November 25, 2005 / 11:04 AM Despite his wealth and success, he has an arrogant personality that some fans might even describe as vain. "Pat Morita was a truly generous actor, a gifted comic, and an even greater friend. The actors have acknowledged, however, that they considered each other as more of work acquaintances during the filming of. He starred as 'bad boy' Jesse McGregor on the popular Australian soap between 1996-2000, and then 2002-2005 before switching to a career in law. He said he used the billing because it was "the only name my parents gave me. Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Karate Kid and Cobra Kai castmate Rob Garrison has died at the age of 59, his family said. He first spoke about Mr. Miyagi's importance. Ralph Macchio spoke at Pat Morita's memorial service. He is best known for his hit "Misirlou", used in the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. Tommy delivers one of Karate Kids most memorable lines during the fims climax: Get him a bodybag!. Were both from New York. While speaking on a panel, alongside his Karate Kid castmates in 2018, Zabka revealed that he rarely interacted with Macchio while the film was in production. Oliver, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize, wrote rapturous odes to nature and animal life that brought her critical acclaim and popular affection, writing more than 15 poetry and essay collections. Most recently, he had appeared in the YouTube Premium series Cobra Kai, which is based on the Karate Kid franchise and features Macchio as LaRusso. Assuming he doesn't die of COVID, we can expect him to live at least another 2 decades. The film star stood over seven feet tall and played the fictional character who serves as a loyal friend to the franchises protagonist, Han Solo. Garrison played Tommy in the first film and "The Karate Kid Part II . Hes the soul of Miyagi-do, the wise Yoda thats maybe not with us, but still with us. Roxette's most famous hits include "It Must Have Been Love" and 'Listen to Your Heart". She is a dancer and actress best known for her roles in Stella's Last Weekend and Girl Most Likely. Rob Garrison, who played Tommy in The Karate Kid, has died aged 59. Weve become closer friends over the years, certainly since Pat when Pat passedaway we became closer friends just through the loss of him and moving forward and the fact that this film has stood the test of time, said Macchio. This helps us sort answers on the page. Absolutely not Definitely yes He revealed all in his memoir, including his regret over former co-star Elisabeth Shue's storyline to a near casting in Friends. Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison His body of work includes the celebrated 1983 album 'Hi, How Are You'. The actor starred in the 1954 horror classic Creature From the Black Lagoon, playing Kay Lawrence, the girlfriend of hero ichthyologist Dr. David Reed (Richard Carlson) and the target of the Creatures obsessions. His role in the 1984 film defined his career. After his death in 1956, there were several posthumous Pooh stories published beginning in 2009 with Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus. Lisa Marie Presley's net worth: Losses, lawsuits and Graceland 2:03. What belt is Johnny Lawrence? He also provided the voice for a character in the Disney movie "Mulan" in 1998. Whether it's comedy, motion-picture drama, family movie or a cool, cutting-edge indie, it's nice to know that I can span all those different genres. It turns out that two actors who worked with Ralph Macchio in the Karate Kid movies have passed away in real life. On top of everything else, hes our friend, you know? Lynch was born in east London in 1938, to a Barbadian father and a mother of British and Jamaican heritage. Garrison played Tommy, a martial-arts rival of Macchio's Daniel in 1984's The Karate Kid and 1986's The Karate Kid Part II. Now Create A Story & Trick Your Friends! Hinton novel about troubled youth. R&B singer and songwriter Andre Williams co-wrote "Shake a Tail Feather" among many other hits, signing first with Fortune Records then with Motown. So, I'd be lying to say, "I want to sit in the last row and freeze to death and have beer spilled on me." I've done my share of that. Pat Morita was a truly generous actor, a gifted comic, and an even greater friend. Ralph Macchio resurrects Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai. The extra, who worked as a body double for Theon Greyjoy actor Alfie Allen, reportedly died at his home in Belfast on 23 December. 