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    Ralph Macchio Biography, Age, Kids, Karate Kid, The Outsiders, Movies, Interview

    Last Updated on June 17, 2025: By Robert Njora

    Ralph Macchio Biography

    Ralph Macchio is an American actor, best known for his roles in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, Crossroads, My Cousin Vinny, and The Outsiders. He is also known for his completion in the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars.

    Ralph Macchio Age

    Ralph was born on 4 November 1961 in Huntington, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 4 November every year.

    Ralph Macchio Family

    He is the son of Rosalie (née DeSantis) and Ralph Macchio, Sr., a ranch owner. His father was half of Italian and half of Greek descent, and his mother was of Italian descent In a screen test in 1980, Macchio said his parents were from Naples.

    Ralph Macchio Wife

    He first met his wife, Phyllis Fierro,  a nurse practitioner through his grandmother when he was fifteen. They then married on April 5, 1987.

    Ralph Macchio Children

    The couple has two children, their first-born daughter Julia born in 1992 and their son Daniel born in 1996.

    Ralph Macchio Net Worth

    Macchio has enjoyed a long career in the acting industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from his work as an actor. He has been able to accumulate a huge and modest fortune. Macchio is estimated to have a net worth of about $4 million.

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    Ralph Macchio photo

    Ralph Macchio The Outsiders

    He appeared as Johnny Cade, one of a gang of tough, low-income working-class teens in the American coming-of-age drama film The Outsiders. Two Socs, Bob Sheldon, and Randy Anderson meet Johnny, Ponyboy, and Two-Bit in a drive-in theatre, speaking to the wives of the Socs, Cherry, and Marcia.

    On the advice of Dallas, and knowing that murder in Oklahoma is punishable by death, Ponyboy and Johnny flee on a cargo train, and hide out in an abandoned church in Windrixville. To pass time, the boys play poker and Ponyboy reads Gone with the Wind and quotes Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay”.

    The boys are praised for their heroism, but Johnny is charged with manslaughter for killing Bob, while Ponyboy may be sent to a boys’ home. Dallas drives an injured Ponyboy to the hospital to visit Johnny. Ultimately, in the death of Bob, Ponyboy is cleared of wrongdoing and allowed to stay with his family. Turning the pages of Johnny’s Gone with the Wind copy, Ponyboy finds Johnny’s letter saying it was worth sacrificing his own life to save the children.

    Ralph Macchio Crossroads

    He Starred as Eugene Martone, a Seventeen-year-old who has a fascination for blues music in the American coming-of-age musical drama film Crossroads. Willie then says that he knows the missing Robert Johnson tune in question but refuses to give it to Eugene unless the boy breaks him out of the facility and takes him to Mississippi, where he has an unfinished settlement business.

    During their journey, Eugene and Willie first-hand experience Robert Johnson’s blues heritage, engaging in an impromptu jam session at a “Jook Joint” where Willie gives Eugene the nickname “Lightning” because of his musical ability.

    The Devil, “Scratch,” appears and says the contract is still valid for Willie’s soul, even though Willie is ultimately dissatisfied with how his life turned out. The Devil is challenging: if Eugene can come to a special concert and win a guitar battle against his ringer guitarist, Willie will get back his soul.

    Ralph Macchio Dead

    The entertainment web site Buzz Faze published an article saying that Karate Kid actor Ralph Macchio had died of a heart attack on 10 June 2016. Those were fake news, Macchio is still very much alive and has been active on his social media.

    Ralph Macchio Dancing With The Stars

    He together with partner Karina Smirnoff were eliminated from ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars”  in 2011 but had no regrets about his dancing experience. The two lost a chance of having an extra 15 points added to their score after the judges unanimously picked the NFL star Hines Ward and pro partner Kym Johnson over them in the “Winner Takes All.”

    Ralph Macchio My Cousin Vinny

    He stirred as Bill Gambini in the film My Cousin Vinny, a college student from New York who just got scholarships together with his friends to [NYU) shop at a Sac-O-Suds convenience store and accidentally shoplift a can of tuna.

    Ralph Macchio Marvel

    He stirred as Bill Gambini in the film My Cousin Vinny, a college student from New York who just got scholarships together with his friends to [NYU) shop at a Sac-O-Suds convenience store and accidentally shoplift a can of tuna.

    Ralph Macchio How I Met Your Mother

    He appeared as himself in the season of How I Met Your Mother, an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS. He is hated by Barney who wants Zabka to win. How Old Was Ralph Macchio In Karate Kid.

    How Old Was Ralph Macchio Karate Kid 1 and Karate Kid 2

    He was 16 years old during filming Karate Kid 1 and 22 years when he filmed  Karate Kid 2.

    Ralph Macchio Pat Morita Funeral

    He was cast as “Daniel-san,” Noriyuki “Pat” Morita an American film.

    Ralph Macchio Psych

    He reprised on his role as Nick Conforth, the police academy officer who trained Shawn and Gus in season 5 of the American detective comedy-drama television series Psych.

    Ralph Macchio Body Measurements

    Here are some of the facts you don’t want to miss about Macchio.
    • Full Name: Ralph George Macchio Jr.
    • Date of Birth: 4 November 1961 
    • Place of Birth: Huntington, New York, United States
    • Nationality: American
    • Marital Status: Married
    • Height:‎5′ 8, 5” (174 cm)
    • Weight: ‎161 pounds (73 kg)
    • Shoe Size: Not Available
    • Body Shape: Not Available
    • Hair Colour: Not Available

    Ralph Macchio Movies

    2017 Psych: The Movie
    2015 Lost Cat Corona
    2014 A Little Game
    2013 He’s Way More Famous Than You
    2012 Hitchcock
    2012 Holiday Spin
    2010 Wax On, F*ck Off
    2009 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead
    2006 Beer League
    2003 A Good Night to Die
    2001 Popcorn Shrimp
    2000 The Office Party
    2000 Can’t Be Heaven
    1998 Dizzyland
    1998 The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
    1993 Naked in New York
    1992 The Last P.O.W.: The Bobby Garwood Story
    1992 My Cousin Vinny
    1990 Too Much Sun
    1989 The Karate Kid Part III
    1988 Distant Thunder
    1986 Crossroads
    1986 The Karate Kid Part II
    1984 The Karate Kid
    1984 Teachers
    1984 The Three Wishes of Billy Grier
    1983 The Outsiders
    1982 High Powder
    1984 Dangerous Company
    1980 Up the Academy
    TBA A Dog and Pony Show

    Frequently Asked Questions About Ralph Macchio

    Who is Ralph Macchio?

    He is one of American’s best known and best-loved actors.

    How old is Macchio?

    He is 58 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1961.

    How tall is Macchio?

    He stands at a height of 5 feet, 7 inches.

    Is Macchio married?

    He is married to his lovely wife Phyllis Fierro.

    How much is Macchio worth?

    He is an accomplished actor with an estimated net worth of  $4 million.

    How much does Macchio make?

    His salary is still under review.

    Where does Macchio live?

    He lives in ‎Long Island, New York‎, in the United States of America.

    Is Ralph Macchio dead or alive?

    She is still alive and in good health.

    Where is Macchio now?

    He is working on his film career.

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