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William Zabka
William Zabka
61 years (Oct 20, 1965)
New York City, New York, USA
34 Movies
5 TV Shows

William Zabka

For television viewers, William Zabka is a known actor familiar to anyone who follows series television. He has a part in 'How I Met Your Mother'. In 42 years he has accumulated 39 credits. Johnny Lawrence in 'Cobra Kai' is the part that defines the career. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'The Bridge'.
For television viewers, William Zabka is a known actor familiar to anyone who follows series television. He has a part in 'How I Met Your Mother'. In 42 years he has accumulated 39 credits. Johnny Lawrence in 'Cobra Kai' is the part that defines the career. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'The Bridge'.
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Karate Kid: Legends
Johnny Lawrence
★ 7.0
2025
Film
The Cobra Kai Movie
William Zabka
★ 8.6
2024
Film
Cobra Kai
Johnny Lawrence · 65 episodes
★ 8.2
2018–
TV
The Man in the Silo
Kevin
2016
Film
Where Hope Grows
Milton Malcolm
★ 7.9
2014
Film
Cross
Saw
★ 4.0
2011
Film
Hot Tub Time Machine
Rick
★ 6.1
2010
Film
Smiley Face
Prison Guard
★ 6.1
2007
Film
Cake: A Wedding Story
Sam
★ 8.0
2007
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is William Zabka and where are they from?
William Zabka is 61 years old, born on October 20, 1965 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of William Zabka?
William Zabka is best known for roles in The Karate Kid, Hot Tub Time Machine, The Karate Kid Part II.
How many movies has William Zabka been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), William Zabka has appeared in 34 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was William Zabka's first movie?
The career of William Zabka began with The Karate Kid (1984).
What is William Zabka's most recent movie or series?
William Zabka's most recent release is Karate Kid: Legends, which premiered on May 8, 2025.
What TV shows has William Zabka appeared in?
On television, William Zabka has appeared in Cobra Kai, How I Met Your Mother, Psych, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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William Zabka
William Zabka
1965-10-20 · New York City, New York, USA

William Michael "Billy" Zabka (born October 20, 1965) is an American actor, martial artist, screenwriter, and film producer. Zabka is best known for his role of Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), and decades later reprises the role of Johnny in the Netflix series Cobra Kai (2018-), along with Ralph Macchio as Daniel.

During the 1980s, Zabka appeared in the comedy movies Just One of the Guys (1985) and Back to School (1986). Zabka also co-starred on the CBS television series The Equalizer as the son of the title character (1986–89). He also played Jack, Audrey's jock boyfriend, in National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985).

During the 1990s and 2000s, he acted mostly in independent films while studying to be a filmmaker. In 2003, he wrote and produced the short film Most, shot on location in the Czech Republic and Poland. Most (aka The Bridge) had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2003 and won numerous awards at prestigious film festivals, including Best of Festival at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films in 2003. In 2004, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Most in the Live Action Short Film category.

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