The Karate Kid Cast and Crew

The Karate Kid

Plot: New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese

Release Date: Friday, June 22 1984
41 years ago

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family

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Cast

Ralph Macchio. Ralph Macchio was 22 in The Karate Kid as 'Daniel LaRusso'.

Birthday: Sat, Nov 04 1961

Pat Morita. Pat Morita was 51 in The Karate Kid as 'Mr. Miyagi'.

Birthday: Tue, Jun 28 1932 –
Died: Thu, Nov 24 2005

Elisabeth Shue. Elisabeth Shue was 20 in The Karate Kid as 'Ali Mills'.

Birthday: Sun, Oct 06 1963

William Zabka. William Zabka was 18 in The Karate Kid as 'Johnny Lawrence'.

Birthday: Wed, Oct 20 1965

Martin Kove. Martin Kove was 38 in The Karate Kid as 'John Kreese'.

Birthday: Wed, Mar 06 1946

Randee Heller. Randee Heller was 37 in The Karate Kid as 'Lucille LaRusso'.

Birthday: Tue, Jun 10 1947

Ron Thomas. Ron Thomas was 22 in The Karate Kid as 'Bobby'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 15 1961

Rob Garrison. Rob Garrison was 24 in The Karate Kid as 'Tommy'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 23 1960 –
Died: Fri, Sep 27 2019

Chad McQueen. Chad McQueen was 23 in The Karate Kid as 'Dutch'.

Birthday: Wed, Dec 28 1960 –
Died: Wed, Sep 11 2024

Tony O'Dell. Tony O'Dell was 24 in The Karate Kid as 'Jimmy'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 30 1960

Israel Juarbe. Israel Juarbe was 21 in The Karate Kid as 'Freddy'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 01 1963

William Bassett. William Bassett was 48 in The Karate Kid as 'Mr. Mills'.

Birthday: Sat, Dec 28 1935 –
Died: Sun, Feb 09 2025

Larry B. Scott. Larry B. Scott was 22 in The Karate Kid as 'Jerry'.

Birthday: Thu, Aug 17 1961

Juli Fields. Juli Fields was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Susan'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Dana Andersen. Dana Andersen was 21 in The Karate Kid as 'Barbara'.

Birthday: Wed, May 29 1963 –
Died: Fri, May 26 2023

Frank Burt Avalon. Frank Burt Avalon was 20 in The Karate Kid as 'Chucky'.

Birthday: Sun, Sep 29 1963

Jeff Fishman. Jeff Fishman was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Billy'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ken Daly. Ken Daly was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Chris'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Tom Fridley. Tom Fridley was 19 in The Karate Kid as 'Alan'.

Birthday: Mon, Feb 15 1965

Pat E. Johnson. Pat E. Johnson was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Referee'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Bruce Malmuth. Bruce Malmuth was 50 in The Karate Kid as 'Ring Announcer'.

Birthday: Sun, Feb 04 1934 –
Died: Wed, Jun 29 2005

Darryl Vidal. Darryl Vidal was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Karate Semi-Finalist'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Frances Bay. Frances Bay was 65 in The Karate Kid as 'Lady with Dog'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 23 1919 –
Died: Thu, Sep 15 2011

Christopher Kriesa. Christopher Kriesa was 35 in The Karate Kid as 'Official'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Bernie Kuby. Bernie Kuby was 60 in The Karate Kid as 'Mr. Harris'.

Birthday: Thu, Sep 06 1923 –
Died: Mon, Jul 07 2008

Joan Lemmo. Joan Lemmo was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Restaurant Manager'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Helen Siff. Helen Siff was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Cashier'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Larry Drake. Larry Drake was 34 in The Karate Kid as 'Yahoo #1'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 21 1950 –
Died: Thu, Mar 17 2016

David Abbott. David Abbott was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Yahoo #2'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Molly Basler. Molly Basler was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Cheerleading Coach'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Brian Davis. Brian Davis was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Boy in Bathroom'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

David De Lange. David De Lange was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Waiter'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Erik Felix. Erik Felix was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Karate Student'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Peter Jason. Peter Jason was 39 in The Karate Kid as 'Soccer Coach'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 22 1944 –
Died: Thu, Feb 20 2025

Todd Lookinland. Todd Lookinland was 19 in The Karate Kid as 'Chicken Boy'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 01 1965

Clarence McGee Jr.. Clarence McGee Jr. was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Referee #2'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

William Norren. William Norren was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Doctor'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Sam Scarber. Sam Scarber was 34 in The Karate Kid as 'Referee #3'.

