THE Karate Kid movies have a fond place in the hearts of many, meaning Cobra Kai has done well with fans of the nostalgic martial-arts franchise.
Netflix’s spin-off series Cobra Kai rejuvenated the franchise while still featuring some familiar faces from the original films.
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Who is in the cast of Cobra Kai on Netflix?
Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
Fans of the original Karate Kid movies will be thrilled to hear that Ralph Macchio will be reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai.
Ralph was discovered at age 16 at a dance recital and rocketed to fame after featuring in the first Karate Kid movie.
Although he is most famous for his role as Daniel LaRusso, Macchio has featured in films like Crossroads, My Cousin Vinny and A Good Night to Die.
Ralph is also starring on HBO series Deuce.
William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
Alongside Machhio, William Zabka is reprising his role as Johnny Lawrence from The Karate Kid and The Karate Kid Part II.
He also features in the credits for Hot Tub Time Machine and Back to School.
Back in 2004, he was Oscar-nominated for co-writing and producing the short film Most.
Martin Kove as John Kreese
Martin Kove is reprising his role as the Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese from the Karate Kid film series.
Apart from his Karate Kid roles, he also featured in television series Cagney & Lacey.
Martin was in the 1985 film Rambo: First Blood Part II.
Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz
Xolo, 19, is best known for his role as Miguel Diaz in Cobra Kai.
He played Victor Graham in the TV series Parenthood.
Recently, he has also voiced Zaid on American animated television series Cleopatra In Space.
Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene
A budding 21 year old American actor, Tanner played Leo Kirkman in the ABC political drama Designated Survivor.
He has starred as Mason in Nickelodeon’s television series Game Shakers and made appearances in Grey’s Anatomy, Major Crimes, and The Goldbergs.
He played Jack Downey in The Fosters.
Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso
Mary Mouser is a 24-year-old American actress.
Mary may be known to viewers as Lacey Fleming in Body Of Proof.
She also starred as Mary Jones in TV show Freakish.
Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso
Courtney is a sit-com star having played Missy in The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper’s twin sister.
She has had a role in CBS sitcom Mom and starred in Tyler Perry’s American romantic comedy Nobody’s Fool.
Other roles include Renee in Fuller House and Dr Jane Levy in Bones.
Peyton List as Tory Nichols
Peyton List began her career in the spotlight as a model.
She got her acting debut in American movie 27 Dresses and then went on to star in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series.
She’s also appeared in a number of teen and children’s TV shows for Disney and Nickelodeon.
Jacob Bertrand as Hawk
Jacob Bertrand is an actor who began his career as a child.
He’s starred in The Middle and The Cape.
But he’s best known as Hawk in Cobra Kai.
Gianni Decenzo as Demetri
Gianni Decenzo is a 20 year old American actor.
He’s appeared in The Middle and other TV sitcoms, but his biggest role to date is in Cobra Kai.
He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 15.
How can I watch Cobra Kai?
Season three of Cobra Kai has dropped on Netflix.
Seasons one and two are still available to watch on the streaming platform.
There are 10 episodes in season three.
