'Karate Kid' and 'Cobra Kai' star Ralph Macchio will find Hollywood stardom
Times of discover News: Karate Kid and Cobra Kai icon Ralph Macchio gets a star after Mr. Miyagi actor Pat Morita is inducting him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Of course, Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso in the first three Karate Kid movies and reprised the role in Netflix's Cobra Kai film spinoff series. Walk of Fame organizers announced Tuesday that Macchio, 63, will receive his 2,796th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 11:30 a.m. PT at 6633 Hollywood Blvd.
According to the Walk of Fame press release, William Zabka — who played rival-turned-ally Daniel in the first Karate Kid movie and the Cobra Kai series — will speak at the ceremony. Tamlyn Tomita, who played Daniel's girlfriend Kumiko in The Karate Kid, Part II and reprised the role for Cobra Kai, is also scheduled to speak at Macchio's Hollywood Walk of Fame event.
"The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome Ralph Macchio to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, receiving a star from his mentor and movie sensei, Pat Morita. It's absolutely perfect," said Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony Producer Ana Martinez. next door." A statement: "It's a beautiful tribute to his legacy and a testament to Ralph's remarkable career that has inspired generations."
Ralph Macchio's screen career began in 1980 when he made his film debut in the military academy comedy Up at the Academy for director Robert Downey Sr. Following this, Macchio had a recurring role as Jeremy Andretti in the 1980-81 ABC family comedy drama Eight Is Enough, and had roles in three television movies.
In 1983 Macchio starred as Johnny Cade in director Francis Ford Coppola's classic coming-of-age drama The Outsiders, and as Daniel LaRusso in 1984's The Karate Kid. In addition to his turns in the second and third Karate Kid films and Cobra Kai, Macchio has also appeared in films such as Crossroads, My Cousin Vinny, and Hitchcock.
After the Cobra Kai season 6 finale, Macchio again returned to The Karate Kid: Will stars opposite Daniel LaRusso in Legends. Starring Jackie Chan, Joshua Jackson and Ming-Na Wen, Karate Kid: Legends is set for theatrical release on May 30, 2025. Recent Hollywood Walk of Fame inductees include Beetlejuice director Tim Burton. Ralph Macchio will receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 20.
