Ralph Macchio Breaks Down His Career, from 'Karate Kid' to 'Cobra Kai' | Vanity Fair

[@Lollipopmorgue]

I’m so glad he never went the dark roads that so many young actors took.

[@rumblefish9]

Yeah considering he worked with Robert Downey Sr. (For anyone who doesn't get the reference, RDJ's dad was an infamous druggie who introduced his own son to drugs)

[@roxyagogo0810]

Totally agreed, especially for someone who took the world by storm when he was so young! No anti-ageing stuff, no facelift, no alcohol/drug/anger issues...He's even been married to the same person for more than 30 years. Wonder if he's extremely mentally stable, and/or he's simply enjoying being an actor as a job, not as the enabler of fortune and fame.

[@anunknownperson4018]

@@roxyagogo0810 i think he has a decent life you know, like good parents etc. a good kid

[@serenitybeats1677]

Wdym dark roads

[@yasmine4945]

@@serenitybeats1677 drugs and alcohol

[@torivaldes]

The fact that he was 21 in the outsiders, when he was playing a 16 year old that looks 14 is seriously mind-blowing.

[@Ssundass]

NO FRRR

[@_lucia_3798]

I know right.

[@sofiafaretra1465]

I know I can't believe it!! That's a good thing for him though cause he'll always look 10 years younger than his actual age!

[@kweenkong2281]

Ain’t no way he was 21 in that movie wtf

[@isabellaacabane2926]

@@kweenkong2281 now he’s almost 60 years

[@b0xergxng993]

His voice now literally just sounds like his young voice with a sore throat. That’s crazy.

[@Jim19822]

You do know it's not his voice in the karate kid

[@ReblazeGaming]

John wick what?

[@jasonsmith8300]

@@Jim19822 yes it is

[@teddy.g.coastmusic]

@@ReblazeGaming he's trolling you lol. Don't listen

[@matthewgillen5263]

No it doesn't his voice is so much whinier now

[@blackkimberly295]

Ralph could play a high school student in Riverdale.

[@laceyesquino1876]

This comment is underrated 😂😂

[@jereanellaster2085]

This is funny

[@isabellgutierrez920]

LMFAO

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

🤣🤣🤣

[@destinyjohnson5314]

HAHAHA

[@Tacticaldegree]

I was resistent to watch Cobra Kai, it just didn't look that interesting to me. But I decided to give the first episode a shot because I was bored. I never expected to binge the 2 seasons in one sitting. It's actually soo good.

[@jackieec]

I agree, it’s better when you’ve already seen TKK too if anyone hasnt already!

[@Mike-hj7gg]

maybe a thousand times better than i thought it would be.. watched both seasons in 2 days, now i'm just waiting for season 3

[@ethanpawelczyk1510]

mike kenneth the same exact thing I did 2 days ago

[@Tacticaldegree]

@@jackieec Thing is i remember watching Karaty Kid when i was younger but i forgot most of what happened in it. I still enjoyed it a lot though. The rivalry between them is so fun.

[@jimothy2250]

The show doesn’t have the right to be as good as it is. But it is.

[@brianMcGranahan0311]

This man is responsible for countless hours of quality entertainment throughout my youth. Thank you sir.

[@ianmooresguard1721]

Hes says yourwelcome

[@timothyholmes4588]

Same here. I can't even count how many times I've seen his movies. It's crazy

[@jokers101funny9]

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[@patypus555]

Mine too. Can’t remember how many times I watched and rewatched Karate Kid. Too many.

[@jameswise6011]

You should have said, “ youts!” lol 😂

[@HD-fd7tn]

Can’t believe he was 20 in the outsiders. He could’ve still passed for a middle schooler

[@IsnanaDayton]

Haha totally forgot he was in the outsiders

[@dadocta8355]

Yeah, that's strange.

[@9ammincalabasas]

2-20???? IS MY WHOLE LIFE A LIE I REALLY THOUGHT HE WAS LIKE 18

[@avawood234]

I THOUGHT HE WAS 12 WTF

[@The808Mixmaster]

Lmao yo I'm 29 but look like I'm fckin 18 or something 😂

[@one-eye1721]

I remember when COBRA KAI was announced and I thought "Oh, that'll be cute for a bit of nostalgia for my generation..." I had no idea it would be a real show and actually become as good as it is.

[@rollotomassi4768]

The fact that I don't hate the kids is amazing. Well i don't like Larussa's son in the show, but the karate kids are not annoying . Usually in this kind of thing, the kids are always forced and annoying.

[@blessedxxiii8908]

blessing in disguise😎💯

[@jamesaitchison9478]

He's such a likeable guy, level headed and down to earth.

[@anne.9644]

Mhm!

[@izukumidoriya713]

fr

[@maytumhutchinson3235]

That’s not Ralph Macchio, that is Daniel Larusso. He kicks the competition.

