To say the veteran actor accurately predicted the future is an understatement.
(Check out this throwback photo from the early days of their courtship that their daughter posted onInstagram.)
As well as so many others."
In fact, Macchio is so nostalgic about his on-screen persona that he actually named his son after him!
“My wife and I love the name Daniel,” he explained.
And what does his offspring think of being named with his father’s movie role in mind?
“There was a chunk of time when my son was like, ‘Did you have to?’
But now he’s proud of it,” he toldThe Guardian.
The ad, which aired in 1980, features the then-young talent showcasing his dancing skills on screen.
After the film, he did aninterviewwhere he described its premise.
“When I did my audition, he just kept giving me more improvisational F bombs to drop … “Listen I blame my parents,” he toldPeople.
“They both look very young for their age …
I think I’ve just gotten lucky in the gene department.”
He also names having a healthy and active lifestyle as another reason he’s been defying the aging process.
“I also exercise regularly and enjoy playing tennis and softballanything cardio,” he toldStack.
“I faked it kind of well …
I just did what was necessary,” he said in an interview withLeta Powell Drakeat the time.
“As far as defense, I still run to the next street corner.”
And, as his time with the franchise progressed, he gained even more experience.
“People ask me about it all the time.”
In the film, the car leads to much trouble for his character, Billy Gambini.
The actor was evenphotographed in onefor his interview withHemmings Motor News.
Macchio was also bothered by what he saw as an apparent unfairness in the series' judging system.
Ralph Macchio is no exception, having a soft spot in his heart for fur babies.
The dog was brought to the shelter in need of medical care (via Newsday).
It’s thanks to its creators, who are all actual loyal and knowledgeable fans of the films.
“It’s really wonderful.”
