Lifelong Islanders Fan Ralph Macchio Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Lifelong New York Islanders fan Ralph Macchio received one of film's highest honors on Wednesday, earning a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Ralph Macchio's star is revealed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. https://t.co/pnuJEO5eYP pic.twitter.com/ZdtsoVhVXT
— Variety (@Variety) November 20, 2024
The star of "The Karate Kid" films will have his name placed outside of The Escape Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard. He is the 2,795th individual to have his name recognized on the walk.
In addition to his acting career, he is a regular at Islanders games.
Back in 2016, the Islanders even hosted a bobblehead giveaway of Macchio in his signature Crane Kick pose, complete with a "bobbleleg."
12/23 = @ralphmacchio bobblehead/bobbleleg night at #Isles game. https://t.co/EQa4o5qRr0 pic.twitter.com/X5iC5p0KVC
— Newsday Sports (@NewsdaySports) December 19, 2016
Most recently, he reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai, an original Netflix series. In fact, the Islanders were part of his character in the series' first season, leaving then-protege Robby Keene to train on a night the Islanders were facing the New Jersey Devils.
Even as he was preaching a "no distractions" mindset, he proclaimed "hockey doesn't count!"
For those curious as to whether or not @ralphmacchio would find a way to give the @NYIslanders a shout out in #CobraKai, here is your answer:
Loved this show! Finished in 2 days!
Excited for Season 2! #Isles pic.twitter.com/833DB3uqHI— 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱 (@IslesFix) May 12, 2018
The final installments of Cobra Kai's final season will be released in February 2025.