[@lobsterplays8156]

Icy Mite so true

[@godzillarawr]

This is true

[@AdamShmadam-fi7tx]

Icy Mite it is Ralph Macchio he plays the karate kid not that Daniel larruso kid who is he ; )

[@cauall]

@@AdamShmadam-fi7tx No stupid, it's Daniel Larusso I say one of his ads on a billboard yesterday

[@theMF69]

@@AdamShmadam-fi7tx nah really?

[@user-tw6jw]

I’m still baffled how this dude was 21 when filming karate kid but literally looked like a 14 year old boy

[@yourworstnightmare3271]

Believe it or not he was 29 in the karate kid part 3..

[@meggrotte4760]

Yeah actually when I was 25 people used to think I was like 14. I'm now 41 and I could probably pass for 27. I guess it's just DNA thank God cuz I'm not married yet

[@mognokhan1701]

@@yourworstnightmare3271 And was a year older than Terry Silver.

[@tofferooni4972]

@@mognokhan1701 Wat

[@daze4415]

Im the same way. I'm 19 but ppl think I'm like 12

[@Cierra_yo]

He literally said "NO" to aging ❤️

[@aubreylindsey1206]

I'm 15 And People Think I'm 13 Because I Look That Way They'd Be Like "Are You 13?" And My Response Is "No I'm 15" That To Me Is Funny Because Seeing People's Reactions Are Mind Blowing

[@Cierra_yo]

@@aubreylindsey1206 I'm 17 and I look like I'm 12 and plus I'm very short too so people going to think I'm a child too

[@gabbays]

He was 22 in the karate kid, he looks 15 and sounds 12

[@lordchold2316]

well he sounds like he is 13 but still why does he sound like a boy?

[@thatcoolguy6773]

I think he was 17 when he was in the movie

[@aggiemyers7290]

@@thatcoolguy6773 no, it’s proven he was 22 in the karate kid then like 24 in the second and 26 in the third one

[@ilyssahagood8387]

I know

[@ilyssahagood8387]

@@aggiemyers7290 yeah, the third he was 27 and married... Like what!

[@thearch1tect249]

A former child star who did not crash and burn! Good on him!!

[@zaeya_mc]

He wasnt a child star he was a young adult

[@thearch1tect249]

@@zaeya_mc He started as a teenager if you want to get technical but my comment still stands!

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

@@thearch1tect249 yeah but he wasn't on disney or nickelodeon

[@Strawhatalex]

I mean he did burn 😏

[@SnailWitAWifiRouter]

Alex oof

[@dr.zombiex]

When he was talking about Pat, you could see him getting emotional. Beautiful bond there. Rest In Peace, Mr. Miyagi!

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

So true. Yet another aspect of the KK legend that I adore. Did you know he spoke at Pat Moritas memorial/funeral? What a testament to their bond of friendship.

[@getnoobfanflamingo]

AH

[@getnoobfanflamingo]

😔

[@alz1313]

his 70's Italian new yorker accent is so mesmerizing to me

[@vietbond]

Because of The Karate Kid, I grew up to become a martial artist, then an instructor, then a business owner. I have ran my own karate school for almost 13 years now and have been teaching for almost 20. Thanks Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. I love my life!

[@cathalmulveymusic]

It's called a dojo! - Johnny Lawrence- Cobra Kai

[@cathyannis83]

@@cathalmulveymusic I knew what this reply was gonna be before I clicked on it haha

[@bluu_ice6554]

I did the exact same thing! But then I came out of my coma😞

[@catedoge3206]

@@cathalmulveymusic lol

[@clairah8700]

That's awesome!! I've been training in taekwondo for 7 years now and I became an instructor at just age 10. Karate kid definitely inspired me

[@armandos6751]

He’s 60 now that’s crazy still looks 35

[@diecast4556]

well it seems logical, since he looked like a 12 yr ol when he's actually 17 😊

[@zanjisu]

@@diecast4556 you mean he looked like a 12 yr old when he was actually 22

[@JueMMA]

Wait are you serious

[@yetanotheryoutuber4271]

Italian genes.

[@kevintovars]

Senoir Cloaker I check it out barely had no clue he was even in his mid 50s , what is this man even eating

[@TheFaDeZzGaming]

He lives in my town and I’ve come across him a couple of times. One of the most realest and chillest celebrities out there

[@jackodone3208]

does he really

[@davidmurphysandiego]

You're so lucky, I would give anything to tell him how amazing he is

[@niyazahmed2165]

Where

[@brandonlice3460]

Just stop the cap

[@stefanny1938]

In your town?

[@chaip1585]

Ugh he ages so gracefully and he is so down to earth and humble! He seems like he never let the fame and money get to him. I just miss the New York/ Jersey accent, i used to swoon over that when I first saw The Karate Kid😍😍😍 just a beautiful man inside and out

[@jm7804]

He still has that boyish charm, easy smile, and those soulful brown eyes that seem to be looking through the screen at you. His appeal to both men and women is extremely rare.

