Daniel LaRusso

Protagonist of The Karate Kid franchise

Daniel LaRusso is a fictional character and the main protagonist of The Karate Kid media franchise portrayed by Ralph Macchio. He was created by American screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen. He is introduced as the titular protagonist of The Karate Kid (1984) and returns in its sequels The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989). Nearly three decades later, Macchio reprised the role in the sequel television series Cobra Kai (2018–present), which concluded with its sixth season. Additionally, Macchio will return in the upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends (2025). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaRusso

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