1995 - 2023 by Snopes Media Group Inc. He also played Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, Jeremy Andretti in Eight Is Enough, Bill Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, Eugene Martone in Crossroads, and Archie Rodriguez in Ugly Betty . Ralph Macchio Has Died At The Age Of 59 Ralph Macchio Was Found Dead In The Middle Of His Living Room, Police Say That He Was Stabbed To Death And They Are Looking For The Criminal Now. Chicago-born rapper Juice Wrld, real name Jarad Anthony Higgins, died 8 December at the age of 21. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Garrison was best known for his role in The Karate Kid. Perkins died from cancer on 2 January, aged 54. Hes from Long Island, said the actor. When Did Ralph Macchio & Phyllis Fierro Get Married? The friends spend the day reminiscing in Big Bear and they end night by sitting by a campfire. But I remember it being Pats funeral where we reconnected, explained Zabka. Kelly Fraser, the Canadian pop artist who gained worldwide attention for her Inuit-language colour of Diamonds by Rihanna, died in December aged 26. He died on Saturday, 16 March, aged 81. His performance in Season 2 of Cobra Kai, being his last, was simply amazing and he stole the episode. Dutch actor Rutger Hauer famously played replicant Roy Batty in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. In fact, Ralph Macchio is still very much alive and has been active on his social media accounts, where he recently promoted a short film he directed called Across Grace Alley: Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. He started out in various TV commercials in the late Songwriter and producer LaShawn Daniels died 4 September aged 41. 'Karate Kid' star Ralph Macchio revealed why he was hesitant to give a speech at Pat Morita's funeral. The Associated Press confirmed that the Lucid Dreams rapper suffered a "medical emergency" at Chicago's Midway International Airport, and was later pronounced dead in hospital. The show . Thank you Alicia for your immortal work. Alonso was born Alicia Ernestina de la Caridad Martinez del Hoyo on 21 December 1921. The lyricist, who's behind some of the Grateful Dead's finest songs, died on 23 September at the age of 78. 4 Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio "hasn't aged a day" since shooting to fame 37 years ago aged 22 Credit: Alamy 4 display: none; Bravo was taken ill during a trip to his native Mexico, and died in hospital. Influential lo-fi musician Daniel Johnston died in September 2019 following a heart attack, according to The Austin Chronicle. The actor also noted that they had received a warm welcome from the audience when they appeared on stage together. But at age 30 he entered show business full time. Godfrey Gao died on 27 November, aged 35. Tommy (Rob Garrison) and Johnny (William Zabka) share a moment in "Cobra Kai" Season 2, Episode 6. Ralph Macchio is still alive. Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso Macchio told us that his martial arts experience is more one as a servant to the martial arts. "You could argue theres nobody else," who could play Miyagi, he said. Updated Mar 24, 2021 at 10:25pm Getty Ralph Macchio spoke at Pat Morita's memorial service. 2005 The Associated Press. Ralph Macchio revealed that a tragedy helped bring him closer to his 'Cobra Kai' co-star William Zabka. Hussle, who was once signed to Sonys Epic Records, had a breakthrough with Victory Lap, his critically acclaimed major-label debut album on Atlantic Records. The Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, who wrote the music and lyrics for shows including Hello, Dolly! The actors have acknowledged, however, that they considered each other as more of work acquaintances during the filming of The Karate Kid. Well have the same complaints, the same thoughts, you know, so We drive, you know, we get lost together, crank the music together, said the father-of-two. Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments on my appearance in Cobra Kai. He died, aged 49, on 4 March. Tovbbi, jelentsebb filmjei kz tartozik A kvlllk (1983), az tkeresztezdsek (1986) s a Vinny, az 1gy (1992). Ron Leibman, who played Rachels father in Friends, died 7 December at the age of 82. Even though they had never met, Macchio says you can see they were a natural fit for the characters. He reprised the role of Tommy in the 1986 sequel The Karate Kid Part Ii. Rob was a great person and ambassador to The Karate Kid legacy, his representative Rick Henriques told Deadline. Pat Morita, best know for his portrayal of Daniel LaRusso's sensei Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid film. Ralph Macchio speaks during a memorial service for Pat Morita at the Palm Mortuary & Memorial Park on November 30, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada. All times AEDT (GMT +11). In 1988, Elisabeth Shue and her family experienced a horrific loss when her brother William Shue died at age 26 in a freak accident while on a family