[@preahko]

C'mon, who else got tears in their eyes when he described his first meeting with Pat Morita? I'm not crying, you are...

[@devonmoon5016]

Frank yes ,me too :'( :-)

[@Aundreas2006]

I did 😭

[@ActuallyStatic]

So your telling me He wasent actually 15 in karate kid

[@bichoraro6328]

he was 22 😭

[@thenobleone6255]

@@bichoraro6328 That old?

[@bichoraro6328]

@@thenobleone6255 yes ik he looked 12 in the movie 😭

[@bill9288]

@@bichoraro6328 WTF

[@bichoraro6328]

@@bill9288 what

[@skylarnicole8077]

can we just talk about how ralph is like AMAZING. he looks 35 and sounds 20 he can play soccer he can act he is amazing at martial arts he can play musical instruments he can broadway sing he dances HE IS AMAZING 😍

[@williamclarke1672]

At faking martial arts*

[@skylarnicole8077]

@@williamclarke1672 yeah right

[@carnage1284]

@@williamclarke1672 well he did pretty good for not having experience

[@williamclarke1672]

@@carnage1284 it was actually pretty sloppy, techniques such as an uraken (back fist) were shown doing an upwards motion. This never happens as it ruins the power of the technique. The only techniques I can say Ralph actually did good on was the kicks. However, the crescent and hook kicks were sloppy. So I’ll say just the Mae Geri (front kick) and mawashi Geri (round kick) were the only good kicks. The movies also didn’t showcase bunkai, the practical application of their katas. This would have made for a much better and more realistic technique than the crane technique. Over all I’d give it a 2/10 on the karate scale. Do you have any experience in karate? Thanks!

[@livetomanifest2272]

I love this guy

[@Jonslondon]

This guy gave every average to skinny built kid back in the 80's some hope. I was definitely one of them.

[@tristramcoffin926]

He gave the pudgy kids hope, too.

[@Jaready247]

He gives me hope in 2020

[@Carloszavalalol]

Lmfao who tf r u

[@d3v0nwitdasticksnshi]

@kietje GET EM A BODYBAG

[@ilovericelol]

It's crazy. I can still see and hear the young Daniel Larusso in Cobra Kai.

[@Sasukej2004]

"And the fact that I was 17 at the time and I probably look like12." lmfao it is tru tho 🤣

[@wlot28]

imo he looked 14-15

[@Sasukej2004]

@@wlot28 well i would be convinced if some1 told me he was 12 at the time. And the only reason he feel older is because of the way he acts.

[@AJGaming-fg8vq]

Vectorszoid and he was 22 when he played the role of karate kid, well according to google anyway

[@justjuvensly]

AJW Gaming yeah some say 21 but 😐 idk

[@Mr110074]

I remember when my class watched The Outsiders and one of the girls thought he was 12 in that movie and the whole class was shocked when the teacher said he was 22.

[@Y54F]

He literally seems like Daniel Larruso irl as well the way he talks and his body language, literally the exact same.

[@paydrizzy7896]

Fax

[@brodyboyde5893]

No really😳 it’s almost like their the same person

[@plextua]

Cap

[@immortal_nae_nae]

Man the way he shakes his head too

[@FellDownTheCornHole]

@@uddinmashrafe the fact that you used that wrong makes me laugh.

[@TheRealDrJoey]

I can't believe he didn't mention "Crossroads," one of the best flicks he was ever in. He did probably the best 'fake' guitar playing ever filmed.

[@n0denz]

Cobra Kai is one of the best 80's homages, and I've been having a blast watching it. I was so excited to see Macchio and Zabka reprise their roles, and then Martin Kove comes back too! It rocks! Also it's neat how both characters are still stuck in the 80's in their own ways, and the soundtrack matches. All in all, just an amazing series.

[@robertlombardo8437]

Of the two of them, Johnny is FIRMLY jammed into the 80s. Lol!

[@hugomendes655]

Sammy, let us hope show doesnt get ruined by.... you know, the thing.!

[@elliegee8346]

First 2 series- absolutely. The needless violence and all the “illegal” stuff ruined the 3rd- for me and quite a few mates anyway

[@glamcruehead0515]

truely! Its one of the best netflix shows ever! Most are rubbish but in rare,amazing times like these,netflix surprises us

[@theshadowplex]

Agreed!

[@Elmerbaby]

Is nobody gonna talk about how he was 22 when he was in Karate Kid?

[@gordonsweeney2268]

Mr sultani no 22. and he looked 12.

[@setsku3834]

gAcHa PX0P alr, sorry i didnt know

[@TheoOJamaloO1]

Everybody is talking about it . Look at the comments

[@alinaserrano4824]

Wait what!? He looked like a child!

