Ralph Macchio Age (October 2024)

Gloria WardenJune 9, 2024147 Views

Ralph Macchio is a 62-year-old American actor known for his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid franchise. With his attractive face and remarkable versatility, Macchio has grasped various other renowned roles in the industry.

He appeared as Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, Jeremy Andretti in Eight is Enough, and William Gambini in My Cousin Vinny. Age is just a number when your talent is enough to capture everyone’s attention.

Below in the article, we’ll delve into Ralph Macchio’s personal details, exploring his age, family, education, career, net worth and relationship.

A Quick Info About Ralph Macchio

Full name	Ralph George Macchio Jr.
Professional name	Ralph Macchio
Date of Birth	4 November 1961
Age	62 years
Birthplace	Huntington, New York, US
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Half-Italian and Half-Greek
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Religion	Christian
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Phyllis Fierro (1987-present)
Profession	Actor
Net Worth	$8 million

How Old is Ralph Macchio?

Born on 4 November 1961, Macchio is 62 years old. He was raised in Huntington, New York. Macchio is half-Greek and half-Italian. Last year, in November, he celebrated his 62nd birthday on Instagram with his fans. He shared a carousel of two photos, one of which was of his own another of a glass of wine.

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Family

Father’s name	Ralph George Macchio Sr.
Mother’s name	Rosalie
Siblings	Steven (Brother)

The American actor was born to Rosalie, a housewife, and Ralph George Macchio Sr., who owned several laundromats and a wastewater disposal company. His parents are from Naples. Macchio is not a single child to his parents.

He has a younger brother named Steven.

Educational Background

School name	Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, New York
University name	Not known
Qualifications	Graduated

Macchio graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School West in 1979. In High School, he began learning tap dancing, and soon, a talent agent discovered him.

Ralph Macchio’s Height, Weight, and Body Stats

Height in m	1.75 m
Height in cm	175 cm
Height in inches	5 Feet 7 inches
Weight in Kg	70 Kg
Weight in pounds	154 pounds
Hair colour	Black
Eye colour	Dark Brown

Career

Macchio began his career in 1977 when he was cast as Jeremy Andretti for a season in an American drama series Eight is Enough. He then got an opportunity to work in the 1983 film The Outsiders.

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This role brought him initial recognition and helped him win the role of Daniel LaRusso in the blockbuster 1984 martial arts drama film The Karate Kid. The movie was a massive hit, and Macchio’s outstanding performance as an underdog teenager gained him stardom.

The most incredible thing was that Macchio was just 22 at the start of The Karate Kid. He continued to portray the character in the second and third parts of the movie. After the success of this martial arts drama franchise, Macchio worked in numerous other successful movies and television series, including Crossroads, My Cousin Vinny, Entourage, and Ugly Betty.

After a few years, Macchio returned to the role of Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai, a spin-off series for The Karate Kid franchise. His portrayal in the series gained him critical acclaim and a substantial fan base.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Ralph Macchio’s net worth is around $8 million, all thanks to his acting career and other business ventures.

Who is Ralph Macchio’s Wife?

At a very young age, Macchio’s grandmother fixed his marriage to his childhood friend Phyllis Fierro. Keeping the honor of his grandmother, Macchio and Fierro tied the knot on 5 April 1987.

Now, they are happily living their married life and share two beautiful children, Julia Macchio and Daniel Macchio.