vacation. She died of cancer on 1 January, aged 66, in Mountain View, California. Ralph Macchio became an overnight sensation in 1984 when he starred as Daniel LaRusso, . Forever my Sensei, stated Macchio. My thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family at this difficult time. "One day I was an invalid," he recalled in a 1989 AP interview. It just felt right to be there, you know, said the actor. Rob began as a child actor in the late '70s before landing a big role in the hit 1984 karate movie starring Ralph Macchio. Morita was prolific outside of the "Karate Kid" series as well, appearing in "Honeymoon in Vegas," "Spy Hard," "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "The Center of the World." The "Cobra Kai" Cast Shares "Miyagi-esque" Words of Wisdom, Ralph George Macchio was born on November 4, 1961 in Huntington, Long He died on 17 January, aged 88, four months after the death of his wife, Eluned. Home and Away star Ben Unwin was found dead aged 41 on 14 August, according to New South Wales Police. ' recalled the actor. He was in his thirties. A cause of death has yet to be confirmed, though The Daily Beast reports that an NYPD official said Ocasek appeared to have died from natural causes. [The] Karate Kid was my first film, and when I walked onto the set, we were doing rehearsals. The publication reported that the actor had been admitted to the hospital about a month before his death, as he was , Garrisons co-star and close friend William Zabka clarified that the actor was in good health when he appeared on, Shortly after his passing, the actors other co-star Ralph Macchio, who portrays Daniel LaRusso in the, , the actor shared a touching tribute to his friend on, Unfortunately, Garrison is not the only member of the original, Macchio also delivered speeches at both of Moritas memorial services. He and Phyllis renewed their vows. He tries to consume green veggies, fresh fruit, lean protein, and high fiber for a healthy body figure. Photo: YouTube Originals. "Those scenes just really I dont know how to describe it. As part of the Wrecking Crew, an elite group of session players, Blaine played drums on some of the most iconic songs of the 1960s and 1970s, including The Beach Boys's Good Vibrations, the Ronettess Be My Baby, and Simon & Garfunkels Mrs Robinson. Same thing with John Avildsen, our director. The actor, best known for her role as Nonnie the cruise liner singer in The Poseidon Adventure, died on 3 September at the age of 77. Garrison's co-star, Ralph Macchio, mourned the actor in a tweet after news of Garrison's death broke. Winnie the Pooh's Journey to the Big Screen He also starred in Hollywood films Dune, The Elephant Man and Firefox. Garrison's co-star, Ralph Macchio, mourned the actor in a tweet after news of Garrison's death broke. The first movie in the series came out in 1984, with Ralph in the lead role, and Noriyuki Morita as the supporting actor. Lisa Marie Presley's death is the latest tragedy to strike Elvis' family. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? . "I think all the Miyagisms made him a good family man and decent dad. Actor Danny Aiello, best known for his role as Sal in Spike Lees Do The Right Thing, died on Thursday, 12 December at the age of 86. A Little Game. Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel said: Alicia Alonso has gone and left an enormous void but unbeatable legacy. He started out in various TV commercials in the late 1970s before appearing in the puerile comedy movie Up the Academy (1980), then a regular role in 1980 on the television series Eight Is Enough (1977) followed by a decent performance as teenager Johhny Cade in the The Outsiders (1983) based on the popular S.E. My brother was a fun-loving guy. Singleton had been on life support following a stroke on 17 April, at which point he was taken to an intensive care unit in Los Angeles. As Batty, he delivered the iconic "tears in the rain" monologue. His campfire scene was of my favs of Season 2. The actor was best known for playing the original Scott Robinson on Neighbours when the show launched in 1985 on Australia's Channel Seven. Makes me feel great, he wrote at the time. Pamela Smyth, head of Crowd Makeup on the hit HBO show, told Belfast Live: Even among the thousands of extras that came through the crowd room on Thrones Andrew always stood out. Dunbars co-star and friend Andy McClay said: Everyone always wanted Andrew. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The Dublin-born musician died on 17 March, 2019 at the age of 66. She first appeared on stage at the age of 10, and fell in love with ballet. A cause of death has yet to be announced. 1970s before appearing in the puerile comedy movie. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Freeman appeared on season 13 of the TV singing competition The Voice, making a strong impression early on with her cover of 'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons, performed during the blind auditions. Peter Mayhew, best known for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series, died at the age of 74. He died on 2 January, shortly after being diagnosed with leukemia, aged 76. Harris, of Wylie, Texas, she was scheduled to perform at a music festival in New Mexico the next day. He went on to say that their off-camera antics are so fun.. In Season 2, Episode 6, titled Take a Right, the character, who suffers from a terminal illness, reunites with his former Cobra Kai teammates Jimmy (Tony ODell), Bobby (Ron Thomas), and Johnny (William Zabka). Wax on: Peyton List kicks off a new season of 'Cobra Kai'. #RIPROBERTGARRISON #PUTHIMINABODYBAGYEAHHHH https://t.co/xnjTYexKSb, Oh no! The actor enjoyed a career spanning more than 60 years, featuring hundreds of screen appearances, including Gremlins (1984) and The Terminator (1984). Powered by. He just knew there was something special between him and Morita -- something that would translate to the on-screen bond that was Daniel and Miyagi. Pat Morita, who portrayed Mr. Miyagi, passed away in 2005 after a lifelong battle with alcoholism. Legismertebb alaktst Daniel LaRusso szerepben nyjtotta a Karate klyk-filmekben s a Cobra Kai cm websorozatban. One of them had a significant guest role in Johnny Lawrence's arc on the Netflix series, appearing in Cobra Kai Season 2 with an . He reprised the role in Season 2 of the Karate Kid sequel series, Cobrai Kai, earlier this year. The writer, novelist and editor worked with authors including Margaret Atwood, Philip Roth, Jean Rhys and VS Naipaul. The Kerrs travelled first to Switzerland, then to France and finally to Britain, where Kerr remained for the rest of her life. #RIP, Cobra Kai writer-producer Jon Hurwitz said via Twitter. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The movie led to three additional sequels, as well as remake, which was released in 2010. #inline-recirc-item--id-9de33848-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-9de33848-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { https://t.co/EtAmO8qvZE, RIP Tommy. The US comedian Chris Cotton, best known for the Comedy Central web series Every Damn Day, died on 13 December at the age of 32. READ NEXT:Why Ralph Macchio Regretted Showing His Daughter The Karate Kid, Why Ralph Macchio Was Hesitant To Give Pat Moritas Eulogy, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. After the film, we were young, we went our different ways. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. He graduated in 1979 from Half Hollow Hills West High School. Now, with Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso in the #1 ranked Netflix show Cobra Kai, he is finally ready to look back at this classic movie and give the fans something they've long craved. Early Life of Ralph Macchio. Channing died on 15 January of natural causes at her home in Rancho Mirage, California at the age of 97. He was a guitarist and saxophone player. Im sorry you got so upset when Daniel beat you at the All Valley. Ralph George Macchio Jr. (/mtio/ MAH-chee-oh; born November 4, 1961) is an American actor. However, the actors who portray the characters are close friends in real life. Born in Berlin in 1923, the daughter of a German-Jewish theatre critic, Kerr was forced to flee Germany with her family after the rise of the Nazi Party because her father had been openly critical of the Nazis. Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith star in the remake. Doris Day became Hollywoods biggest female star by the early 1960s starring in Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk and Caprice to name a few. https://t.co/McQuSs69BW, Wow cant believe " Tommy" has passed. All Rights Reserved. Pat Morita, best know for his portrayal of Daniel LaRussos sensei Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid film franchise, passed away in 2005. Dragon died on 2 January, from kidney failure in Prescott, Arizona, aged 76. My Cousin Vinny. Among his most recent works was an image of Amy Winehouse at the height of her fame in 2008. Middle-working class guy, successful and after being screwed [over] by all these women in the two or three movies he ends up finding the right one. I was trained in Korean, and he was trained in Okinawan. The sequel had an estimated budget of $13 million and made a total of more than $115 million worldwide, despite making only $12 million in the first week of its release. He died on Friday, 1 February after a short illness, aged 82. The singer and songwriter, who was nominated for 14 Grammys in his lifetime, was