Ralph Macchio

Ralph George Macchio (born November 4, 1961) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, director, and author. He is best known for his role 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*.