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William Zabka

Bio: William Michael "Billy" Zabka (born October 20, 1965) is an American actor, martial artist, screenwriter, and film producer. Zabka is best known for his role of Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), and decades later reprises the role of Johnny in the Netflix series Cobra Kai (2018-), along with Ralph Macchio as Daniel
Born: Wed, Oct 20 1965
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
William Zabka is 59 years old
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Poster of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
William Zabka was 59 in Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2024
Poster of More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
William Zabka was 55 in More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 2021
Poster of John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
William Zabka was 51 in John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2017
Poster of The Man in the Silo
The Man in the Silo
William Zabka was 50 in The Man in the Silo as 'Kevin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 2016
Poster of The Dog Who Saved Summer
The Dog Who Saved Summer
William Zabka was 49 in The Dog Who Saved Summer as 'Officer Johnny/Apollo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 2015
Poster of Where Hope Grows
Where Hope Grows
William Zabka was 48 in Where Hope Grows as 'Milton Malcolm'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of Cross
Cross
William Zabka was 45 in Cross as 'Saw'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 2011
Poster of Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine
William Zabka was 44 in Hot Tub Time Machine as 'Rick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of Smiley Face
Smiley Face
William Zabka was 42 in Smiley Face as 'Prison Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2007
Poster of Cake: A Wedding Story
Cake: A Wedding Story
William Zabka was 41 in Cake: A Wedding Story as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2007
Poster of Sweep the Leg
Sweep the Leg
William Zabka was 41 in Sweep the Leg as 'Johnny Lawrence/Hilmself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2007
Poster of The Way of The Karate Kid
The Way of The Karate Kid
William Zabka was 39 in The Way of The Karate Kid as 'Self / Johnny'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of Wild Roomies
Wild Roomies
William Zabka was 38 in Wild Roomies as 'Slick Salesman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Antibody
Antibody
William Zabka was 37 in Antibody as 'Otto Emmerick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of Dark Descent
Dark Descent
William Zabka was 36 in Dark Descent as 'Marty'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 06 2002
Poster of Python 2
Python 2
William Zabka was 36 in Python 2 as 'Greg Larson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 2002
Poster of Ablaze
Ablaze
William Zabka was 36 in Ablaze as 'Curt Peters'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 2002
Poster of Landspeed
Landspeed
William Zabka was 36 in Landspeed as 'Bob Bailey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 2002
Poster of Hyper Sonic
Hyper Sonic
William Zabka was 36 in Hyper Sonic as 'The Executive'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2002
Poster of Gale Force
Gale Force
William Zabka was 36 in Gale Force as 'Rance'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 2002
Poster of Epoch
Epoch
William Zabka was 36 in Epoch as 'Rover Driver Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 2001
Poster of Falcon Down
Falcon Down
William Zabka was 35 in Falcon Down as 'John - Security Guard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 2001
Poster of Project: Human Weapon
Project: Human Weapon
William Zabka was 35 in Project: Human Weapon as 'Rojack'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Python
Python
William Zabka was 34 in Python as 'Greg Larsen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 2000
Poster of Interceptors
Interceptors
William Zabka was 33 in Interceptors as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1999
Poster of High Voltage
High Voltage
William Zabka was 31 in High Voltage as 'Bulldog'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of To the Ends of Time
To the Ends of Time
William Zabka was 31 in To the Ends of Time as 'Alexander'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1996
Poster of Shootfighter II
Shootfighter II
William Zabka was 30 in Shootfighter II as 'Ruben'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 1996
Poster of The Power Within
The Power Within
William Zabka was 30 in The Power Within as 'Raymond Vonn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1995
Poster of Unlawful Passage
Unlawful Passage
William Zabka was 28 in Unlawful Passage as 'Howie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
William Zabka was 27 in Shootfighter: Fight to the Death as 'Ruben'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of Protect and Surf
Protect and Surf
William Zabka was 23 in Protect and Surf as 'Russell Cooper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1989
Poster of A Tiger's Tale
A Tiger's Tale
William Zabka was 22 in A Tiger's Tale as 'Randy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1988
Poster of Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story
Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story
William Zabka was 21 in Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story as 'Kim Fisher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1986
Poster of The Karate Kid Part II
The Karate Kid Part II
William Zabka was 20 in The Karate Kid Part II as 'Johnny Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1986
Poster of Back to School
Back to School
William Zabka was 20 in Back to School as 'Chas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of National Lampoon's European Vacation
National Lampoon's European Vacation
William Zabka was 19 in National Lampoon's European Vacation as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1985
Poster of Just One of the Guys
Just One of the Guys
William Zabka was 19 in Just One of the Guys as 'Greg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1985
Poster of Contract for Life: The S.A.D.D. Story
Contract for Life: The S.A.D.D. Story
William Zabka was 19 in Contract for Life: The S.A.D.D. Story as 'Rick Peterson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1984
Poster of The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
William Zabka was 18 in The Karate Kid as 'Johnny Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1984

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Poster of Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo
Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo
William Zabka was 58+ in Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 18 2024
Poster of The Netflix Afterparty
The Netflix Afterparty
William Zabka was 55+ in The Netflix Afterparty as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 02 2021
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
William Zabka was 54+ in Reunited Apart as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
William Zabka was 52+ in Cobra Kai as 'Johnny Lawrence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 02 2018
Poster of Psych
Psych
William Zabka was 40+ in Psych as 'Coach Baggs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
William Zabka was 39+ in How I Met Your Mother as 'William Zabka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of MTV Movie & TV Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards
William Zabka was 26+ in MTV Movie & TV Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
William Zabka was 19+ in The Equalizer as 'Scott McCall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of E/R
E/R
William Zabka was 18+ in E/R
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984