The Karate Kid’s Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is the quintessential ’80s villain. You didn’t attend high school with thee Johnny Lawrence, but everyone knows a Johnny Lawrence.

Lawrence’s story begins with “The Karate Kid” (1984) movie as the arrogant rich kid of the San Fernando Valley, persistently giving the new kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), a hard time. This ...

Johnny Lawrence is, undeniably, a key figure in Karate Kid lore. His story is pivotal not just for its emotional weight but also for his contributions to karate and mentorship in the franchise.

T he latest trailer for Karate Kid: Legends has revealed that the new movie will feature an antagonist roughly equivalent to Johnny Lawrence from the original 1984 film, The Karate Kid.In the ...

William Zabka on the ‘Cobra Kai’ Ending and Redemption of Johnny Lawrence. The original 'Karate Kid' star looks back on the show taking a leap with YouTube and becoming a cultural phenomenon ...

The newest movie in the “Karate Kid” franchise, “Karate Kid: Legends,” initially seemed like it was leaving Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) by the wayside. However, by the end of the movie ...

Cobra Kai star William Zabka on completing Johnny Lawrence's redemption arc from The Karate Kid to today, making amends, and more. Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:37:07 -0600 by Tom Chang ...

They were '80s rivals in the movie "The Karate Kid." Now Ralph Macchio and William Zabka have become "brothers in arms" on Netflix's "Cobra Kai." Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 💵 ...

The Karate Kid, directed by John G ... William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence: The Karate Kid. 1984/2023 Moviestillsdb.com; Charley Gallay / Stringer/ Getty. Born on October 20, 1965, in New York City, ...

William Zabka traces Johnny Lawrence's evolution from Karate Kid 2 to the series finale and ending of Netflix's Cobra Kai.