The original Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio is a proud father of two and has often spoken about them in various interviews. His fans have been interested in knowing more about the actor’s family.
Here is all we know about Ralph Macchio’s kids and wife, Phyllis Fierro.
How many kids does Ralph Macchio have?
Ralph Macchio and his wife have two kids, Daniel and Julia.
Ralph Macchio and his wife were blessed with Julia on May 20, 1992. Also an actress, Julia snagged a role in the movie Girl Most Likely, starring alongside Matt Dillon and Kristen Wiig.
Julia also accomplished her dream of sharing screen space with her father, Ralph in Cobra Kai Season 4. Julia played the role of Vanessa LaRusso, a cousin of Ralph’s character Daniel LaRusso, and also appeared in Season 5. She has also devoted her time to musical theater, appearing in a few plays like Without You and Musicalized!: From Song to Stage.
Ralph Macchio and Phyllis welcomed their second child, Daniel on October 24, 1995. Daniel was named after Ralph’s iconic character from the 1984 Karate Kid movie. Talking about naming his son Daniel, Ralph told PEOPLE, “For me, the name Daniel will always mean something special.”
According to his LinkedIn profile, Daniel works as a business intelligence and analytics manager for New York Islanders. Instead of taking the same route as his father and elder sister, Daniel ventured into the world of sports.
In an interaction with PEOPLE in 2021, Ralph said he is still “learning all the time” about parenting, despite the fact that his kids are all grown. “Everything I do now, more often than 10, 15 years ago, I’m thinking of it for the sake of my children as they’re getting older,” he said. “They’re adults, but they’re always your kids.”
Who is Ralph Macchio’s wife Phyllis Fierro?
Ralph Macchio’s wife Phyllis Fierro is an experienced nurse practitioner having worked at the forefront of the COVID-19 outbreak. They first met when they were 15 years old, before Ralph became famous.
Macchio and Fierro got married in 1987 after he became an overnight sensation, following the success of The Karate Kid II.
