William zabka: William Michael “Billy

William Michael “Billy” Zabka (/ ˈzæbkə /; born October 20, 1965) [1][2] is an American actor. He is best known for his role of Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), and the TV series Cobra Kai (2018–2025). William Zabka Biography William Zabka is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter best known for his role as Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid (1984) and its sequel, Cobra Kai. Over the years, he has built a reputation not just as an actor but also as a filmmaker, earning an Academy Award nomination for his work. His career resurgence with Cobra Kai has cemented his status as a beloved figure in pop culture. Early Life and Background Birth and Family William Michael Zabka was born on ... William Zabka : is an American actor, producer, and director, best known for his role as Johnny Lawrence in the Karate Kid series. Born on October 20, 1965, Zabka gained fame as the iconic “bully” in the original 1984 film. William Zabka shares the story of how his parents met on the Tonight Show set, talks about celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Karate Kid and shows Jimmy...