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Julie Pierce
This list of ''The Karate Kid'' and ''Cobra Kai'' characters reflects fictional characters from ''The Karate Kid'' franchise. Overview * An indicates an appearance through pre-recorded material. * An indicates a performer stood in as a character's body-double for fight sequences. * A indicates an actor or actress portrayed a younger version of their character. Films ''The Karate Kid'' (1984) ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986) Ralph Macchio reprises his role as Daniel, and Pat Morita as "Mr. Miyagi" (referenced as Nariyoshi Miyagi) in this film. ''Karate Kid'' actor Martin Kove briefly appeared as John Kreese in the beginning of the film. Additionally, ''Karate Kid'' actors Rob Garrison (Tommy), Ron Thomas (Bobby Brown), Tony O'Dell (Jimmy), and William Zabka ( Johnny Lawrence) were in the movie; minor characters, portrayed by Pat E. Johnson (The Referee) and Bruce Malmuth (The Ring Announcer) return as well. ''The Karate Kid Part III'' (1989) Ralph Macchio r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Character (arts)
In fiction, a character is a person or being in a narrative (such as a novel, play, radio or television series, music, film, or video game). The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person, in which case the distinction of a "fictional" versus "real" character may be made. Derived from the Ancient Greek word , the English word dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in '' Tom Jones'' by Henry Fielding in 1749. From this, the sense of "a part played by an actor" developed.Harrison (1998, 51-2) quotation: (Before this development, the term '' dramatis personae'', naturalized in English from Latin and meaning "masks of the drama", encapsulated the notion of characters from the literal aspect of masks.) A character, particularly when enacted by an actor in the theater or cinema, involves "the illusion of being a human person". In literature, characters guide readers through their stories, helping them to understa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israel Juarbe
Israel Juarbe (born March 1, 1963) is an American actor most well known for portraying Jose Martinez in ''Angels in the Outfield'' and Freddy Fernandez in ''The Karate Kid ''The Karate Kid'' is a 1984 American martial arts drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen. It is the first film in ''The Karate Kid'' franchise. The film stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, an ...'' and '' The Net'' (1995). He appeared in the '' Sliders'' episode (5/15) "To Catch a Slide" (1999). Filmography References External links * 1963 births American male film actors American male television actors Living people {{US-screen-actor-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtney Henggeler
Courtney Healy Henggeler ( born December 11, 1978) is an American former actress known for her starring role as Amanda LaRusso in the Netflix comedy-drama television series ''Cobra Kai''. She is also known for playing Sheldon Cooper's twin sister, Missy, in '' The Big Bang Theory''. Early life and education Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Henggeler grew up in Pennsylvania in the Poconos until she was 14 when she moved to her parents' hometown of Seaford, New York on the South Shore of Long Island. After graduating from Seaford High School, Henggeler enrolled at SUNY Fredonia but dropped out and moved to Los Angeles two years later, where she received her first acting lessons. She credits her childhood best friend Patti for making her audition for a high school production of ''Carousel'' when she was in 9th grade. Career Henggeler started her acting career with a main role in the horror B-movie ''The Bog Creatures'' in 2003. Two years later, she made a guest ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robyn Lively
Robyn Elaine Lively Johnson (born February 7, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the 1989 films '' Teen Witch'' and '' The Karate Kid Part III'', as well as the TV shows '' Doogie Howser, M.D.'', ''Twin Peaks'', '' Savannah'', and '' Saving Grace''. Early life Robyn Elaine Lively was born on February 7, 1972, to talent manager Elaine Lively () and her first husband Ronald Otis Lively. Her older siblings are sister Lori and brother Jason Lively. Following her parents divorce, her mother married acting coach Ernie Lively () in 1979. She was later adopted by Ernie, who is the father of her younger half siblings, Eric and Blake Lively. Her mother, adoptive father, and all four siblings are or have been in the entertainment industry. Career Lively began her career as a child actress: at age six, she made her screen debut in the television movie '' Summer of My German Soldier'' in 1978. Throughout the 1980s, she appeared in several television shows includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Andrews (character)
