For anyone who has watched the “Karate Kid” franchise, Ralph Macchio isn’t a new name to them. Macchio is an American actor and TV producer, and his fame met him after he appeared in the “Karate Kid” franchise and the “Cobra Kai” TV series. From his acting career, Ralph Macchio has managed to earn a lot of income over the years, and this post will discuss his net worth, personal life, and how he has managed to acquire wealth.
Who is Ralph Macchio?
Ralph Macchio is an American citizen who was born on November 4, 1961, in Huntington, New York. He is the son of Rosalie and Ralph Macchio Sr. Ralph is of Greek and Italian descent.
Talking about Ralph’s personal life, he married Phyllis Fierro. His wife is a nurse practitioner, and the couple has two children. Ralph and his wife married in 1987 and owns a home in Montauk, New York.
Ralph Macchio’s Career Development
Although most of us only knew Ralph Macchio after he appeared in the “Karate Kid” franchise, that wasn’t his first film. Ralph started acting at age 16 after he was discovered and given a cast role in the “Eight is Enough” TV show that aired from 1980 to 1981.
Ralph then made his comedy film debut in 1980 and appeared in the “Up the Academy.” In 1983, he was involved in “The Outsiders” film, and through his role, he managed to get a role in the “Karate Kid” (1984), playing Daniel LaRusso.
Being part of the “Karate Kid” was a game-changer for Ralph as he managed to gain entry into Hollywood stardom through it. Ralph held his role perfectly, and even in the next two films for the franchise, he still appeared.
Apart from the “Karate Kid” franchise, Ralph has also been involved in other films. In 1986, he appeared in the “Crossroads” film, where he appeared as student Eugene Martone. He was also involved in the “Distant Thunder” drama in 1988.
Over the years, Ralph has also appeared on different TV shows as a guest star. Such TV shows include “Ugly Betty” (2008). You will also find Ralph in series such as “How I Met Your Mother” (2013), “Dancing with the Stars,” etc.
Notably, Ralph was in the YouTube-produced “Cobra Kai” in 2018. Its second season premiered in 2019, and the dojo had the highest earnings per episode that Ralph had received in his career.
Ralph Macchio’s Net Worth and Investment
Ralph’s life has revolved around acting and being a producer. He has been involved in numerous films and TV series, and his earnings have contributed greatly to his net worth.
For instance, appearing in “Cobra Kai,” Ralph received a salary of $100,000 per episode. His earnings equated to about $1 million per season. From his career earnings, Ralph has accumulated a net worth of $ 8 million.
Although his investments are unknown, Ralph owns a home that he rents for $40,000 monthly when he is not using it with his family. His house is valued between $5-6 million, adding to his net worth.