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List of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai characters

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Source revisionSep 11, 2026
Entity authorityQ6599739 ↗
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This list of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai characters reflects fictional characters from The Karate Kid franchise.

Films

The Karate Kid (1984)

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

Ralph Macchio reprises his role as Daniel, and Pat Morita as "Mr. Miyagi" (referenced as Nariyoshi Miyagi) in this film. Karate Kid actor Martin Kove briefly appeared as John Kreese in the beginning of the film. Additionally, Karate Kid actors Rob Garrison (Tommy), Ron Thomas (Bobby Brown), Tony O'Dell (Jimmy), and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) were in the movie; minor characters, portrayed by Pat E. Johnson (The Referee) and Bruce Malmuth (The Ring Announcer) return as well.

The Karate Kid Part III (1989)

Ralph Macchio reprises his role as Daniel, and Pat Morita as "Mr. Miyagi" in this film. Karate Kid actors Randee Heller and Martin Kove reprised their roles as Lucille LaRusso and John Kreese in the film. Additionally, minor characters, portrayed by Pat E. Johnson (The Referee) and Frances Bay (Mrs. Milo) return as well.

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