Jessica Andrews is a fictional character portrayed by Robyn Lively in the film '' The Karate Kid Part III'' (1989), and in the fifth season of its sequel series ''Cobra Kai'' (2022). Overview In 1985, Jessica Andrews, who is originally from Columbus, Ohio, worked in her Aunt Pat's pottery shop in Los Angeles (while living in an apartment above the shop). After two months, she meets Daniel LaRusso (as Mr. Miyagi's Bonsai shop was across the street), and as she had recently broken up with her boyfriend, they planned to go out on a date. Later on the same day, she made up with her boyfriend, and she and Daniel decided to just be friends. After a number of adventures with Daniel (that involved Terry Silver and Mike Barnes), Jessica returned to Columbus, and remained in contact with Daniel. Sometime prior to 2002, she introduced Daniel to her cousin Amanda Steiner, who was moving out to Los Angeles; Amanda eventually married him. Jessica currently lives in Columbus, and enjoys rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Kanan
Sean Kanan (; Perelman; born November 2, 1966) is an American actor, producer, and author, best known for his portrayals of Mike Barnes (in '' The Karate Kid Part III'' and ''Cobra Kai''), A. J. Quartermaine (on ''General Hospital''), and Deacon Sharpe (on ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' and ''The Young and the Restless''). Early life Kanan was born Sean Perelman in Cleveland, Ohio, to Dale and Michelle Perelman. His family later relocated to New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was raised Jewish. Kanan attended Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, Boston University and UCLA where he earned a degree in political science. Career ''The Karate Kid Part III'' Kanan's first notable role was that of villain Mike Barnes in the 1989 film '' The Karate Kid Part III'' directed by Academy Award winning Director, John Avildsen. As a teenager, Kanan studied Shotokan karate under Sensei William Stoner. By the time he landed the role, Kanan had a good foundation of Japanese Karate which would ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Barnes (Karate Kid)
Mike Barnes is a fictional character in the Karate Kid film franchise, serving as the main antagonist (alongside Terry Silver) of the film '' The Karate Kid Part III'' (1989), and also in a supporting role of the fifth and sixth seasons of the sequel television series ''Cobra Kai''. He is portrayed by Sean Kanan. Overview Mike Barnes was a national karate champion who had achieved a number of wins during the 1980s, and as such was dubbed "Karate's Bad Boy" because of his vicious nature. In 1985, Terry Silver, who is looking to assist his friend and comrade John Kreese in restoring the Cobra Kai dojo, hires Barnes as part of his plan. He flies him to his mansion and offers him a part of Cobra Kai if he defeats Daniel LaRusso (which Mike Barnes bullied) in the next All Valley Under-18 Karate Championships. As part of their deal, Barnes harasses Daniel and his mentor, Mr. Miyagi to get them to participate. Consequently, after Barnes loses, his unethical conduct results in h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Ian Griffith
Thomas Ian Griffith (born March 18, 1962) nterview necessarily conducted prior to March 1993 publication date/ref> is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, musician, and martial artist. His best-known roles include Terry Silver in John G. Avildsen's 1989 martial arts film '' The Karate Kid Part III'', which he later reprised in the fourth through sixth and final season of the Netflix television series ''Cobra Kai'' (2021–2025), as well as voicing his character in the video game '' Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising'' (2022); head vampire Jan Valek in John Carpenter's 1998 neo-Western action horror film ''Vampires;'' warrior Taligaro in Raffaella De Laurentiis' 1997 sword and sorcery picture '' Kull the Conqueror''; recurring character Larry Sawyer in the first season of The WB's teen drama series '' One Tree Hill'' (2004); and Catlin Ewing in NBC's soap opera '' Another World'' from 1984–1987. He also portrayed screen legend Rock Hudson in ABC's 1990 television biop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Silver
