Here's what the Quintessential Bully from every 80's film has been up to, from zabka.com:
In 1984, Billy began his acting career playing the role of “Johnny” in the classic film, "The Karate Kid". While continuing to star in other feature films - “European Vacation,” “Back To School,” & “Just One Of The Guys” – and a four year run on the CBS television series, “The Equalizer,” Billy studied filmmaking and screen writing at UCLA - and film aesthetics under legendary cinematographer, Vilmos Zsigmond.And while you're at it, check out billyzabka.com, a very nice fan site.In 2001, after acting in over 20 feature films, Billy began his journey as a filmmaker when he wrote and produced his first film, "Most,” a Czech language film shot entirely on location in Prague and Poland.
"Most" premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and went on to win several jury and audience awards at prestigious film festivals, including “Best Of Festival”, at the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival. This year, 2004, "Most" received it's highest award, an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.
Billy is represented by the William Morris Agency, and recently signed with Warner Independent Pictures to write and produce "Sportsfishing: A Guide for the Emotional Cripple," based on his original manuscript.
I grew on on Zabka flicks. Hope he's in this new one. The big screen needs him.
Posted by: Joe | 11/05/2004 at 09:21 AM
He was terrific as the kid you loved to hate, wasn't he?
Posted by: Tom McMahon | 11/05/2004 at 09:27 AM
Dude, that's hilarious. William just won the first ever lifetime achievement award on my blog:
www.homemadefireworks.blogspot.com
Posted by: mike | 12/23/2004 at 08:56 AM
Awesome stuff about William Zabka. Check out this hilarious article about the infamous Johnny Lawrence:
www.robbloom.com/creative/johnnylawrence.htm
Posted by: Brian K. | 02/21/2005 at 09:28 PM
ever since i first saw billy in the karate kid,in the early 80's when i was little, i had such a crush on him. I'm now 24/25 and still love him in the movie. i cant get enough of him. i thought his character in the movie was the kind of guy u'd love to hate, but can't. i was wondering what his married status is now. is he single, married? and r there ne more cool websites with pics of him, then and now that i can go to? thank u. i'd appreciate nething u'd be willing to send me.
Posted by: Kristine wood | 05/09/2005 at 02:25 AM
http://www.robbloom.com/creative/johnnylawrence.htm
Man, that article about Johnny Lawrence is absolutely hilarious. The writer Rob Bloom really captured the essence of the Cobra Kai's finest.
Posted by: Vinny Hunt | 07/12/2005 at 08:43 AM
http://www.robbloom.com/creative/johnnylawrence.htm
Man, that article about Johnny Lawrence is absolutely hilarious. The writer Rob Bloom really captured the essence of the Cobra Kai's finest.
Posted by: Vinny Hunt | 07/12/2005 at 08:47 AM
oh that's funny stuff. i'm a longtime Johnny Lawrence fan, even if he played the bad guy in every 80s movie. maybe Rob Bloom can interview Greg Tolan next (the bad guy from Just one of the Guys) or Chaz (the bad guy from Back to School)!
You're dead, LaRusso!
Posted by: Dave Weber | 07/28/2005 at 10:24 AM
William is a very good actor,and has very good looks. LOL, did you ever get over that macho behavior by tipping over lunch tables??
Posted by: Deborah | 11/25/2005 at 09:52 AM
I saw William Zabka and a portion of his short film on the Christian Network TBN. It is truly a beautiful and artistic film. I understand you can get a copy at www.MosttheMovie.com and from what I observed of the film, "Most" , it is well worth it. It addresses the ultimate sacrifice of a Father and although it is not an overtly Christian film, it parallels the story of Jesus and how God , the Father, made that ultimate sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ, for humanity. It is a heart piercing film and makes you think. I think Wiliam Zabka is a man of great spiritual and artistic depths and having studied theatre and screen writing personally ,
I can say I am truly impressed and highly recomend the movie "Most".
I am blessed just having seen him testify about his Christian faith and seeing portions of the cinematically pleasing short film.
God bless Billy Zabka!
Posted by: Ang | 03/02/2006 at 09:35 PM
HE IS A FREAKING ! I WATCHED KARATE KID AND HE IS SOOOO HOT IN THE MOVIE! HE'S OLD NOW, BUT HE WAS WAY CUTER WHEN HE WAS YOUNG
Posted by: Sam | 06/28/2007 at 02:27 PM