William Michael Zabka is an American actor best known for playing Johnny Lawrence in the films The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid Part II (1986), as well as the ongoing television series Cobra Kai (2018-present).
In 2004, he was nominated for an Academy Award for co-writing and producing the short film Most.
In his first film, The Karate Kid (1984), Zabka played Johnny Lawrence, the main adversary opposite Ralph Macchio’s character, the protagonist. Despite having no prior karate experience, Zabka was an exceptional wrestler.
His role in the film piqued his interest in Tang Soo Do martial arts, and he eventually earned a second-degree green belt.
Zabka performed in comic films such as Just One of the Guys (1985) and Back to School (1986) throughout the 1980s. From 1986 through 1989, he was a co-star in the CBS television series The Equalizer, playing the titular character’s son.
In National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985), he played Jack, Audrey’s athletic lover. Zabka endeavored to disassociate himself from the stereotype of a class bully throughout time, as he faced periodic public scrutiny due to his relationship with the nasty characters for whom he was best known.
William Zabka’s Net Worth
How rich is William Zabka? William Zabka’s net worth is $3 million dollars according to Celebrity Net Worth.