Terrance "Terry" Silver is a fictional character and one of the main antagonists of ''The Karate Kid'' media franchise, portrayed by actor and martial artist Thomas Ian Griffith. He was created by American screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen and introduced in the 1989 film ''The Karate Kid Part III''. Thirty-two years later, Griffith reprised the role in the sequel television series ''Cobra Kai'', appearing as a main cast member from its fourth season to the sixth and final season. Silver is the former best friend-turned-arch-enemy and fellow Vietnam veteran of Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese, and the co-founder of the dojo itself, as well as the arch-nemesis of Daniel LaRusso and later on Johnny Lawrence. In ''The Karate Kid Part III'', he is depicted as a megalomaniacal and sociopathic businessman who mentally tortures Daniel in an effort to get revenge on him for getting Kreese's dojo shut down. In ''Cobra Kai'', he is shown to have reformed, only for Kreese's return to cause him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamlyn Tomita
Tamlyn Naomi Tomita (born January 27, 1966) is an American actress. She made her screen debut as Kumiko in '' The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986) and reprised the character for the streaming series '' Cobra Kai'' (2021). She is also well known for her role as Waverly in '' The Joy Luck Club'' (1993). Additional films include '' Come See the Paradise'' (1990), '' Picture Bride'' (1994), '' Four Rooms'' (1995), '' Robot Stories'' (2003), '' The Day After Tomorrow'' (2004) and '' Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am'' (2005). Tomita also has played several recurring roles on television series, including '' 24'', '' Glee'', '' Teen Wolf, Eureka,'' and '' How to Get Away with Murder''. She starred on the Epix drama series '' Berlin Station'' (2016), and in 2017 began starring in the ABC medical drama '' The Good Doctor''. In 2020, she had a recurring role in '' Star Trek: Picard''. Early life Tamlyn Tomita, a second generation Japanese-American ( nisei), was born January 27, 1966, on a U.S. m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumiko (character)
Kumiko Tanakahttps://imgur.com/a/fCUpcwB is a fictional character portrayed by Tamlyn Tomita in the film ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986), and in the third season of the sequel series ''Cobra Kai'' (2021). Overview Kumiko grew up in Tomi Village, in Okinawa Prefecture and was childhood friends with Chozen Toguchi. As a teenager, she lived with her Aunt Yukie and was a dance teacher for the young girls in the village. She had ambitions of being a professional dancer, but due to the lack of dance schools in the region & her reluctance to leave her home, she feels incapable of realizing that dream. After she falls in love with Daniel LaRusso, she develops a difficult relationship with Chozen. However, after Daniel defeats Chozen and he becomes suicidal, Kumiko (along with Sato) help Chozen to find purpose in life again. She eventually joins the Hijikata Tatsumi Dance Company, and travels the world, only to return home to care for Aunt Yukie when she becomes sick. After Aunt Yukie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuji Okumoto
is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Chozen Toguchi in the film '' The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986) and its sequel television series ''Cobra Kai'' (2021–2025). He has also appeared in the films '' Better Off Dead,'' ''Real Genius'' (both 1985), '' True Believer'' (1989), '' American Yakuza'' (1993), '' Contact'' (1997), ''The Truman Show'' (1998), ''Pearl Harbor'' (2001), '' Only the Brave'' (2006), ''Inception'' (2010) and '' Driven'' (2018). Early life Okumoto, a third generation Japanese American ('' Sansei''), was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He began karate at age 13, studying under various sensei. By the time of ''The Karate Kid Part II'', the 27-year-old Okumoto held a brown belt in Karate, and had learned basic skills in other martial arts, including Taekwondo and Judo. His Judo Instructor was Hayward Nishioka, his Chitō-ryū Karate Sensei was Yukinori Kugimiya, his Kajukenbo Instructor was Sensei Ron Takaragawa, and his Yau Kung Moo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
