kid (1984), a role that turned him into an international star. The story of an underd

AARP on Instagram: "@Ralph_Macchio was a teen icon when he got the part in Francis Ford Coppola’s film, “The Outsiders.” The actor reflects on landing the role of Johnny Cade and his teen magazine days. AARP Members can access the full interview with Macchio at the link in our bio. #ralphmacchio #teenstar #karatekid #karatekidlegends #cobrakai #80s #legacy"

cristenstevart on Instagram: "Ralph Macchio is an American actor born on November 4, 1961, in Huntington, New York. Best known for his iconic role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid (1984) and its sequels, as well as the series Cobra Kai, Macchio became a pop culture staple in the 1980s. His other notable roles include Johnny Cade in The Outsiders (1983) and Bill Gambini in My Cousin Vinny (1992). With a career spanning over four decades, Macchio continues to act, produce, and engage in project