Ralph Macchio The 80s Hero Still Loved by Fans Decades Later

Full Name: Ralph George Macchio Jr.

Date of Birth: November 4, 1961

Ralph Macchio Age: 64 years

Age Generation: Baby Boomer

Place of Birth: Huntington, New York, USA

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Italian and Greek ancestry

Married Status: Married

Occupation:

• Actor
• Producer
• Director

Religion: Not publicly disclosed

Resident Off: Long Island, New York

Ruling Planet: Pluto

Chinese Zodiac: Ox

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Nicknames: The Karate Kid

Family

Father Name: Ralph Macchio Sr.

Mother Name: Rosalie Macchio

Brother Name: Steven Macchio

Ralph Macchio Wife: Phyllis Fierro, married since 1987

Daughter Names: Julia Macchio 

Sons Names: Daniel Macchio

• Donal Gibson
The other 4 brothers’ names are not publicly known

Pets Name: Oliver, a Yorkshire terrier

Physical Traits

Height in Centimeters: 175

Height in Feet: 5 feet 9 inches

Weight in Kilograms: 74

Weight in Pounds: 163

Bodytype: Slim to athletic

Build: Toned and compact

Shoe Size: 10 US

Distinctive Features:

• Expressive eyes, boyish charm, and an enduring underdog screen persona.

Body Measurements: 38 – 33 – 13

Eye Color: Dark brown

Hair Color: Black

Education and Acting Training

• Graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, New York, in 1979.
• Began tap dancing lessons at age three in the 1960s.
• Discovered by a talent agent at age 16 in 1977.
• Received minimal karate training in 1984 for The Karate Kid.
• Underwent five weeks of intensive training in 1984 for martial arts scenes.

Ralph Macchio Movies And TV Shows

Ralph Macchio Movies

• The Outsiders 1983
• The Karate Kid 1984
• Crossroads 1986
• The Karate Kid Part II 1986
• The Karate Kid Part III 1989
• My Cousin Vinny 1992
• Naked in New York 1993
• Can’t Be Heaven 1999
• A Good Night to Die 2003
• Beer League 2006
• Lost Cat Corona 2017
• Psych: The Movie 2017
• Karate Kid: Legends 2025

Ralph Macchio TV Shows and OTT

• The Deuce 2017-2019 HBO drama
• Cobra Kai 2018-2025 Netflix
• Eight Is Enough 1977-1981

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Nominated for Young Artist Award in 1982 for Up the Academy.
• Received American Short Film Award in 2002 for Love Thy Brother.
• Honored at PaleyFest in 2025 for Cobra Kai contributions.
• Earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.

Hobbies and Interests

• He enjoys family time in Long Island.
• He pursues writing, authoring memoirs like Waxing On.
• He supports sports, New York Islanders games.
• He practices light fitness routines.

Business Ventures

• He endorses brands tied to Karate Kid merchandise.
• He invests in production ventures, co-producing Cobra Kai episodes.
• Author of a memoir, expanding into publishing and branded appearances.

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Supports children’s health initiatives, contributing to organizations like Ronald McDonald House.
• Participates in fan-facing charity events and industry benefit appearances.

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• He still owns the original wax on, wax off car, a 1947 Ford Super De Luxe convertible.
• He maintains a youthful look at 64, attributed to good genes.
• He’s a big New York Islanders NHL team fan
• Before his acting career, he was the student choreographer for his high school musicals

Controversies

• He has avoided major controversies, maintaining a clean image throughout his Hollywood career.

Ralph Macchio Net worth

• $8 million in 2025