Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Acting

Born:
1932-06-28
Died:
2005-11-24
Place of birth:
Isleton, California, USA

Biography

Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) was an American actor of Japanese descent who was well-known for playing the role of Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on Happy Days and as Mr. Miyagi in the The Karate Kid movie series, in which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1984.

Known For

Filmography

Karate Kid: Legends

Karate Kid: Legends

7.02025Mr. Miyagi (archive footage)
Movie
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

7.12021Self / Various (archive footage)
Movie
Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai

8.22018Nariyoshi Miyagi (archive footage)
TV
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

6.82017
Movie
The Real Miyagi

The Real Miyagi

6.52015Self / Mr. Miyagi
Movie
Rice Girl

Rice Girl

2.82014Peter Ong
Movie
Blunt Movie

Blunt Movie

3.82013Mr. Miyami
Movie
Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II

Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II

3.52013Self - Voice of The Emperor
Movie
Act Your Age

Act Your Age

6.62011Tom
Movie
Remove All Obstacles

Remove All Obstacles

2.02010The Guru
Movie
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

6.12010(archive footage)
Movie
Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed

Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed

2.02010Self
Movie
Royal Kill

Royal Kill

3.62009Exhibition Manager
Movie
Only the Brave

Only the Brave

5.42006Seigo Takata
Movie
The Karate Dog

The Karate Dog

5.22006Chin Li
Movie
SpongeBob SquarePants - Karate Island

SpongeBob SquarePants - Karate Island

10.02006Master Udon (voice)
Movie
The Number One Girl

The Number One Girl

3.72006Mr. Sakata
Movie
18 Fingers of Death!

18 Fingers of Death!

3.52006Freeman Lee
Movie
Spymate

Spymate

6.22006Kiro
Movie
Down and Derby

Down and Derby

5.62005Ono Yakimoto
Movie
The Way of The Karate Kid

The Way of The Karate Kid

7.52005Self / Mr. Miyagi
Movie
American Fusion

American Fusion

6.02005Lao Dong
Movie
Mulan II

Mulan II

6.52004The Emperor (voice)
Movie
The Last Shot

The Last Shot

5.72004Self
Movie
Elvis Has Left the Building

Elvis Has Left the Building

5.32004Man in Turban
Movie
Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]

Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]

6.02003Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)
Movie
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

6.22003Mr. Leo
Movie
The Stoneman

The Stoneman

9.02002Prof. Stevens
Movie
The Biggest Fan

The Biggest Fan

6.82002Richard Limp
Movie
Hammerlock

Hammerlock

10.02002Un Huong Lo
Movie
Shadow Fury

Shadow Fury

5.62001Dr. Oh
Movie
The Center of the World

The Center of the World

5.22001Taxi Driver
Movie
The Boys of Sunset Ridge

The Boys of Sunset Ridge

4.02001Charlie Watanabe
Movie
House of Luk

House of Luk

10.02001Kwang Luk
Movie
Brother

Brother

7.12000Guy at the Poker Table
Movie
Son of the Beach

Son of the Beach

6.32000
TV
Talk to Taka

Talk to Taka

2000Taka
Movie
Inferno

Inferno

6.21999Jubal Early
Movie
King Cobra

King Cobra

4.81999Nick Hashimoto
Movie
Visit Fabulous Las Vegas

Visit Fabulous Las Vegas

1999Self
Movie
SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants

7.71999Master Udon (voice)
TV
I'll Remember April

I'll Remember April

6.61999Abe Tanaka
Movie
Gone to Maui

Gone to Maui

5.01999Mr. Ono
Movie
The Hughleys

The Hughleys

6.81998Mr. Park
TV
Mulan

Mulan

7.91998The Emperor (voice)
Movie
Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'

Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'

7.01998Emperor / Narrator (voice)
Movie
Adventures with Kanga Roddy

Adventures with Kanga Roddy

7.01998Uncle Pat
TV
Captured Alive

Captured Alive

4.51997
Movie
Earth Minus Zero

Earth Minus Zero

4.31997Dr. Mobius Jefferson
Movie
Fast Track

Fast Track

1997
TV
Sports on the Silver Screen

Sports on the Silver Screen

9.01997Self (archive footage)
Movie
Beyond Barbed Wire

Beyond Barbed Wire

9.01997Narrator (voice)
Movie
Bloodsport III

Bloodsport III

5.41996David Leung
Movie
Reggie's Prayer

Reggie's Prayer

5.21996Principal Osaki
Movie
Spy Hard

Spy Hard

5.41996Brian, Waiter in Restaurant
Movie
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

8.51996Mike Woo
TV
Bloodsport II

Bloodsport II

5.31996David Leung
Movie
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah

Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah

8.01995Pat / Super Ninja
Movie
Caroline in the City

Caroline in the City

6.51995Mr. Chu
TV
The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

7.71995Michael Chen
TV