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Fictional character
Daniel LaRusso
Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso as he appears in The Karate Kid (left) and Cobra Kai (right).
First appearance
The Karate Kid (1984)
Created by
Robert Mark Kamen
Portrayed by
Ralph Macchio
Voiced by
Joey Dedio (animated series)
Ralph Macchio (Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues)
In-universe information
Full name
Daniel LaRusso
Title
The Karate Kid (fans)
2 time All-Valley Karate Champion (1984,1985)
Sensei (students)
Occupation
Sensei
Car dealership owner
Affiliation
Miyagi-Do Karate (1984–1985; 2018–present)
Cobra Kai Karate (1985)
Larusso Autogroup (2002–present)
Eagle Fang Karate (2019–present)
Fighting style
Gōjū-ryū Tang Soo Do (briefly)
Family
Mr. LaRusso (father, deceased)
Lucille LaRusso (mother)
Mr. Miyagi (father figure)
Spouse
Amanda LaRusso (née Steiner)
Significant other
Judy
Ali Mills
Kumiko
Children
Samantha LaRusso (daughter)
Anthony LaRusso (son)
Relatives
Mr. Steiner (father-in-law)
Joanne (mother-in-law)
Louie LaRusso Sr. (paternal uncle)
Louie LaRusso Jr. (cousin)
Vanessa LaRusso (cousin)
Jessica Andrews (cousin-in-law)
Teacher
Mr. Miyagi
Students
Samantha LaRusso
Demetri Alexopoulos
Chris
Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz
Robbie Keane
Daniel LaRusso is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Karate Kid media franchise portrayed by Ralph Macchio.[1] He is introduced in The Karate Kid (1984) and returns in its sequels The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989). 29 years later, Macchio began to reprise the role in the sequel television series Cobra Kai (2018–present), which is set to conclude with its sixth season. Additionally, Macchio will return in the upcoming sixth film, Karate Kid (2025).
^"Ralph Macchio talks Karate Kid's return with Cobra Kai". SI. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
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