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List Of The Karate Kid And Cobra Kai Characters
This list of ''The Karate Kid'' and ''Cobra Kai'' characters reflects fictional characters from ''The Karate Kid'' franchise. Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg define the following works as part of the Miyagi-Verse: ''The Karate Kid'' (1984), ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986), ''The Karate Kid Part III'' (1989), ''The Next Karate Kid'' (1994), and the ''Cobra Kai'' television series (2018–present). A 2010 remake however exists in an alternate universe. In addition, Jon Hurwitz clarified that the ''Karate Kid'' series is not canon, but an Easter Egg from it appears in Season 3, in response to the question about ''The Karate Kid'' animated series official status within ''The Karate Kid'' universe. Overview Miyagi-Verse * An indicates an appearance through pre-recorded material. * An indicates a performer stood in as a character's body-double for fight sequences. * A indicates an actor or actress portrayed a younger version of their character. Miyagi- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel LaRusso
Daniel LaRusso is a fictional character in the '' Karate Kid'' franchise. He is the main protagonist of the Karate Kid film trilogy and one of the main characters in its spin-off series ''Cobra Kai''. He is portrayed by Ralph Macchio. Overview Daniel LaRusso was born in Newark, New Jersey on December 18, 1966, into an Italian-American family. When he was eight years old, his father David LaRusso died after a 2-year battle with stomach cancer. Daniel's mother Lucille never remarried. In September 1984, Daniel and Lucille moved to Reseda, California, after Lucille accepted a job offer at a computer firm. Shortly after moving to California, Daniel meets and starts a rivalry with Johnny Lawrence, the two-time winner of the All Valley Under-18 Karate Championship after Daniel befriended his ex-girlfriend Ali Mills. Luckily for Daniel, after being jumped by Johnny and his friends, he met Mr. Miyagi, the maintenance man at his apartment, who becomes his karate mentor and also a very ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Karate Kid (franchise)
''The Karate Kid'' is an American martial arts drama franchise created by Robert Mark Kamen. The series follows the journey of various coming-of-age teenagers who are taught in the ways of martial arts by an experienced mentor in order to stand up for themselves after being bullied, or assert their dominance towards others. The original film series began as a tetralogy, starting with the release of ''The Karate Kid'' (1984), after the success of which three sequels were produced: ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986), ''The Karate Kid Part III'' (1989), and '' The Next Karate Kid'' (1994). In 2010, a remake with a similar storyline but with a different set of characters, was released. Despite maintaining the original title, the remake focused on kung fu, as the film was set in China. A sixth film is scheduled to be released in 2024. ''Cobra Kai'' (2018–present) offers a continuation of the universe that the original films of the 1980s and 1990s created, three decades later. Whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Kreese
John Kreese is a fictional character and the main antagonist in ''The Karate Kid'' media franchise. Portrayed by Martin Kove, he appears as an antagonist in the films ''The Karate Kid'' (1984), ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986), ''The Karate Kid Part III'' (1989), and the sequel television series ''Cobra Kai''. Roles He serves as the main antagonist of ''The Karate Kid'' (1984), the opening antagonist of ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986), the overarching antagonist of ''The Karate Kid Part III'' (1989) and the main antagonist of the sequel television series ''Cobra Kai'', serving as the overarching antagonist of Season 1, the main antagonist of Season 2 and Season 3, one of the two main antagonists (alongside Terry Silver) of Season 4 and the overarching antagonist/anti-hero in Season 5. Overview Kreese was born on October 2, 1946. When he was young, he was troubled, as his father left him and his mentally unstable mother committed suicide and was picked on by other kids. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chozen Toguchi
Chozen Toguchi is a fictional character who appears as the central antagonist in the motion picture ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986), and a hero (beginning with Cobra Kai (season 3), Season 3) of the series ''Cobra Kai'' (2021). He is portrayed by Yuji Okumoto, whose performance, particularly in ''Cobra Kai'', has received widespread acclaim. Overview Chozen Toguchi grew up in Tomi Village, in Okinawa Prefecture, and was raised by his Uncle Sato as his father died when he was young. He and Kumiko were also childhood friends who used to play together. He also studied Karate under Sato, who was himself a student of Mr. Miyagi's father. As a child, Chozen would cheat during his Uncle Sato's Karate lessons. As a teenager, Chozen was quick-tempered, had difficulties with Kumiko (character), Kumiko, and was Daniel's rival (''The Karate Kid Part II''). After his defeat, he was suicidal, but Sato and Kumiko helped him to recover and find purpose. As an adult, Chozen became the Sensei f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akihiro Kitamura
is a Japanese actor and director, who appeared in '' The Human Centipede (First Sequence)'' and ''Cobra Kai'' as Young Sato. Early life After moving to the United States at the age of 18, Kitamura studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse for five years. As a filmmaker he studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts (1997–1999) and at Los Angeles City College (2001–2004). Career Kitamura's first two feature films, ''Porno'' and ''I'll Be There With You'' were both written and directed by him. He also starred in both of the films, playing the main characters. In 2008, Kitamura appeared in a number of television roles, including VH1's '' New York Goes to Hollywood'' and MTV's '' From Gs to Gents''. He also appeared in NBC's ''Heroes'' as Tadashi, a Japanese businessman who tries to commit suicide. The role's dialogue was done in Japanese to keep with the character. In 2009, Kitamura made an appearance in the controversial IFC Films IFC Films is an American film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Kamekona