well known for his hits including Baby, Come to Me, his duet sung with Patti Austin and Yah Mo B There, a duet sung with Michael McDonald, which won him a Grammy. Picture: Supplied Garrison died in a hospital in West Virginia, where he had been for over a month before his organs shut down, his sister . Birthday: November 4, 1961 How Old - Age: 61 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. He would be having a blast with this. Powered by. The former Mr Olympia enjoyed a successful career as a boxer and was best friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger. "If I tried it in Japan before the war, it would have been considered blasphemy, and I would have ended in leg irons.". He was one of the most prolific artists of his generation, despite shunning the spotlight following his brief years as a teen idol, and released a string of critically acclaimed albums as well as writing a number of film scores, and producing albums for other artists including Pulp. Ingram died on 29 January, aged 66, from brain cancer, at his home in Los Angeles. His career spanned seven decades. Ralph Macchio's character, Daniel LaRusso, is an affluent car salesman. YouTubePat Morita stars as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid.. Ford died in Los Angeles on 31 December 2018, at the age of 72 from complications relating to Parkinson's disease. Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio in a scene from the film 'The Karate Kid', 1984. He started out in various TV commercials in the late 1970s before appearing in the puerile comedy movie Up the Academy (1980), then a regular role in 1980 on the television series Eight Is Enough (1977) followed by a decent performance as teenager Johhny Cade in the The Outsiders (1983) based on the popular S.E. (Photo by Ethan Miller . Garrison had thanked fans for their positive feedback on his Cobra Kai appearance in an April tweet. Per Yahoo! Ralph Macchio is paying tribute to his friend and Karate Kid co-star, Rob Garrison, following the actor's death at age 59. Andrew Hall died on 20 May, 2019 after a short illness, according to his management group. We bumped into each other at a screening here and there. As of now, he is 60 years old and he is a citizen of America. His family decided to take him off of life support on 29 April. In an interview with People, the actor attributed his continued good looks to a healthy . French New Wave filmmaker Agns Varda died on 29 March, aged 90. ", He continued, "Those takes were done without any direction outside of explaining what the scene was and who the character was. Morita was to be buried at Palm Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery. Actor Pat Morita, best known for helping teach a boy martial-arts mastery through household chores as the wise Mr. Miyagi in "The Karate Kid," has died. "The next day I was public enemy No. So a book doesn't seem too tall an order for Ralph Macchio, the actor . One of his compulsory every day routines is consuming a lot of water to stay hydrated. He also appeared in films including Norma Rae and Slaughterhouse-Five. He liked to have fun and make people laugh up until the very end. Macchio explained that a year before [Morita] passed away [he] presented him this Asian Excellence Lifetime Achievement award at Lincoln Center. He revealed he had given a speech and was able to say anything [he] would want to say to his late co-star. Having attended the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh, Sheridan went on to star in a string of film and TV credits of the next two decades, including Invasion and Halt and Catch Fire. Pat Morita passed away in November, 2005 of natural causes. Ralph Macchio married Phyllis Ann Macchio on April 5, 1987 in Babylon, Suffolk County, and they have children Julia Rosalie Macchio and Daniel Ralph Macchio. Carmine Cardini, who was most famous for playing two different roles in the Godfather franchise, died on 28 May, 2019 at Cedars Sinai Hospital, aged 85. Alongside success in Hollywood, the pianist also memorably performed a beloved classic music sketch with the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise. Kim Kardashian has poked fun at one of her sisters in a new TikTok clip emulating one of the platforms biggest makeup trends. He will be missed by me and everyone he encountered., (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Warner Music), YouTube / Warner Bros Domestic Television Distribution, Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Power 105.1, Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Comedy Central. She died 3 February in Los Angeles, aged 92. Daniel works in the entertainment sector as well. