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William Zabka
★ Acting

William Zabka

Born 1965 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1984–2025

William Zabka, born in 1965, is an American actor known for his roles in cult classics. He appears in Just One of the Guys (1985) as the charming yet arrogant jock, a character that solidified his place in 80s teen comedies. In A Tiger's Tale (1987), Zabka continues to explore the comedic landscape, showcasing his knack for blending humor with a touch of bravado. His work in these films contributes to the rich tapestry of exploitation and cult cinema, where his performances resonate with fans of the genre.

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Just One of the Guys

Just One of the Guys

1985 ★ 6.3
as Greg

When Terry Griffith loses her high school's writing competition, she's convinced that it's because she's a girl. So Terry decides to change high schools and pose as a boy to prove her point. Her brother, Buddy, helps her pass as a guy so well that she is soon making friends with the boys at school, including the attractive Rick, who becomes her new best friend. But her gender-swapping makes things difficult when she falls in love with him.

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Filmography

62 credits
2020s 8 credits
2025
Karate Kid: Legends as Johnny Lawrence
Movie ★ 7.0
2024
Movie ★ 5.6
2024
The Cobra Kai Movie as William Zabka
Movie ★ 9.0
2024
TV ★ 8.9
2021
Movie ★ 7.1
2021
TV ★ 5.7
2020
TV ★ 5.5
2010s 9 credits
2018
Cobra Kai as Johnny Lawrence
TV ★ 8.2
2016
Movie
2015
The Dog Who Saved Summer as Officer Johnny/Apollo
Movie ★ 5.8
2015
I Hate Christian Laettner as Johnny Lawrence (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.9
2014
Where Hope Grows as Milton Malcolm
Movie ★ 7.5
2011
Cross as Saw
Movie ★ 4.1
2010
Movie ★ 6.0
2000s 18 credits
2007
Smiley Face as Prison Guard
Movie ★ 6.0
2007
Movie ★ 8.0
2007
Sweep the Leg as Johnny Lawrence/Hilmself
Movie
2006
Psych as Coach Baggs
TV ★ 7.9
2005
Movie ★ 7.5
2005
How I Met Your Mother as William Zabka
TV ★ 8.1
2004
Wild Roomies as Slick Salesman
Movie ★ 4.1
2002
Movie ★ 3.0
2002
Antibody as Otto Emmerick
Movie ★ 4.3
2002
Python 2 as Greg Larson
Movie ★ 5.5
2002
Hyper Sonic as The Executive
Movie ★ 5.9
2002
Gale Force as Rance
Movie ★ 5.7
2002
Ablaze as Curt Peters
Movie ★ 4.0
2002
Landspeed as Bob Bailey
Movie ★ 5.3
2001
Epoch as Rover Driver Joe
Movie ★ 4.7
2001
Movie ★ 3.2
2001
Falcon Down as John - Security Guard
Movie ★ 5.3
2000
Python as Greg Larsen
Movie ★ 5.1
1990s 8 credits
1999
Movie ★ 4.9
1997
High Voltage as Bulldog
Movie ★ 5.4
1996
Movie ★ 5.8
1996
Movie ★ 5.6
1995
The Power Within as Raymond Vonn
Movie ★ 5.9
1994
Movie ★ 3.0
1993
Movie ★ 6.5
1992
MTV Movie & TV Awards as Self - Presenter
TV ★ 8.1
1980s 11 credits
1989
Protect and Surf as Russell Cooper
Movie ★ 5.0
1988
Movie ★ 4.4
1986
The Karate Kid Part II as Johnny Lawrence
Movie ★ 6.3
1986
Movie ★ 6.3
1986
Movie ★ 7.4
1985
Movie ★ 6.2
1985
Movie ★ 6.4
1985
The Equalizer as Scott McCall
TV ★ 7.1
1984
The Karate Kid as Johnny Lawrence
Movie ★ 7.2
1984
Movie
1984
TV ★ 5.6
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2020
Jud's Decision Craft Service
Movie ★ 4.0
2010s 2 credits
2018
Cobra Kai Co-Executive Producer
TV ★ 8.2
2018
Cobra Kai Director
TV ★ 8.2
2000s 5 credits
2007
Movie
2007
Movie
2007
Sweep the Leg Music Score Producer
Movie
2003
Most Writer
Movie ★ 7.3
2003
Most Producer
Movie ★ 7.3