Danny Kamekona (November 15, 1935 – May 2, 1996) was an American actor. Television and movie career Kamekona began his acting career on television, debuting in a 1968 episode of ''Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series), Hawaii Five-O'', one of 32 different appearances over 11 years. Other TV appearances included ''The Brian Keith Show''; ''Sanford and Son''; ''Barnaby Jones''; six episodes of ''Magnum, P.I.''; ''21 Jump Street''; ''L.A. Law''; ''Walker, Texas Ranger''; and his last TV appearance, in 1995's ''Burke's Law (1994 TV series), Burke's Law''. He appeared as Agawa, employed by Riochi Tanaka in the episode "The Rising Sun Of Death" of the series ''Miami Vice''. ''The Karate Kid Part II'' was Kamekona's debut movie appearance in 1986. Other movie appearances included ''Black Widow (1987 film), Black Widow'' (with Terry O'Quinn), ''Problem Child (film), Problem Child'' (with Michael Richards), ''Honeymoon in Vegas'', and his final movie appearance, 1993's ''Robot Wars (film), R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israel Juarbe
Israel Juarbe (born March 1, 1963) is an actor most well known for portraying as Jose Martinez in '' Angels in the Outfield'', Freddy Fernandez in ''The Karate Kid'' and '' The Net'' (1995). He appeared in the ''Sliders Slider or Sliders may refer to: Arts * K.K. Slider, a fictional character within the ''Animal Crossing'' franchise * '' The Slider'', a 1972 album by T. Rex * ''Sliders'' (TV series), an American science fiction and fantasy television series * ...'' episode (5/15) "To Catch a Slide" (1999). Filmography References External links * 1963 births American male film actors American male television actors Living people {{US-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony O'Dell
Tony O’Dell (born January 30, 1960) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Cobra Kai member List of The Karate Kid characters#Jimmy, Jimmy in the 1984 film ''The Karate Kid,'' and the second season of its spinoff ''Cobra Kai'' (the 2018 YouTube web series based on the adult lives of the ''Karate Kid'' characters), and as preppy Alan Pinkard on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC situation comedy, sitcom ''Head of the Class'' (1986–91). Early life and career O'Dell was born Anthony Dell'Aquila in Pasadena, California, and graduated from Saint Francis High School (La Cañada Flintridge, California), St. Francis High School. His first television appearance was a 1978 episode of the NBC television series ''CHiPs'', titled "Trick or Treat." He later appeared in the short lived 1985 CBS science fiction series ''Otherworld (TV series), Otherworld'', as Trace Sterling. One of his longest roles was of high school student Alan Pinkard on the ABC sitcom ''Head of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chad McQueen
Chadwick Steven McQueen (born December 28, 1960) is an American actor, film producer, martial artist, and race-car driver. As an actor and producer, he was known for playing Dutch in ''The Karate Kid'' and ''The Karate Kid Part II''. He is the only son of actor Steve McQueen. Early life Chadwick Steven McQueen was born on December 28, 1960, in Los Angeles to actors Steve McQueen and Neile Adams."Chad McQueen" TCM Classic Film Festival. 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2017. From an early age, McQueen was an avid enthusiast of automobiles, motorcycles, and racing, interests that he inherited from his father. He began racing dirt bikes by age 9 and, in three years, went on to win his class in the World Mini Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Garrison
Robert Scott Garrison (January 23, 1960 – September 27, 2019) was an American actor known for his role as Tommy in the 1984 film ''The Karate Kid'' and the second season of its spinoff ''Cobra Kai''. Garrison started his acting career in the 1970s and continued steadily over the 1980s and 1990s. He acted in '' Brubaker'' (1980), ''The Karate Kid'' (1984), ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986), and ''Iron Eagle'' (1986). He also had roles in the television shows ''Coach'', ''St. Elsewhere'', ''MacGyver,'' and '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues''. Biography Garrison was born on January 23, 1960, and raised in Wheeling, West Virginia. He first became involved in acting at Wheeling Park High School and also had a small role in ''Starship Invasions'' (1977) before graduating in 1978. He then studied theater at Ohio University on a full scholarship, and received a small role as a convict in Robert Redford's prison film '' Brubaker'' (1980). After graduating from Ohio University in 1982, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randee Heller
Randee Heller (born Randee Antzis; June 10, 1947) is an American television and film actress known for playing Alice in the 1970s sitcom ''Soap (TV series), Soap'' – one of television's first lesbian characters – as well as for portraying List of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai characters#Lucille LaRusso, Lucille LaRusso in the films ''The Karate Kid'' and ''The Karate Kid Part III'', and in the streaming series ''Cobra Kai''; and Mad Men#Supporting characters, Bert Cooper's and Don Draper's elderly secretary List of Mad Men characters#Ida Blankenship, Ida Blankenship in a recurring role on the series ''Mad Men''. Early life Heller was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and grew up in West Hempstead, New York, on Long Island, of Russian Jewish heritage.Hochberg, Mina"Q&A with Randee Heller", AMCtv.com, 19 September 2010. After initially attending Emerson College in Boston, she returned to Long Island to graduate in 1969 from Adelphi University, where she studied theater. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Judson Shue (born October 6, 1963) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the films ''The Karate Kid'' (1984), '' Adventures in Babysitting'' (1987), ''Cocktail'' (1988), '' Back to the Future Part II'' (1989), ''Back to the Future Part III'' (1990), '' Soapdish'' (1991), '' The Saint'' (1997), '' Hollow Man'' (2000), Heartsoul, Palmetto '' Piranha 3D'' (2010), ''Battle of the Sexes'' (2017), ''Death Wish'' (2018), ''Greyhound'' (2020). and ''Cobra Kai'' (2021). She was nominated for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in the film ''Leaving Las Vegas'' (1995). On television, she has starred as Julie Finlay in the CBS procedural forensics crime drama ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' from 2012 to 2015, Madelyn Stillwell in the Amazon Prime Video series '' The Boys'' and '' The Boys Presents: Diabolical'', and reprised her ''The Karate Kid'' role in the third season of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