[@baileysmith4744]

most of the actors in Cobra Kai are out of school and in their 20’s despite looking like 16 year olds. its normal for actors to be a few years older than their roles

[@mohammadabdulrashed5519]

How u gonna tell me he’s almost 60 but looks late 30s

[@81redddd]

It’s the melanin! If you noticed he is naturally tan

[@Coachidover]

how is he tan lmao

[@81redddd]

@@Coachidover he has a olive complexion 🤦🏾‍♀️ he's definitely not pale, so what is he

[@trefwoordpunk2225]

Hair dye

[@amesx517]

@@81redddd he is Italian.

[@h-lorolltide92]

Seems like such a genuine and humble guy. He looks absolutely fantastic.

[@garageman1989]

he has the slowest aging process I've ever seen. people would kill for that gene.

[@kamuelalee]

karate

[@jbot91]

I'm the same way, it's not so it's cracked up to be if you aren't a movie star. People always call me buddy and pat me on the back and stuff

[@paulflaubert7355]

Check out his son, reallly handsome kid, looks like a movie star too!

[@ahmedalhosani6895]

Keanu Reeves : hold my beer

[@RockDavid]

honestly j just health and life style my grand father is 91, and looks 60..he still gets up eats his 2 raw cloves of garlic and goes out for a jog.. Genes a part of it, but not all of it

[@connorbolton3934]

He’s around 5 years older now than Pat Morita was when he played Mr. Miyagi in Karate Kid.

[@kermitzefrog1163]

Bruh

[@uhhhh.3342]

?

[@tonyvboon]

He's the guy that teaches Daniel in karate kid

[@tqrtoise7678]

Connor Bolton he Looks so young omg

[@steiger2neu97]

Jeeeeez

[@cheffntito6007]

Has anyone else noticed that Ralph’s voice has gotten higher, the older he gets?!?

[@MrParkerman6]

That's cuz everyone's voice gets higher the more they age despite the old person voice impression cliche.

[@animepotato1028]

@@MrParkerman6 that’s the opposite of puberty

[@keons1585]

@@MrParkerman6 Morgan freeman’s voice must’ve been insane

[@lordchold2316]

no his voice was much higher in karate kid cuz he sounded like a boy. but it was also louder. now it is soft and normal for a man.

[@zachvandiver153]

@@keons1585 like lower than darth Vader

[@toddsalkowski448]

If you watch his acting closely in The Karate Kid, you realize what a remarkable job he did with Daniel LaRusso. Macchio doesn't get nearly the credit he deserves for that performance. He's a natural!

[@pipinfresh]

It's criminal how his career didn't skyrocket, he should have gone on to do bigger things but as usual, Hollywood typecast him and railroaded his trajectory. Such a shame.

[@d00ks]

Yea but he’s more famous and beloved than a lot of those that skyrocketed.. Colin Ferrel and many more... Even The Rock. Can you name a single role the rock is known for? NO. He’s the flavor of the last few years.. nothing he has done will last the test of time..

[@RoloCar]

Akeem deadass, maybe besides his earlier movies before he started becoming a pure action star.

[@d00ks]

Isaac Berroa ???

[@RoloCar]

Akeem like the game plan and some of those earlier films

[@FZJanimated]

didnt he quit acting because he wanted to become a firefighter?

[@ushbag]

People that never age: Ralph Macchio Paul Rudd Neil Patrick Harris

[@dawidwiencek5760]

Pharrell Williams

[@bakedbeans6187]

*Paul Rudd

[@danielkim2685]

samuel l jackson

[@rhydonezz1950]

Jackie chan

[@user-vu9tu6ow2l]

Keanu reeves

[@Jan_Iedema]

His first movie was directed by the dad of Downey jr. that’s pretty cool.

[@katemaloney4296]

AND Ralph managed to keep his head on straight and not get dragged into the Hollywood underground. Goes to show that his parents had to be the best.

[@iiMercc]

i know i was shocked when i heard that

[@baron7755]

would that be...perhaps... Robert Downey?

[@steveconn]

Downey Sr. was pretty cool as the Chief in To Live and Die In L.A. Check it out sometime.

[@ryanmounce2850]

I love how he says "a man named Robert Downey Sr", as though 2 billion people haven't heard the name Robert Downey in the last decade or so. Lol

[@bluerox8812]

Him during 90 years old: 🧔🏻

[@catsrwonderful]

me at 90 years old: ⚰️

[@jords8161]

Him when he’s 90: 👶🏽

[@travelator3035]

Him during 90 years old: Officially Miyagi's age in KK1

[@E-G-G-O-Fall]

looking like a 40 year old man🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@travelator3035]

@KK TV But he certainly looked like a senior citizen than a middle aged man.

[@kgalbreaith]

I just watched all of Cobra Kai in 3 days. Can’t wait for season 4.

