William Zabka
William Zabka (born October 20, 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid (1984) and the TV series Cobra Kai (2018–present). In 2004, he was nominated for an Academy Award for co-writing and producing the short film Most.
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| Full name at birth | William Michael Zabka
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| Claim to fame | Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid
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| Date of birth | 20 October 1965
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| Place of birth | New York, New York, USA
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| Occupation | Actor, producer, screenwriter, martial artist
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| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm)
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| Net worth | $2,000,000 USD
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| High school | El Camino Real Charter High School
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| University | California State University, Northridge
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- He was not at all experienced in martial arts prior to the filming of The Karate Kid (1984). He was actually an accomplished wrestler. In the years since, however, he has earned a black belt in Tang Soo Do.
- Is of Czechoslovak ancestry; the Czech translation of "Zabka" is "Little Frog."
- Speaks Czech fluently.
- Is an accomplished singer/musician/songwriter, as is his brother Guy.
- Has a sister, Judy.
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