Birthday: Fri, Jun 24 1949

Scott Strader. Scott Strader was 23 in The Karate Kid as 'Eddie'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 12 1961

Shannon Wilcox. Shannon Wilcox was 41 in The Karate Kid as 'Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, May 21 1943 –
Died: Sat, Sep 02 2023

Sharon Spelman. Sharon Spelman was 42 in The Karate Kid as 'Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, May 01 1942

Andrew Shue. Andrew Shue was 17 in The Karate Kid as 'Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Feb 20 1967

Donald DeNoyer. Donald DeNoyer was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Karate Student (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

David LeBell. David LeBell was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Stan Rodarte. Stan Rodarte was 29 in The Karate Kid as 'Student at Dance (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Dec 18 1954

Monty O'Grady. Monty O'Grady was 68 in The Karate Kid as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 06 1916 –
Died: Wed, Mar 08 2000

Robert Strong. Robert Strong was 78 in The Karate Kid as 'Club Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Feb 11 1906 –
Died: Wed, Jul 14 1993

Chris Casamassa. Chris Casamassa was 21 in The Karate Kid as 'Tournament Guest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jan 01 1963

Charles Gallant. Charles Gallant was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Karate Fan (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

John G. Avildsen. John G. Avildsen was 48 in The Karate Kid as 'Editor, Director'

Birthday: Sat, Dec 21 1935 –
Died: Fri, Jun 16 2017

James Crabe. James Crabe was 52 in The Karate Kid as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Wed, Aug 19 1931 –
Died: Tue, May 02 1989

Clifford C. Coleman. Clifford C. Coleman was >> in The Karate Kid as 'First Assistant Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Hope R. Goodwin. Hope R. Goodwin was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Second Assistant Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert Mark Kamen. Robert Mark Kamen was 36 in The Karate Kid as 'Writer'

Birthday: Thu, Oct 09 1947

Jerry Weintraub. Jerry Weintraub was 46 in The Karate Kid as 'Producer'

Birthday: Sun, Sep 26 1937 –
Died: Mon, Jul 06 2015

Bud S. Smith. Bud S. Smith was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Editor, Associate Producer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Bill Conti. Bill Conti was 42 in The Karate Kid as 'Original Music Composer, Theme Song Performance, Music Producer'

Birthday: Mon, Apr 13 1942

R.J. Louis. R.J. Louis was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Executive Producer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jennifer Erskine. Jennifer Erskine was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Producer's Assistant'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Julie Weintraub. Julie Weintraub was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Producer's Assistant'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Susan Ekins. Susan Ekins was 24 in The Karate Kid as 'Executive Producer's Assistant'

Birthday: Wed, Aug 26 1959

Walt Mulconery. Walt Mulconery was 52 in The Karate Kid as 'Editor'

Birthday: Wed, Feb 17 1932 –
Died: Thu, Dec 06 2001

Samuel C. Crutcher. Samuel C. Crutcher was 32 in The Karate Kid as 'Sound Effects Editor'

Birthday: Sun, Oct 28 1951

Norval D. Crutcher. Norval D. Crutcher was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Sound Effects Editor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Stephen A. Hope. Stephen A. Hope was 52 in The Karate Kid as 'Music Editor'

Birthday: Tue, Sep 15 1931 –
Died: Sun, Jun 08 2003

Seth Flaum. Seth Flaum was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Associate Editor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Craig Bassett. Craig Bassett was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Associate Editor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

M. Scott Smith. M. Scott Smith was 25 in The Karate Kid as 'Associate Editor'

Birthday: Fri, Jun 12 1959

Richard Alderete. Richard Alderete was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Associate Editor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

J. Paul Huntsman. J. Paul Huntsman was 31 in The Karate Kid as 'ADR Editor'

Birthday: Wed, Feb 04 1953 –
Died: Thu, Feb 21 2008

Brooks Arthur. Brooks Arthur was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Music Supervisor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Gheorghe Zamfir. Gheorghe Zamfir was 43 in The Karate Kid as 'Musician'

Birthday: Sun, Apr 06 1941

Russ Regan. Russ Regan was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Music Consultant'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Scott Wilder. Scott Wilder was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert 'Buzz' Knudson. Robert 'Buzz' Knudson was 58 in The Karate Kid as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'

Birthday: Tue, Sep 29 1925 –
Died: Sat, Jan 21 2006

Ralph Nelson Jr.. Ralph Nelson Jr. was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Still Photographer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Dan Wallin. Dan Wallin was 57 in The Karate Kid as 'Scoring Mixer'

Birthday: Sun, Mar 13 1927 –
Died: Wed, Apr 10 2024

Don Digirolamo. Don Digirolamo was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert Glass. Robert Glass was 44 in The Karate Kid as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'

Birthday: Mon, Dec 04 1939 –
Died: Wed, Jul 21 1993

Jonathan West. Jonathan West was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Camera Operator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Pat E. Johnson. Pat E. Johnson was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Martial Arts Choreographer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

William F. Matthews. William F. Matthews was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Set Designer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

E. Thomas Case. E. Thomas Case was 57 in The Karate Kid as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Sun, Apr 03 1927 –
Died: Fri, Aug 10 2007