[@yelmorb]

Same here I watched it in a day lmao

[@emiackerman4430]

Me too lmfao

[@lacia1658]

Sometime next year it might come out

[@valleygirld8116]

we have to wait till october 😒

[@lacia1658]

@@valleygirld8116 next year October? I heard either December 2021 or February 2022

[@ricli3614]

This dude never ages: At 17, he looked 12 At 22, he looked 16 At 28, he looked 18 At 40, he looks 20 At 50, he looks 35 At 59, he looks 45 I bet at 5, he looked like a baby

[@darrenchen964]

Eric Lee maybe

[@sapphirelee7995]

@@darrenchen964 aye y'all rhyming

[@daxbradley4346]

As a baby, I'm pretty sure he was basically nucleus. You couldn't even see him.

[@daxbradley4346]

@ D'oh! my bad

Dax Bradley No problem man its all in good fun haha

[@blackout3681]

Kinda ironic how he played a character named Johnny right before Karate Kid

[@MrParkerman6]

No it isn't. Johnny Lawrence was named after Ralph's character. It isn't irony if it is on purpose.

[@cooc6539]

@@MrParkerman6 they are saying that he was in the movie called “ The outsiders” before the karate kid

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

Fun fact many of the characters are named after screenwriter Robert M Kamen’s relatives. Daniel and Johnny were his nephews to name just two.

[@Cherry-fn7xy]

"I squeaked when I walked. That's how clean I was" - Ralph Macchio, 2020

[@marcusMakoT]

I came across this comment just as he said that!

[@gisellecampos2794]

( him when he’s 20 and trying to buy beer ) the cashier: aRen’T yOu tWelVe?

[@ethanking4063]

He still wouldn't be legal to buy one lmao

[@gisellecampos2794]

Ethan King wdym

[@RaraDav]

You needa be 21 well at least in most states that’s the legal age to buy alcohol

[@gisellecampos2794]

ItzCheezy ohhh ye i forgot

[@ethanking4063]

@@gisellecampos2794 lol yeah

[@jungkookscupofmilk362]

This dude literally never ages

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

He’s such a likable guy. He seems like the kind of guy who is super down to earth and easy to talk to.

[@lordtoes6019]

Mr Miyagi is proud of you Daniel-san.

[@harmsm3]

The Outsiders is one of my favourite films. “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.”

[@bradcha5413]

you can feel the sadness in his eyes talking about Pat Morita

[@daniellee1722]

morita was his mentor in real life macchio called him his sensei in his eulogy to him

[@StarDolph1n]

@@jokers101funny9 shut up

[@kerbo734]

@@jokers101funny9 bot shut up

[@noobmeffazine]

@@jokers101funny9 stfu

[@samikasinghel7]

@@jokers101funny9 stfu no one cares

[@rob9458]

This man is the living embodiment of the 80s, he must be protected

[@Theocracy8]

Yes and sealed....in a museum.

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

The emotion in Ralph's voice as he talks about Pat Morita. So sweet.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

Almost makes me cry abit when he talks about his chemistry with Pat Morita.

[@jameslovesbutter2314]

Same here. I re watched The Karate Kid a few weeks ago and actually cried. I'm 43.

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[@franciet99]

Watch Cobra Kai, if you haven’t already.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

@@franciet99 I already watched both Seasons. Still waiting on Season 3.

[@divinagracialozadadaguiso4803]

Gosh! Ralph doesn't age. And his voice still sounds young.

[@babyyoda3063]

@VWE nah

[@hugomendes655]

And perfect hair...... jesus!

[@plextua]

Nah your prob just old

[@pac5290]

@VWE nah he would look 40

[@Meme-op8fu]

@VWE When he’s 80 he’ll look old but manlier. That’s where his testosterone is at his highest

[@okolekahuna3862]

He sounds like a very grounded guy, which is rare for a movie star.

[@Jwdude123]

The divots around his eyes are the only thing that ages him.

[@vanessapayne7677]

He was my first celebrity crush. He has barely changed. Still a handsome man.

[@shannon8254]

agreed! I can't believe he was 22 in Karate Kid. Blows my mind how he still looks good for his age now. I cannot believe he is 59.

[@livetomanifest2272]

Good looking dude forsure. Greek and Italian ancestry

[@user-ye9bc7nw2c]

Ew

[@Jayrezah]

Jesus Christ this dude is 58 years old and looks younger than Keanu reeves

[@nicoler1441]

liam brazy :O I thought he was 43 or 45

[@jadxn5878]

Chaching cobra Kai?

[@chrisr03]

Chaching you really gonna ignore the swear words

[@weinerfart21]

I’m not even lying I thought he was like 35

[@angelbelloso9056]

Chaching stfu😭

[@54nnyy]

I know him as Johnny Cade and Daniel Larusso.

[@noahjackson2]

Same

[@bella-if1nd]

same

[@rebeccalee5974]

Yes

[@rebeccalee5974]

@@sebastianvillenas9005 not johnny cage, cade

[@Deleon_117]

Johnny Cade❤️

[@tristanbilton2944]

Why has almost everyone read the outsiders book in grade 7?

[@melvingrace1390]

Cause it’s required

[@CozyHobbit31]

Mine was 8th grade and it's still my favorite book/movie

[@chelseacavanaugh278]

I never read the outsiders

[@CozyHobbit31]

@@chelseacavanaugh278 you should! It's really good. Or watch the movie! The Complete Novel version is super accurate to the book.

[@candyyy6495]

Mine was grade 6

[@rahmanpermana4741]

Why do I feel like he has the same vibe as Tony Hawk? Like you still can sense the youth in him

[@a.shuffler4714]

Yesssss!

[@theneighbor4209]

He kinda sounds like him too

[@itsme924]

“Hey you look like that karate kid”

[@dcox5555]

How the f*** did they skip Crossroads?!?!? One of his best roles!

[@hopsonkim4952]

I’ll be back to like this comment again if we ever get the ability to do that.

[@joeluigi2008]

Right? That is a classic to me and my friends to this day

[@LesPaul-MorePaul]

His fake guitar playing was almost as epic as his fake karate!

[@joeluigi2008]

@@LesPaul-MorePaul hahaha for sure

[@dcox5555]

James Gibson 100%! at times you really couldn’t tell he wasn’t playing. Great performance!

[@xplicithiphop5132]

His accent sounds so much like the early new york mobsters in the 70s and 80s

[@angeleeayala7514]

Right

[@sofvalgom]

His gestures and the way he talks is still the same as they were when he was young. wow.

[@biryaniboy7587]

I loved his performance as Johnny in The Outsiders...Very talented!

[@JamminOnThe1]

I was eight years old when I saw karate kid for the first time in 10 when I saw the sequel. Needless to say I was a super fan. Ralph was able to do tough and vulnerable which made him very relatable. Now I’m a super fan of Cobra Kai. I’m a dad in his 40s and I can’t wait to show my boys this movie and series when they get a bit older. Ralph, you’ve given the world a gift. Thank you. This movie and series really is about the importance of having a mentor in your life and how you become a mentor as you gain wisdom and knowledge and expertise.

[@katemaloney4296]

I feel you. I was 15 & 17 when the first and second movies came out and I haven't stopped being a fan. Now with the release of COBRA KAI, aw man, I feel like I am experiencing my teen years all over again but with a bit of maturity. Not too much, though, because I don't want to ruin the moment.

[@JamminOnThe1]

Yes, it’s funny how we all grew up with these movies and now get to keep it going with Cobra Kai. I kinda feel the same way with the Creed movies. So I basically love when 80’s classics get the reboot treatment!

[@Emma-kd1tu]

The writers and creators of Cobra Kai are geniuses because I am constantly switching sides and it’s frustrating but it makes me want to keep watching it.

[@shondaet]

I know. I can't seem to know who to root for.

[@kiannaparisloff3590]

it’s the only show that i haven’t been able to figure out who i cheer for, or who i like yknow. i can normally know who i like and don’t but it’s so hard

[@Yourmom_y]

That’s why it’s so brilliant, there is no good or bad people, just normal humans with faults that are constantly trying to improve and do better.

[@slydEvil35]

It’s always nice for actors to embrace who they are best known for. He never bristled at people knowing him as the karate kid and always seemed truly grateful for the impact a role he played 35 years ago is still going strong.

[@raulcitraro]

Ralph Macchio is a very "down to earth" guy. Not one of those "diva" actors who want everyone to be kissing their asses 24/ 7. I am glad he came back for COBRA KAI!

[@radhinig5594]

This guy hasn’t aged a day thanks to the magic of demon sorcerer Miyagi

[@jackieec]

Haha, i know right? Always with his demon sorcerer ways, that Miyagi!

[@udontseethetruth]

This totally caught me off guard lol. Thanks for the good laugh :D

[@podgeboss]

Radhini G 😘

[@codyray867]

Radhini g you are gorgeous

[@tristramcoffin926]

Well, maybe a day...

[@raze4964]

Never thought a renewal of an old movie could be as good, if not better, than the prequels. Cobra Kai has honestly blown my mind

[@dybixs1400]

@Ben I dissagree, I dont have any problem with the acting

[@Yourmom_y]

@Ben I personally really like her acting, sometimes it even gave me chills how scary she could be.

[@imaniwilks9887]

i'm still in love with him💀i absolutely LOVE all the films he starred in, especially all the karate kids. i am so emotionally attached to karate kid like it means a lot in my heart; and cobra kai is just the icing on the cake. its just amazing and makes me emotional watching it because its like the new generation of karate kid and its just beautiful🥺❤

[@bizzr]

U should really read the outsiders and then watch the movie, I feel like u would love them

[@GustavoAdrian26]

Fun fact: Ralph Macchio almost filmed "Back to the Future": He turned down the role of Marty McFly on the grounds that no one would see a time traveler movie.

