Ralph Macchio

AKA:
Ralph George Macchio
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
11/04/1961
Birthplace:
Huntington, New York
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biography
A dark, "ethnic" and lithe young lead of 1980s Hollywood, Ralph Macchio saw his film career sputter as he outgrew teenaged roles. A contemporary Sal Mineo, he fared best playing New York street kids wavering between going bad or succeeding in life. He gained stardom, first in the teen must-see flick, "The Outsiders," (1983) before reaching superstardom as the lead in "The Karate Kid" (1984) and its two sequels. Like Michael J. Fox, he was hampered by a boyish look that belied his age.

Born Nov. 4, 1961 in Hunington, Long Island, NY, Macchio began his career landing NY-based TV commercials. By Continued

milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Appeared in TV commercials from childhood
1980 
Made feature film debut, "Up the Academy"
1980 
Made TV debut as Jeremy Andretti on ABC series "Eight is Enough"
1982 
Made TV-movie debut "Journey to Survival" for "CBS Afternoon Playhouse"
1983 
Cast as Johnny Cade in "The Outsiders"
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