7.2
7.2
The Karate Kid
1984
as Johnny Lawrence
William Zabka
Also known as: William Michael Zabka, Billy Zabka
Acting
Nationality:United States
Education:El Camino Real High School
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CommunityBiographyvia wikipedia
William Michael Zabka (; born October 20, 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for his role of Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), and the TV series Cobra Kai (2018–2025). Zabka's career took off with The Karate Kid, despite having no prior karate training. During the 1980s, he appeared in the films Just One of the Guys (1985), Back to School (1986), and the television series The Equalizer (1986–1989). In the 1990s and 2000s, Zabka focused on independent films and filmmaking. In 2004, he was nominated for an Academy Award for co-writing and producing the short film Most. Zabka continued his directing career, including music videos for Rascal Flatts. From 2018 to 2025, Zabka reprised his role as Johnny Lawrence in the YouTube Red and Netflix series Cobra Kai, which he co-executive produced with Karate Kid costar Ralph Macchio.
Filmography (41 movies)
7.2
7.2
Where Hope Grows
2014
as Milton Malcolm
7.1
7.1
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
2021
as Self
7.0
7.0
Most
2003
Producer
6.8
6.8
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
as Self
6.7
6.7
Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story
1986
as Kim Fisher
6.4
6.4
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
1993
as Ruben
6.4
6.4
Just One of the Guys
1985
as Greg
6.3
6.3
Back to School
1986
as Chas
6.3
6.3
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
as Johnny Lawrence
6.2
6.2
National Lampoon's European Vacation
1985
as Jack
6.0
6.0
Hot Tub Time Machine
2010
as Rick
6.0
6.0
Smiley Face
2007
as Prison Guard
5.8
5.8
The Dog Who Saved Summer
2015
as Officer Johnny/Apollo
5.7
5.7
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
2024
as Self
5.7
5.7
Shootfighter II
1996
as Ruben
5.5
5.5
Gale Force
2002
as Rance
5.5
5.5
The Power Within
1995
as Raymond Vonn
5.4
5.4
Hyper Sonic
2002
as The Executive
5.4
5.4
Python 2
2002
as Greg Larson
5.3
5.3
To the Ends of Time
1996
as Alexander
5.2
5.2
High Voltage
1997
as Bulldog
5.0
5.0
Python
2000
as Greg Larsen
5.0
5.0
Falcon Down
2001
as John - Security Guard
5.0
5.0
Protect and Surf
1989
as Russell Cooper
4.8
4.8
Landspeed
2002
as Bob Bailey
4.6
4.6
Epoch
2001
as Rover Driver Joe
4.6
4.6
Interceptors
1999
as Dave
4.2
4.2
A Tiger's Tale
1988
as Randy
4.2
4.2
Antibody
2002
as Otto Emmerick
4.0
4.0
Cross
2011
as Saw
3.9
3.9
Wild Roomies
2004
as Slick Salesman
3.4
3.4
Dark Descent
2002
as Marty
3.3
3.3
Ablaze
2002
as Curt Peters
2.7
2.7
Project: Human Weapon
2001
as Rojack
1.7
1.7
Unlawful Passage
1994
as Howie
Sweep the Leg
2007
Writer
Contract for Life: The S.A.D.D. Story
1984
as Rick Peterson
Cake: A Wedding Story
2007
as Sam
The Man in the Silo
2016
as Kevin
The Way of The Karate Kid
2005
as Self / Johnny
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