[@jcoolguy1548]

Wow. I learned something new today

[@billymadison1639]

He would've been awesome

[@mikescourge]

@@billymadison1639 Ralph Macchio in a love triangle with his mother wouldn't have worked the same

[@billymadison1639]

@@mikescourge lol

[@OldAussieAds]

I don't know why anyone would assume a time traveler movie would be unpopular. Granted I have hindsight.

[@186films]

The Outsiders has always been my favorite movie Ralph acted in. However I think My Cousin Vinny was actually brilliant. Everything Ralph did I grew up watching. Thank you Ralph Macchio.

[@rumblefish9]

Yeah, I think he nailed Johnny Cade's sensitivity and vulnerability. He got the look down too. I remember reading somewhere that he slept in a park alone with newspapers as blankets like Johnny did. Coppola gave him $5 the day he was hired to live off for a day so he'd know how Johnny lived.

[@MariaMedina-go4hk]

He was cute then, and he's still cute now.

[@roasta9013]

So what you’re saying is that... he’s cute

[@SiloxYT]

@@roasta9013 they literally said it twice, are you stupid?

[@roasta9013]

@@SiloxYT lol, are you oblivious to what I just said?

[@roasta9013]

@@SiloxYT it’s... it’s a joke, buddy. If you didn’t get that the first time

[@Rmeb1228]

@@roasta9013 😂😂😂

[@Niko_705]

Can’t believe Johnny survived the fire and he’s doing karate

[@emi-memi]

@pony.and.johnny.forever same 😭 rewatched the outsiders today and I was thinking the whole time about that johnny is still alive in karate kid ✨

[@emi-memi]

@Ponyboy Cade that’s what he exactly did 😪✋🏻

[@Luv.Gracee]

And they told us Johnny was dead,smh.

[@amxzinq1817]

He just reincarnated

[@bizzr]

I love the outsiders sm I swear I cried a lot the day I read the book and watched the movie

[@DoctorGaga87]

This man has youth serum in his cabinet. Can’t believe how young he looks for 58

[@MrParkerman6]

58 isn't that old, dumbass.

[@spongebob468]

@@MrParkerman6 💀 it kinda is

[@kingstormy1842]

@@MrParkerman6 it is dumbass

[@addieraye1118]

@@MrParkerman6 he just doesn’t look 58

[@samikasinghel7]

@@MrParkerman6 They are not talking about how old he is they are talking about how young he looks for being 58 lmao ur thr dumbass

[@kristinasekely7328]

Went to the theater as a kid to see karate kid and at the end of the movie there was a standing ovation. One and only time a movie I have been to received a standing ovation! It was incredible!

[@Heyheyhaleyd]

I was one of those girls in 7th grade that was so obsessed with "The Outsiders"!! And my favorite my Johnny!!

[@marisolaguilar7361]

Haley Dunn sameee but for me in 8th grade 😂

[@eliana3333]

Same

[@izabellatafoya5341]

I I definitely am one of those girls obsessed with the outsiders I watch it in March of this year when I was in 7th grade (I’m in 8th grade now) I literally made a tik tok account

[@Heyheyhaleyd]

@@izabellatafoya5341 I made an Instagram page for them, but I stupidly put it on my personal account. I would talk about them non-stop.

[@eggthetalonflame1453]

There is a TV show in the 90s based off the book.

[@0airyana371]

the outsiders was literally such a good book

[@ouchmitch]

ikr i love it sm

[@Sweet_dreamz]

I’m reading the book with my teacher

[@avhlynnx_]

@@Sweet_dreamz my entire school (eighth grade) is reading atm. I already finished it and watched the movie because it’s so good.

[@Emmarose369]

funny thing is, he plays someone named Johnny in 'The Outsiders', but his enemy is name Johnny in 'Karate Kid' and 'Cobra Kai'

[@emmadrake361]

That confused me when I first watched the Karate Kid. They kept saying Johnny I kept looking at Ralph

[@aitortilla5128]

So the director of his first movie was Robert Downey Jr's father.

[@sk1ppy2000]

no, he was robert downey senior

[@sageofsparda3764]

@@sk1ppy2000 Right. Robert Downey Sr. Is the father to Robert Downey Jr. Lmao

[@DON.KENNYEL]

Oh really thanks i did'nt notice

[@brandonlice3460]

It’s pretty crazy to think about it

[@rumblefish9]

14 yr old RDJ appears in the soccer scene in Up the Academy. RDJ is maybe 4 years younger than Macchio but I always thought RDJ was older. Also, RDJ and Ralph were in another movie directed by Robert Downey Sr. The title is Too Much Sun.

