Ralph Macchio

Teenager Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) moves with his mother (Randee Heller) from Newark, New Jersey to Reseda, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. The family is in search of a new beginning after the death of Daniel's father. Their new apartment's handyman is an eccentric but kindly and humble Okinawan immigrant named Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita).Daniel meets Read Full Story

Growing up, I begged my parents to let me take karate classes. Earning a black belt was way more important than scoring a Chanel one. And the reason I desperately desired the ultimate bad ass accessory was because of one man, Ralph Macchio. His role as Daniel Larusso shaped the moral identity of an entire generation -- even today, I get a little choked up when I hear "you're the best, around, nothing's gunna ever keep you down." But while his childhood may be immortalized on film, his career has matured as Ralph has. Now, as Congressman Archie Rodriguez, he tackles his first real ... Read Full Story

The original and one and only "Karate Kid" is lashing out at plans for a big-money remake of the hit movie, urging Hollywood producers to leave classic films alone. Ralph Macchio shot to international fame as a teenager when he landed the part of Daniel LaRusso in the first "Karate Kid" picture. He went on to star in two more sequels before the sword was passed in 1994's "The Next Karate Kid" to a young Hilary Swank. Now the role is to be taken on by Hollywood star Will Smith's 10-year-old son, Jayden, in a new version of the original movie, which will be ... Read Full Story

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 The original "Karate Kid" is speaking up about the upcoming remake of the 80s film. Ralph Macchio thinks the 10-year-old Jaden Smith has "got chops." Macchio, who played Daniel LaRusso in the three "Karate Kid" films, said that the casting of Jaden - son of Hollywood superstar Will Smith , who is also producing the movie - makes sense in the film's storyline. However, he is unsure about the new Mr. Miyagi, previously played by the late Pat Morita and will be played by Jackie Chan . He tells MTV, "From my personal view, the filling the void of what ... Read Full Story

Will Smith called the original Karate Kid to give his young son Jaden guidance on how to play the role in the forthcoming remake . Read Full Story