Daniel LaRusso

Daniel LaRusso is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Karate Kid media franchise portrayed by Ralph Macchio. 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 (2024).

Daniel LaRusso
Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso as he appears in The Karate Kid (left) and Cobra Kai (right).
First appearanceThe Karate Kid (1984)
Created byRobert Mark Kamen
Portrayed byRalph Macchio
Voiced by
In-universe information
Full nameDaniel LaRusso
Title
  • The Karate Kid (fans)
  • 2 time All-Valley Karate Champion (1984,1985)
  • Sensei (students)
Occupation
Affiliation
  • Miyagi-Do Karate (1984–1985; 2018–present)
  • Cobra Kai Karate (1985)
  • Larusso Autogroup (2002–present)
  • Eagle Fang Karate (2019–present)
Fighting styleGōjū-ryū
Tang Soo Do (briefly)
Family
  • Mr. LaRusso (father, deceased)
  • Lucille LaRusso (mother)
  • Mr. Miyagi (father figure)
SpouseAmanda LaRusso (née Steiner)
Significant other
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)
TeacherMr. Miyagi
Students
  • Samantha LaRusso
  • Demetri Alexopoulos
  • Chris
  • Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz
  • Robbie Keane
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