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Ralph Macchio Death Fact Check Ralph is alive and kicking and is currently 61 years old. Updated: February 28, 2022. ", Morita said in a 1986 interview with The Associated Press he was billed as Noriyuki (Pat) Morita in the film because producer Jerry Weintraub wanted him to sound more ethnic. Morita died in 2005 of kidney failure at the age of 73, more than two decades after the iconic movie's release. The album appeared on several "best of" lists including Complex and Billboard. The celebrated writer of 11 novels was known for her searing works about slavery and the experiences of black women, including 1987s Beloved, the story of a runaway female slave for which she won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction the following year. A Dog and Pony Show. Comedian and entertainer Chuy Bravo, who found fame as the sidekick to comic Chelsea Handler, died 15 December at the age of 63. John Wesley, the actor who played Dr Hoover on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died in September 2019 aged 72 of complications stemming from multiple myeloma, according to his family. The singer and pianist achieved fame as half of the musical duo Captain & Tennille, best known for their 1975 hit "Love Will Keep Us Together". Then all of the sudden when he passed away, I get the will do you the eulogy, the father-of-two recalled. He stated, however, that he was glad he took on the responsibility as it just felt right to be there, you know., READ NEXT:Are Mary Mouser & Tanner Buchanan Dating in Real Life, What Ralph Macchio Shared About Rob Garrison Following His Death, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. The original Karate Kid decides which dojo best suits some famous fighters in film and TV history. Saturday, March 14 will mark the 34th Anniversary of the release of the film, Crossroads.The coming-of-age musical drama starring Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca, and Jami Gertz became instantly popular among members of the blues community, due to its semi-fictional Robert Johnson story line connection, and tons of killer music performed by artists including Arlen Roth, Ry Cooder, Steve Vai, and . He will be missed by me and everyone he encountered, read the statement. He had also recently appeared as The Gentleman in Syfy's Blood Drive. "People have said it's a very . Ralph George Macchio Jr. was born on November 4, 1961 in New York to Ralph Macchio Sr. and Rosalie Macchio, who owned a ranch. Kyle and Jackie O have weighed in on the explosive footage of Michael Clarke and Karl Stefanovic brawling in a public park over an alleged cheating scandal. He graduated from Half Hollow Hills West High School in 1979. My life is all the richer for having known him. Here's what he had to say. Ralph Macchio (@ralphmacchio) . 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My heart goes out to Robs family during this difficult time. discord: #1938.Watch the latest video from Ralphs macchio's wife (@.naomi_macchio). While Buzz Faze does not solely traffic in fake news, the web site does encompass a "Just for Fun" section where facts are mostly ignored, and this story appeared in that section. Macchio and Zabka shared similar sentiments during a December 2020, Macchio divulged that once the filming of, there was a long chunk of time that they did not see each other. In fact, the film's other protagonist and all-around good guy Ralph Macchio, 52, said he never knew the movie would be as big as it was and still is to this day. Starr was found dead in his home in Costa Del Sol on 9 May 2019. I was like, woah, doesnt he had a brother? Who is his daughter Julia Macchio? Perry rose to fame as teen heartthrob Dylan McKay in 'Beverly Hills, 90210', and most recently played Fred Andrews in The CW's 'Riverdale'. Its not terribly far from whats the polished version on the screen. Ralph Macchio was born on 4 November 1961, in New York, USA. The actor was one of Britains premiere Shakespearean actors and was nominated for five Oscars across almost four decades for Tom Jones (1963), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Dresser (1983), Under the Volcano (1984) and Erin Brockovich (2000). } and I feel like it might as well be life or death to all these kids," List says. Puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who portrayed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the childrens programme Sesame Street, has died at the age of 84. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. RALPH MACCHIO is known for being the star of The Karate Kid and the Cobra Kai sequel. "I think LaRusso would be a family man," he said. Rip Torn, the film, TV and theatre actor, died on 9 July, 2019, aged 88. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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