Ronnie Rondell Jr.. Ronnie Rondell Jr. was 47 in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Wed, Feb 10 1937

Dean Hodges. Dean Hodges was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Sound Mixer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Richard Bruno. Richard Bruno was 59 in The Karate Kid as 'Costumer'

Birthday: Thu, Aug 21 1924 –
Died: Wed, Jan 11 2012

Jimi Jamison. Jimi Jamison was 32 in The Karate Kid as 'Theme Song Performance'

Birthday: Thu, Aug 23 1951 –
Died: Mon, Sep 01 2014

Bonnie Timmermann. Bonnie Timmermann was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Casting'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Michael Muscarella. Michael Muscarella was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Construction Coordinator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Pat Romano. Pat Romano was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Stephen St. John. Stephen St. John was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Steadicam Operator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Alan Oliney. Alan Oliney was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts, Stunt Coordinator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Frank Toro. Frank Toro was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Spike Silver. Spike Silver was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Buck McDancer. Buck McDancer was 42 in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Mon, Jun 15 1942

Cheri Ruff. Cheri Ruff was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Hairstylist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Clarke Coleman. Clarke Coleman was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Diane Bandolas. Diane Bandolas was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Production Accountant'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ross A. Maehl. Ross A. Maehl was 45 in The Karate Kid as 'Gaffer'

Birthday: Mon, Oct 03 1938

John H. Anderson. John H. Anderson was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Caro Jones. Caro Jones was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Casting'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Allee Willis. Allee Willis was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Lyricist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Joel Kirschner. Joel Kirschner was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Second Assistant Camera'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Alan Falco. Alan Falco was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Transportation Coordinator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Howard Pine. Howard Pine was 67 in The Karate Kid as 'Unit Production Manager'

Birthday: Wed, Apr 04 1917 –
Died: Tue, Mar 02 1999

Sam Gordon. Sam Gordon was 70 in The Karate Kid as 'Property Master'

Birthday: Wed, Oct 22 1913 –
Died: Wed, Mar 12 2008

William J. Cassidy. William J. Cassidy was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Production Design'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Allen D. Easton. Allen D. Easton was >> in The Karate Kid as 'First Assistant Camera'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Tom May. Tom May was 51 in The Karate Kid as 'Grip'

Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1933 –
Died: Mon, Feb 23 2015

Brad Edmiston. Brad Edmiston was >> in The Karate Kid as 'First Assistant Camera'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Pennie DuPont. Pennie DuPont was 45 in The Karate Kid as 'Casting'

Birthday: Tue, Mar 28 1939 –
Died: Fri, Jun 13 2014

Jeannie Jeha. Jeannie Jeha was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Production Coordinator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Marc Droubay. Marc Droubay was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Theme Song Performance'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Richard Leon. Richard Leon was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Props'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Pat Green. Pat Green was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

John London. John London was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Key Grip'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Frankie Sullivan. Frankie Sullivan was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Theme Song Performance'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Richard Davis. Richard Davis was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Location Manager'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Aida Swinson. Aida Swinson was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Costumer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Fumio Demura. Fumio Demura was 45 in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Thu, Sep 15 1938 –
Died: Mon, Apr 24 2023

Douglas Ivan. Douglas Ivan was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Dennis Lambert. Dennis Lambert was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Lyricist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Alvin Greenman. Alvin Greenman was 54 in The Karate Kid as 'Script Supervisor'

Birthday: Sat, Jan 18 1930 –
Died: Thu, Jul 14 2016

Peter J. Breen. Peter J. Breen was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Dolly Grip'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Joe Esposito. Joe Esposito was 36 in The Karate Kid as 'Vocals'

Birthday: Wed, May 05 1948

Lance Turner. Lance Turner was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Rich Mar. Rich Mar was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Extras Casting'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

David Bernard. David Bernard was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Cableman'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Peter Beckett. Peter Beckett was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Lyricist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Larry Haney. Larry Haney was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Leadman'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Tino Caira. Tino Caira was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Transportation Captain'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Stephan Ellis. Stephan Ellis was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Theme Song Performance'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jim Peterik. Jim Peterik was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Theme Song Performance'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Don Zobel. Don Zobel was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Best Boy Electric'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Dick Lasley. Dick Lasley was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Production Illustrator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Thomas Cunliffe. Thomas Cunliffe was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Boom Operator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Bob Nichimura. Bob Nichimura was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Patrick G. Ralston. Patrick G. Ralston was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Best Boy Electric'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

John O'Connell. John O'Connell was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Standby Painter'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

John Atkinson. John Atkinson was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Gary Haillenbeck. Gary Haillenbeck was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

David Crockett. David Crockett was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Pete Emmet. Pete Emmet was >> in The Karate Kid as 'Unit Publicist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday