Popular American TV and film actor Ralph Macchio has an estimated net worth of $2 million. After being born in Huntington, New York Macchio first began appearing in television commercials for Bubbly Yum and Dr. Pepper at 18. However, it was not until Macchio’s role as Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 first Karate Kid movie that he received any critical acclaim for his acting. In addition to The Karate Kid, Macchio has appeared in My Cousin Vinny, Naked in New York and several other Hollywood movies.

Additionally, Macchio can most commonly be found in commercials for VitaminWater. He has been cast in several television shows including Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Entourage and Psych. In 2011, Macchio was cast in the 12th season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars when he ultimately finished in fourth place. Macchio can most recently be found in the 2012 film Hitchcock. While Macchio has achieved vast commercial success, his career as a child actor is what he is most well known for. In fact, VH1 named Macchio the 80th greatest teen star.