Ralph Macchio is 62: Photos of the Karate Kid From His Young Years to Now

Ralph Macchio has been in the spotlight since he was a kid! See the 62-year-old from his start right here.

You probably know Ralph Macchio as Danny LaRusso: the apprentice to Mr. Miyagi, who works his way up in the world of karate throughout all three of The Karate Kid films. Years later, Ralph returned to the world of on-screen karate and reprised his role as Danny on Cobra Kai in 2018. He reunited with his rival, Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka), for the spin-off story, which is now in its fifth season on Netflix.

Ralph was a success even before The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai. Danny, who was born in Nov. 1961, made his film debut in the 1980 teen comedy Up the Academy. His other notable roles include Johnny Cade in The Outsiders (1983), Eugene Martone in Crossroads (1986) and Bill Gambini in My Cousin Vinny (1992).

Ralph has been in the spotlight for so long! See the star’s nearly 40-year journey through Hollywood by scrolling through the photos below!

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Ralph Macchio young

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Ralph Macchio in ‘The Outsiders’

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Ralph Macchio in ‘Teachers’

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Ralph Macchio in ‘The Karate Kid’

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Ralph Macchio With Burt Long & Robert De Niro

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Ralph Macchio & Phyllis Fierro at ‘Great Balls of Fire’ Premiere

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Ralph Macchio in ‘My Cousin Vinny’

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Ralph Macchio Laughs with Will Smith

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Ralph Macchio at ‘Take Me Home Tonight’ Premiere

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Ralph Macchio at the 2018 US Open

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Ralph Macchio at 2019 BBMAs

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Ralph Macchio in ‘Cobra Kai’

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Ralph Macchio at the Premiere Of ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 5

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Ralph Macchio at the Premiere Of ‘Hocus Pocus’

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