Ralph Macchio Sr. Biography

Ralph Macchio Sr. - Married Life, Wife & Kids

Ralph Macchio, Sr., is best known as the father of Karate Kid actor Ralph Macchio Jr. Ralph is one happily married man. Macchio Sr. and his wife Rosalie Macchio welcomed two children & six grandchildren. However, they never disclosed the wedding date.

The former businessman's wife is of Italian descent. The lovely couple has lived together for many decades.

Ralph Macchio Sr. pointing towards a zipline in Lake George.  SOURCE: Pinterest

Speaking of his successful actor son, Ralph Macchio Jr. was born on November 4, 1961, & got hitched to Phyllis Fierro. The two were introduced by his grandmother when Phyliss was just 16 years old. While Ralph made a name for himself in movies, Fierro chose a career in medicine and became a nurse practitioner.

Additionally, the couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2012 by renewing their wedding vows. The duo, who have been together for more than 25 years, is parents to two children: Julia Macchio, born in 1992, and Daniel Macchio, born in 1996.

Check out the video of Ralph Macchio Sr.'s son Ralph Macchio, Jr. talking about how he met his wife! 

All in all, the lovebirds walked down the aisle on April 5, 1987, after 11 years of being introduced to each other. It's unclear when the two began dating, but they were together for years before exchanging vows. Since marriage, Ralph's spouse Fierro has kept a low profile.  

Regarding his state of health, Ralph Macchio Sr. is well and alive. The celebrity father, now in his 80s, continues to thrive while residing alongside his family.

What Does The Celebrity Father Ralph Macchio, Sr. Do? What's His Net Worth And Salary?

Ralph Macchio, Sr. was a successful entrepreneur who owned several laundromats and a wastewater disposal company. While the exact figure of his net worth remains undisclosed, it is evident that he amassed a considerable fortune through his ventures.

Speaking about Ralph's famous son, he entered the showbiz world after Joyce Selznick, and the niece of 'Gone With the Wind,' producer David O. Selznick noticed his talent, which led him to be cast on TV's Eight is Enough.

Ralph Macchio Sr's celebrity son Ralph Macchio Jr. with Jimmy Fallon at Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.  SOURCE: Instagram (ralph_macchio)

Not to mention, Ralph Macchio, Jr. wrote, directed, and produced short films called 'Across Grace Alley' and 'Cobra Kai.' Cobra Kai cast was Dalla Young and Aedin Mincks. His breakthrough role in Karate Kid catapults him into Hollywood stardom.

Ralph's son Macchio possesses a net worth of $8 million. During the initial two seasons of Cobra Kai, the seasoned actor commanded an impressive $100,000 per episode, resulting in a remarkable salary of $1 million per season.

In late 2023, it was announced that Ralph Macchio is set to star alongside action star Jackie Chan in a new  Karate Kid movie. The martial arts movie is set to premiere in theaters on December 13, 2024. 

Talking about the real estate of Ralph Macchio, Sr., he first bought land on French Mountain in 1969 and then owned a ranch. The family spends weekends at his ranch in Lake George. He also envisioned a zip line 'The Eagle Flyer' 125 feet off the ground in Lake George.

Quick Facts - Ralph Macchio, Sr.

• Ralph Macchio, Sr., is a Brooklyn native.
• He was a huge fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers as a kid.
• His granddaughter Julia Macchio appeared in films such as Across Grace Alley, Girl Most L Likely & Stella's Last Weekend.
• His grandson Daniel Macchio worked in films like That Was Then & The Wrecks.
• Ralph Macchio, Jr.'s film 'Across Grace Alley' was shown last fall at the Hamptons International Film Festival and Napa Valley Film Festivals.
• As for his ethnicity, he is mixed and half Italian & half Greek descent.
• Ralph Macchio Jr. enrolled in dancing school at the age of four.
• He has another son, Steven Macchio.

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