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## Chad McQueen Was In The Karate Kid?! And Cobra Kai, Too? Yes, Here Are The Details As children of celebrities, they often feel the pressure to follow in their parent's footsteps. Others, however, use their famous last names to establish themselves in various other industries. Chad McQueen, the son of the legendary Steve McQueen, is one of the latter. Although he briefly delved into acting, Chad McQueen found success in another niche and the entertainment industry: racing. He is a professional race car driver and team owner and is the founder of McQueen Racing. Despite not pursuing acting as much as his father did, Chad McQueen still appeared in two martial arts films that have since become cult favorites. ### Chad McQueen Played Dutch In The Karate Kid You can see a young Chad McQueen in the original Karate Kid film, which stars Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. Chad McQueen played Dutch, who was one of the Cobra Kai students who harassed Macchio's character, Daniel LaRusso. ### Chad McQueen Also Appeared In Cobra Kai Decades later, Chad McQueen reprised his role as Dutch in the popular Karate Kid spin-off series, Cobra Kai. In the series, Dutch is still a Cobra Kai member but has since become a more mature and responsible adult. ### Chad McQueen And His Late Father, Steve McQueen, Never Met Despite sharing the same last name and profession (racing), Chad McQueen and his father, Steve McQueen, never met. Steve McQueen passed away in 1980 when Chad McQueen was just a few months old. Yet, Chad McQueen still feels a connection to his father through their shared passion for racing. He even named his racing team after his father's iconic film, "Le Mans." ### Frequently Asked Questions * **Did Chad McQueen do his stunts in The Karate Kid?** It is not clear if Chad McQueen performed his stunts in The Karate Kid. * **How old was Chad McQueen when he was in The Karate Kid?** Chad McQueen was 20 years old when he appeared in The Karate Kid. * **What other movies has Chad McQueen been in?** In addition to The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, Chad McQueen has appeared in several other films, including "The Boys in Company C" (1978), "Deathstalker" (1983), and "The Last Starfighter" (1984). * **Is Chad McQueen related to Neal McQueen?** No, Chad McQueen is not related to Neal McQueen, another actor who has appeared in martial arts films.