Ralph Macchio

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

42Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 4, 1961

Birth Place: Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA

About Ralph Macchio

Ralph George Macchio (born November 4, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid series, Billy Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, and Johnny Cade in The Outsiders. He is also known to American television audiences for his season five recurring role as Jeremy Andretti on the comedy-drama Eight Is Enough. He competed on the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ralph Macchio reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ralph Macchio's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ralph Macchio remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ralph Macchio Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ralph Macchio's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary (2022) movie poster

★8.5

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary — This is the first documentary covering Steve Vai's life from 1960 to 1990. (Co-written by Steve Vai.) Cover Vai's life g

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

2022•Documentary

★7.5

★7.5

My Cousin Vinny — Two carefree pals from Brooklyn traveling through rural Alabama on their way back to college are mistakenly arrested, an

My Cousin Vinny

1992•Comedy

★7.4

★7.4

Crossroads — A wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.

Crossroads

1986•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Psych: The Movie — The ambitious friends come together during the holidays after a mystery assailant targets one of their own. A comedic th

Psych: The Movie

2017•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

The Outsiders — In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. Whe

The Outsiders

1983•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ralph Macchio.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Karate Kid: Legends	Daniel LaRusso	Hit	Similar →
2024	Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson	Self	Average	Similar →
2022	Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story	Self	Hit	Similar →
2018	A Dog and Pony Show	Aaron	Average	Similar →
2017	Psych: The Movie	Nick Conforth	Hit	Similar →
2017	John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs	Self	Hit	Similar →
2017	Lost Cat Corona	Dominic	Flop	Similar →
2016	Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe	Self	Hit	Similar →
2015	The Real Miyagi	Daniel LaRusso (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2014	A Little Game	Tom Kuftinec	Hit	Similar →
2013	Across Grace Alley	Father	Average	Similar →
2013	He's Way More Famous Than You	Ralph Macchio	Flop	Similar →
2012	Hitchcock	Joseph Stefano	Hit	Similar →
2012	Holiday Spin	Ruben	Hit	Similar →
2012	The Ballad Of Danko Jones	Dr. Lee Dorian	Flop	Similar →
2011	His Way	Self	Average	Similar →
2010	Wax On, Fuck Off	Self	Hit	Similar →
2009	Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead	Bobby Bianchi	Flop	Similar →
2007	Sweep the Leg	Daniel Larusso/Hilmself	Flop	Similar →
2006	Beer League	Maz	Flop	Similar →
2005	Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2005	The Way of The Karate Kid	Self / Daniel	Flop	Similar →
2003	A Good Night to Die	Donnie	Flop	Similar →
2000	Can't Be Heaven	Hubbie	Flop	Similar →
1998	The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue	17 Year Old Tim (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1993	Naked in New York	Chris	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story	Robert Garwood	Flop	Similar →
1992	My Cousin Vinny	William 'Bill' Gambini	Super Hit	Similar →
1991	Too Much Sun	Frank, Jr.	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Karate Kid Part III	Daniel LaRusso	Average	Similar →
1988	Distant Thunder	Jack Lambert	Average	Similar →
1986	The Karate Kid Part II	Daniel LaRusso	Average	Similar →
1986	Crossroads	Eugene Martone	Hit	Similar →
1984	The Three Wishes of Billy Grier	Billy Grier	Flop	Similar →
1984	Teachers	Eddie Pilikian	Average	Similar →
1984	The Karate Kid	Daniel LaRusso	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Outsiders	Johnny Cade	Hit	Similar →
1982	High Powder	Eddie	Flop	Similar →
1982	Dangerous Company	Denny Brody	Average	Similar →
1980	Up the Academy	Chooch Bombalazzi	Flop	Similar →
N/A	The Girl in the River	-	Flop	Similar →

Ralph Macchio - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ralph Macchio?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ralph Macchio is "Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Ralph Macchio acted in?

Ralph Macchio has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ralph Macchio?

Other notable films include "My Cousin Vinny", "Crossroads", and "Psych: The Movie".