William Zabka

Born: 1965-10-20

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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The Karate Kid

as Johnny Lawrence
Released: 1984-06-22

Daniel moves to Los Angeles with his mother, Lucille, and soon strikes up a relationship with...

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The Karate Kid Part II

as Johnny Lawrence
Released: 1986-06-18

After discovering that his father is at death's door, Mr. Miyagi sets out to Japan, to see him...

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as Rick
Released: 2010-03-26

Four pals are stuck in a rut in adulthood: Adam has just been dumped, Lou is a hopeless party...

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National Lampoon's European Vacation

as Jack
Released: 1985-07-25

The Griswalds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent....

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Back to School

as Chas
Released: 1986-06-13

Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son...

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Smiley Face

as Prison Guard
Released: 2007-11-16

Jane, a struggling but perpetually stoned actress, has a busy day ahead. She has several...

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Where Hope Grows

as Milton Malcolm
Released: 2014-04-06

Calvin Campbell is a former professional baseball player sent to an early retirement due to his...

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Python

as Greg Larsen
Released: 2000-08-09

Sleepy New Haven California is a small town with a big problem. A sixty foot slithering horror...

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Just One of the Guys

as Greg
Released: 1985-04-26

When Terry Griffith loses her high school's writing competition, she's convinced that it's...

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Python 2

as Greg Larson
Released: 2002-07-17

A man, his business partner, and his wife are enlisted to transport an unknown object from a...

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Shootfighter II

as Ruben
Released: 1996-08-27

In this martial-arts actioner, Miami mobsters find themselves in mortal danger after an angry...

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Cross

as Saw
Released: 2011-05-21

Given incredible power by an ancient Celtic Cross. Callan continues to fight evil... Now, joined...

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Shootfighter: Fight to the Death

as Ruben
Released: 1993-05-05

Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts...

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Epoch

as Rover Driver Joe
Released: 2001-11-24

Disaster strikes as a specialised team of investigators struggle to find out the truth about a...

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High Voltage

as Bulldog
Released: 1997-01-01

After unknowingly robbing a money laundering operation the heist crew must avoid mobsters.

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Wild Roomies

as Slick Salesman
Released: 2004-01-01

After his last girlfriend slept with his last roommate, Reno Rizzolla moves to L.A. with his new...

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Ablaze

as Curt Peters
Released: 2002-07-16

The owner of a gigantic oil refinery decides to burn the place down for insurance purposes, only...

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Gale Force

as Rance
Released: 2002-01-15

Renegade L.A. detective Sam (Williams) takes a role as a cast member in a reality TV show where...

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More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

as Self
Released: 2021-02-01

The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully...

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Antibody

as Otto Emmerick
Released: 2002-12-04

After a terrorist with an implanted nuclear detonator gets shot, a team of scientists must...

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Falcon Down

as John - Security Guard
Released: 2001-04-17

U.S. Air force officer Hank Thomas attempts to expose a military cover-up after a civiian...

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Dark Descent

as Marty
Released: 2002-08-06

Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an...

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The Power Within

as Raymond Vonn
Released: 1995-10-24

Stan Dryer, a teen, afraid to even ask a girl to the prom, finds courage and extreme martial...

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A Tiger's Tale

as Randy
Released: 1988-02-12

A young man falls for his girlfriend's mother.

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Interceptors

as Dave
Released: 1999-09-11

In the near future the US Government has created an elite team of soldiers specially trained for...

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Project: Human Weapon

as Rojack
Released: 2001-01-01

Griffin Michael is the only survivor of a top-secret C.I.A. program that raised five people to...

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To the Ends of Time

as Alexander
Released: 1996-10-21

In a mythical kingdom, a young boy must fight time for the love of his princess and the future...

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Hyper Sonic

as The Executive
Released: 2002-01-22

In order to win $25 million, Daredevil pilots enter the worlds fastest jet race.

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Cake: A Wedding Story

as Sam
Released: 2007-10-05

When two star-crossed lovers, set on eloping, are forced into having a big wedding, the bride...

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The Man in the Silo

as Kevin
Released: 2016-01-09

Racial family conflict results in a horrific car accident that leaves Marcus Wells a successful...

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Protect and Surf

as Russell Cooper
Released: 1989-08-06

A group of young police officers make up for the harsh realities of working on mean streets by...

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Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story

as Kim Fisher
Released: 1986-11-15

The true story of treasure hunter Mel Fisher, who spent much of his life--and his...

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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

as Self
Released: 2017-08-01

An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved...

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The Way of The Karate Kid

as Self / Johnny
Released: 2005-02-01

Retrospective documentary on the making of The Karate Kid (1984).

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Unlawful Passage

as Howie
Released: 1994-01-01

Erotic thriller about a rich couple who hires a new sailboat captain who's unbeknown to them...

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How I Met Your Mother

as William Zabka
First aired: 2005-09-19

A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four...

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Cobra Kai

as Johnny Lawrence
First aired: 2018-05-02

This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate...

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MTV Movie & TV Awards

as Self
First aired: 1992-06-10

The annual film & TV awards show presented by MTV. The nominees are decided by producers and...

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The Equalizer

as Scott McCall
First aired: 1985-09-18

Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private...

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The Netflix Afterparty

as Self
First aired: 2021-01-02

Hosts David Spade, Fortune Feimster and London Hughes welcome guests from the newest and biggest...

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E/R

as uncredited
First aired: 1984-09-16

E/R is an American television sitcom that aired in 1984 and 1985. Developed from the long...

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