• ‘Cobra Kai’ star William Zabka on redeeming ‘The Karate Kid’ bully

    ‘Cobra Kai’ star William Zabka on redeeming ‘The Karate Kid’ bully

    William Zabka has been playing misunderstood bully Johnny Lawrence for over 30 years. Zabka first rose to fame in 1984 as the motorcycle-riding black belt Johnny in “The Karate Kid,” facing off against the movie’s hero, new guy Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio). Zabka also starred in CBS’ “The Equalizer” from 1986-89, got an Oscar nod …