Pat Morita
Acting
Born: Jun 28, 1932 — Died: Nov 24, 2005
From: Isleton, California, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Kill | Exhibition Manager | 2009 | 3.694 |
| Spymate | Kiro | 2006 | 6.234 |
| The Number One Girl | Mr. Sakata | 2006 | 3.667 |
| Mulan II | The Emperor (voice) | 2004 | 6.518 |
| Inferno | Jubal Early | 1999 | 6.141 |
| King Cobra | Nick Hashimoto | 1999 | 4.8 |
| Gone to Maui | Mr. Ono | 1999 | 5.0 |
| Mulan | The Emperor (voice) | 1998 | 7.901 |
| Bloodsport II | David Leung | 1996 | 5.462 |
| Bloodsport III | David Leung | 1996 | 5.524 |
| Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah | Pat / Super Ninja | 1995 | 8.0 |
| The Next Karate Kid | Mr. Miyagi | 1994 | 5.405 |
| Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | The Chink | 1994 | 4.375 |
| American Ninja 5 | Master Tetsu | 1993 | 4.804 |
| Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun | Cap | 1993 | 5.0 |
| Auntie Lee's Meat Pies | Chief Koal | 1992 | 4.823 |
| Do or Die | Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro | 1991 | 4.43 |
| The Karate Kid Part III | Mr. Miyagi | 1989 | 5.925 |
| Captive Hearts | Fukushima | 1987 | 7.0 |
| The Karate Kid Part II | Mr. Miyagi | 1986 | 6.336 |
| Babes in Toyland | The Toymaster | 1986 | 5.546 |
| The Karate Kid | Mr. Miyagi | 1984 | 7.216 |
| Night Patrol | Rape Victim | 1984 | 4.338 |
| Jimmy the Kid | Maurice | 1982 | 5.05 |
| Savannah Smiles | Father O'Hara | 1982 | 6.532 |
| Slapstick of Another Kind | Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador | 1982 | 3.023 |
| Hito Hata: Raise the Banner | Yamada | 1980 | — |
| When Time Ran Out... | Sam | 1980 | 5.375 |
| The Shakiest Gun in the West | Wong | 1968 | 6.292 |
| Car Thieves | Komugi | 1964 | — |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1932 |
| From | Isleton, California, USA |