The transcript below is from the video “The Karate Kid (1984) Cast: Then and Now (38 Years After)” by BIG STAR-X.

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Hello, friends! In this video you’ll see how have the actors of the movie The Karate Kid changed. You’ll know their original names and age. I will show you how they looked then, in 1984, and what’s with them now, in 2022. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Let’s go!

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Wiliam Zabka as Johnny 

Johnny (William Zabka) is Ali’s ex-boyfriend who can’t get over the fact that they broke up and is often jealous of her. He comes from a wealthy family and regularly practices Karate at Cobra Kai, where he became the best student for his skills. He drives a motorcycle and is used to using his strength in any disputes.

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Martin Kove as Kreese

Kreese is the owner of the Cobra Kai Club. Previously served in the US Army and retired with the rank of captain. In teaching Karate to his students, he adheres the same methods as at the war. His teaching style is very cruel, and Kreese himself is demanding and not distinguished by decency. Played by Martin Cove.

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Randy Heller as Lucille

Lucille (Randy Heller) is Daniel’s mother. She knows how to drive a car and often likes to sing some songs while driving. She tries always to be positive, not to lose heart and confident that she has good intuition. She likes to share interesting events, she also worries about her son and tries to give him good advice.

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Pat Morita as Miyagi

Miyagi (Pat Morita) is one of the residents of the house where the LaRusso family moved in, and he can also take part in minor repairs for the residents. Miyagi is compassionate, intelligent, very wise, and despite his considerable age, he is fluent in the art of Karate and can easily apply these skills in practice.

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Ron Thomas as Bobby

Bobby (Ron Thomas) is one of the students of the Karate club “Cobra Kai” and is also the best friend and is in his gang. Under the influence of the Kreese’s harsh mentoring, he often uses intimidation and threats along with others, but unlike the rest of his comrades, he is more compassionate and knows the limit.

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Chad McQueen as Dutch

Dutch is the member of Johnny’s gang, gets along well with them and, like the rest, attends the Karate section at Cobra Kai. By nature, Dutch is a rather quick-tempered and angry guy who lacks a sense of proportion. He fully shares Kreese’s teaching and acting style and enjoys bullying others. Played by Chuck McQueen.

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Rob Garrison as Tommy

Tommy is in Johnny’s gang and is his good friend. He also goes to the same school with them and attends Karate martial arts courses at Cobra Kai. He has well-practiced tricks and gets a little frustrated when he loses. Like his other friends, he likes to make fun of Daniel. The role was performed by Rob Garrison.

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Tony O’Dell as Jimmy

Jimmy (Tony O’Dell) is a student of the Cobra Kai Karate club led by Kreese. Also, the guy is a member of the Lawrence gang and, like the others, mocks and pursues Daniel LaRusso, but unlike his friends, he is calmer, there is no excessive cruelty in him. One of the company who is the owner of a brown belt in Karate.

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Israel Juarbe as Fredy 

Freddy is one of Lucille and Daniel’s neighbors and becomes Daniel’s friend as well. He is affable, polite, good-natured and generally quite a nice guy. Freddy is not afraid to make new friends, but due to the influence of his environment, he can adapt to it and make fun of others. He was played by Israel Huarbe.

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Larry B. Scott as Jerry

Jerry is a student at the Cobra Kai Karate club. He tries to clearly follow all the instructions of his teacher and, on an equal basis with everyone, unquestioningly works out all the blows and monitors his concentration. He is also somewhat afraid of his mentor. Jerry has a brown belt. He was played by Larry B. Scott.

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William Bassett as Mr. Mills

Mr Mills is Ali’s father. He is a wealthy man and an exemplary family man, because of his financial condition, he wants a better partner for his daughter than Daniel. Mr. Mills is a caring father who worries about the fate of his daughter and wants her to find a guy from a wealthy family. Played by William Bassett.

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Bruce Maimuth as Ring Announcer

Ring Announcer (Bruce Maimuth) took part in the All-Valley Karate tournament. He has a presentable appearance and tall stature. For his profession, he has a well-trained voice. Its main task is to announce everything that happens in the ring during the semi-finals and finals. He knows the rules of the tournament well.

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Tom Fridley as Alan

Alan learns Karate from Kreese at Cobra Kai and is also in the same group as Johnny and his gang. He tries well and diligently to practice the movements, keeping up with the others, but sometimes loses concentration because of which he gets from the teacher. Has a brown belt in Karate. He was played by Tom Fridley.

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Larry Drake as Yahoo #1

Yahoo #1 loves to fool around with a friend, fight, and often gets drunk while doing it. Behaves most often cheeky. He didn’t believe that Mr. Miyagi could teach Daniel anything at all, but was surprised and even a little scared when he showed him his skills. The role was played by Larry Drake.

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Frank Burt Avalon as Chucky

Chucky is on good terms with Freddy and goes to the same school with him. He, like the rest, well accepted the new comrade Daniel LaRusso, but his attitude changes when he was beaten by Johnny. He knows how to play football well and likes to spend time with his friends. The role was performed by Frank Burt Avalon.

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Peter Jason as Soccer Coach

Soccer Coach works at the school where Daniel, Johnny and his gang go to. He likes that the students are not distracted, but are involved in the game. And he does not like brawlers in his team and tries to immediately exclude such people from its ranks. Daniel was one of them. The role was performed by Peter Jason.

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Frances Bay as Lady with Dog

Lady with Dog (Frances Bay) lives in the same apartment building as Freddie and the LaRusso family. According to her, she used to live in New Jersey (in Parsippany) and regrets that she left there. She often likes to spend time with her dog in the yard of the house, sitting in a chair and reading a newspaper.

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Ralph Macchio as Daniel

Daniel (Ralph Macchio) is the only child of Lucille. He knows how to ride a bike and is good at football, and he is also very interested in Karate and would like to master this martial art. Sometimes he exaggerates his skills a little. Daniel always tries to help his mother, but is not very happy about their move.

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Elisabeth Shue as Ali

Ali previously exist is romantically involved with Johnny and goes to the same school as Daniel, with whom there is a mutual liking. She is sweet, good-natured, and doesn’t like it when people just use force, but also disapproves of people who walk away from problems instead of solving them. Played by Elisabeth Shue.

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Pat E. Johnson as Referee

Referee (Pat E. Johnson) is present at the All-Valley Karate tournament, which is also attended by Daniel and Kreese’s students from the Cobra Kai club. He has a toned build and a somewhat formidable face. He is characterized by justice, attentiveness, inflexibility, and he will not turn a blind eye to violations.

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