[@tomrose7040]

This guy was 22 when he filmed karate kid 🤯🤯

[@Wildflower687]

If I remember correctly, he was 27 when he filmed Karate Kid 3 where he still plays a teenage Daniel

[@tomrose7040]

@@Wildflower687 😂 almost as immortal as Keanu reeves

[@Wildflower687]

Tom Rose - right?! Almost a little more! I can’t believe he’s 58!

[@katemaloney4296]

I heard that he had to show the other guys his DL because they did not believe he was 22. This is ironic because Ron Thomas (Tommy) was younger than Ralph by ten days, and Chad McQueen was the oldest of the bunch.

[@rob_4227]

Karate Adult didn’t sound as good.

[@twisterwiper]

True what he says about Cobra Kai. It’s the nuances that makes the show so great. Your allegiance does shift. Daniel can be arrogant, Johnny can be likable, even Kreese has motivations that are understandable given his background. And of course the homage to the original films is great. You can really tell it is made by fans!

[@TheArcadeGeek]

The career breakdown episodes that Vanity Fair does are always so interesting. I wish there was a new one every week...

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

This is my first one. Has Vanity Fair documented Gene Hackman? GQ hasn’t.

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

They better do it soon. Gene Hackman is in his 90s and may be the next big name to leave us.

[@anthonymaida5896]

Jesus Christ, the years have been very kind to him

[@usedbyjesus]

Please stop using the Lord's name in Vain .you may need him one day

[@007Julie]

Nikki JesusIsLord Amen.

[@jeffbrown4256]

Wait until you see him without the rug lol

[@Ktaurus26]

Nikki JesusIsLord shut up Jesus freak

[@weiirdOzdotFU]

he was in his 20s when we thought he was a teenager so it's not that surprising that he still looks young lol

[@baron7755]

He's almost 60! Look at his face and then nearly every other 60 year old you know.

[@sunaruhhh5297]

Baron Thomas he’s older than pat morita was in all the karate kid movies 🤣

[@kanpekiken2481]

Well when he was 23 he looked 14

[@buffycatnip]

the crew didn't believe his actual age so ralph had to show them his driver's license to prove his age

[@OfficialGundem]

It's the lighting and makeup

[@keplerthe3399]

Look at Pat Morita in the first Karate Kid film, he was only 52.

[@buteraorgasm7864]

I keep forgetting he’s almost 60 it’s crazy to think he’s that old he looks AMAZING for his age🥰

[@mathdcarter]

Funny how he doesn’t mention Karate Kid III. Lol. I don’t blame him.

[@toofaded_yt9726]

That movie sucked

[@paterpontikoktonos5244]

@@toofaded_yt9726 why

[@lumity365]

The movie has been forgotten it was the worst in the trilogy

[@bruh-qz7cd]

I liked karate kid 3

[@pxq_uzi1374]

Quando estiver lendo os comentarios eu estarei la where is it at ??

[@LondonPride25]

He seems like a sweetheart of a guy.

[@ignaciojaramillo6232]

10:11 Their scene on the beach, both staring at the sunset while Daniel tries to comfort Mr. Miyagi is one of the most beautiful things I have seen on cinema.

[@kungfew1396]

Ralph seems like he's just a level headed guy and he's obviously a professional and that's huge for a likeability factor.

[@secret1597]

Imagine if Ralph Macchio was 22 in 2021 and tries to buy some beer.

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

sorry kid. you can come back in 9 years.

[@erickmedina7039]

@@lilenwasnothere6867 😂

[@v3g627]

"That's my freaking kid over there"

[@FrankSpeer66]

Love Machio! Down to earth, well spoken, humble, appreciative guy.

[@asishbnair2919]

His appearance never changed. He just got a little taller.

[@larenaamorette]

Plus a few wrinkles

[@lunch7213]

Less hair

[@Nick-7]

Hairpiece

[@hmm9705]

I feel like, only he was able to fully bring the FEEL of the karate kid to life in the cinemas. I wouldn't have any other actor for daniel larusso

[@karollovessummer]

This man was my first ever celebrity crush and ive never gotten over him

[@m.irandajacobo]

im 16 and im in love with his young self

[@user-yk8tk6vr1n]

@@m.irandajacobo duuude mee too

[@emmabennett7699]

@@m.irandajacobo me exactly

[@chanelleellis5114]

@@m.irandajacobo me too, me too🤣😭

[@xxyenxd2382]

"DANIEL-SAN!" i miss pat morita..

[@shazzerhull]

When he was younger in an interview, he didn’t sound keen on a second move. I bet he was glad he did. Never stopped loving karate kid and now the cobra Kai has brought back all the good memories 🥰

[@obsessiveromanticism]

Bro this man doesn’t age

[@theriahs3448]

It's like magic .😌

[@m00gan64]

lotion

[@opmistic3459]

@@theriahs3448 *genetics

[@ponyboycurtis8163]

him and gerard way man