Cobra Kai
Summary
Tommy , one of the original members ofCobra Kai , go in time of year 2 — shortly before the dying of actor Rob Garrison , who played him , in 2019 . In 1984’sThe Karate Kid , Tommy was one of Johnny Lawrence ’s ( William Zabka ) firm Cobra Kai pack . They were all students of Sensei John Kreese ( Martin Kove ) and practice Cobra Kai ’s aggressive"no mercy"brand of karate . Tommy and the eternal sleep of the Cobra Kai gladly intimidate and beat up Daniel — until a truce so that LaRusso could train to vie at the 1984 All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament .
During the All Valley finals , Tommy cheered Lawrence on and mouth his most famous line of dialogue:“Get him a body traveling bag - yeah!,“beforeDaniel wonThe Karate Kidtournamentwith his ill-famed crane kick . InCobra Kaiseason 2 , Tommy was hospitalized and go of Crab ; Johnny , Jimmy , and Bobby recoil Tommy from the infirmary so they could take a final tenting trip up to Big Bear Lake . Tragically , Tommy die in his sleep overnight . More tragic still was thatCobra KaiTommy role player Rob Garrison passed away the same year .
The Karate Kid saga is centered around the state of war between two dojos , but Cobra Kai has undergone many owners — all of whom have fought Daniel LaRusso .
Rob Garrison Died Shortly After His Cobra Kai Character
The Actor Died From Liver & Kidney Problems
In real aliveness , Tommy actorRob Garrison died at 59 in September 2019 , a few months afterCobra Kaiseason 2 originally rain buckets on YouTube Premium . The actor had been hospitalized for a month with liver and kidney problem , and his variety meat finally shut out down . AfterThe Karate Kid , Garrison acted inIron Eagle(Johnny ’s favorite movie , which is likely no coincidence ) , and he had roles inCoach , St. Elsewhere , MacGyver , andKung Fu : The Legend continue .
TheCobra Kaiseason 2 episode " Take a Right " was Garrison ’s final acting performance . There was also a poignant moment between Johnny and Tommy around the campfire when Tommy squeal that he was in love with Ali , but Johnny take up see her first . In fact , Tommy idolise Johnny Lawrence and bring together Cobra Kai so that he could gain Johnny ’s confidence .
Jon Hurwitz enounce he had hoped Rob Garrison would reprise his role in time of year 3 .
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Despite Tommy ’s end duringCobra Kaiseason 2 , manufacturer Jon Hurwitz said he had desire Rob Garrison would reprize his role in season 3 , possibly via flashback . Before Garrison ’s death , the histrion engaged with his sports fan on social medium and said he was look forwards to returning toCobra Kaiseason 3 . Hurwitz also admitted thatthe final stroke of Tommy in " Take a rightfulness " is an Easter eggand a clever callback to his immortal dialogue fromThe Karate Kidsince Tommy is last take in being placed in a body bag .
What Did Rob Garrison Do Outside The Karate Kid?
Garrison Had Limited Film Roles & TV Appearances
Notable Rob Garrison Non Karate Kid Roles
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Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.
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WithCobra Kaiseason 6 potentially featuring more cameos fromThe Karate Kiduniverse , Hurwitz may just get his wish of somehow continuing the tarradiddle of Rob Garrison ’s Tommy in the time to come — by further exploring the shock of his dying — which would be great for Garrison ’s legacy . Garrison was n’t a full - time thespian — he worked as a restaurant managing director and work in local theater productionsin his hometown of Wheeling .
While acting was n’t Rob Garrison ’s independent calling , he ’s appeared in multiple movies and video show both before and after star asTommy inThe Karate Kid . His last TV role beforeCobra Kaiwas as " Sheriff Blaine " in the 1995 sitcomKung Fu : The Legend Continuesstarring David Carradine . Many Rob Garrison part outsideCobra KaiandThe Karate Kidhave been like cameos that , while under the radar for most , were nonetheless prize byKarate Kidfans who spot him .
Rob Garrison ’s career was born of love rather than an attempt to reach stardom .
Like many of the formerKarate Kidactors inCobra Kai , Rob Garrison ’s vocation was born of passion rather than an attempt to reach stardom , and his dear for what he did show in his execution throughoutCobra Kai . He was incredibly well - regarded by those who know him — especially by theKarate Kidfandom , which Garrison actively engaged with throughout the long time beforeCobra Kai . Rob Garrison was n’t a huge celebrity , but his death remain a swell loss for his friends , family , and the fandom ofCobra KaiandThe Karate Kid .
Cobra Kai is very much about Johnny , and the TV serial reveals more about his past than The Karate Kid ever could — which explains how he turned out .
The Tommy Story Was An Early Look At Cobra Kai Paying Homage To The Films
Returning Cast Members, Props, & More
It seems strange that someone like Tommy , who had only one major line , would receive such a poignant tribute , but that is what this bequest TV show is all about in the destruction . Cobra Kaihas done so much to pay homage to theKarate Kidmoviesthat buff uneasily wait to see if Hilary Swank shows up . While the show has n’t gone that far yet , there has been so much that it has done to abide by the films that came before . This starts , of class , with cast appendage and cameo .
The first few seasons includedthe return of Martin Kove as John Kreese and Thomas Ian Griffith as Terry Silver , baddie from the theatrical releases that remain antagonist on telecasting . Randee Heller come back as Daniel ’s mom , Lucille , Elisabeth Shue appeared in season 3 as Ali , Tamlyn Tomita reprised her fictitious character , Kumiko , and Yuji Okumoto take back as Chozen . Add in Ron Thomas and Tony O’Dell joining Rob Garrison as Bobby and Jimmy , andCobra Kaiwent a recollective way to honor the original cast .
There were also severalEaster bollock that cite the originalKarate Kidfilms . Cobra Kaiincluded a expression at the framed medallion that Daniel pay to Mr. Miyagi inThe Karate Kid Part 2 . In season two , Robby found Daniel ’s toy drum fromThe Karate Kid Part 2 . Even small things play into the new serial publication to pay homage to the picture , include a minute in season 3 where Daniel and Sam go angle on the same sauceboat seen inThe Karate Kid . Rob Garrison was just the starting line of this tendency .
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Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga , set 30 year after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament . It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopen the Cobra Kai dojo , reignite his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso , who strives to maintain balance in his life .
