
Pat Morita
- Born
- June 28, 1932
- Died
- November 24, 2005 (73 years old)
- 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
- 2021More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita StoryFilm · Self / Various (archive footage)★ 7.1

- 2018Cobra KaiSeries · Nariyoshi Miyagi (archive footage)★ 8.2

- 2017John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsFilm

- 2015The Real MiyagiFilm · Self / Mr. Miyagi★ 6.5

- 2014Rice GirlFilm · Peter Ong

- 2013Blunt MovieBlunt MovieFilm · Mr. Miyami
- 2013Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan IIMulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan IIFilm · Self - Voice of The Emperor
- 2011Act Your AgeFilm · Tom

- 2010Remove All ObstaclesRemove All ObstaclesFilm · The Guru
- 20102Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo DriftFilm · (archive footage)

- 2010Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's CreedFilm · Self

- 2009Royal KillFilm · Exhibition Manager

- 2006Only the BraveFilm · Seigo Takata★ 5.4

- 2006The Karate DogFilm · Chin Li★ 5.2

- 2006The Number One GirlFilm · Mr. Sakata

- 200618 Fingers of Death!Film · Freeman Lee

- 2006SpymateFilm · Kiro★ 6.2

- 2005Down and DerbyFilm · Ono Yakimoto

- 2005The Way of The Karate KidThe Way of The Karate KidFilm · Self / Mr. Miyagi
- 2005American FusionFilm · Lao Dong

- 2004Mulan IIFilm · The Emperor (voice)★ 6.5

- 2004The Last ShotFilm · Self★ 5.7

- 2004Elvis Has Left the BuildingFilm · Man in Turban★ 5.3

- 2003Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]Film · Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)
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- 2003High Roller: The Stu Ungar StoryFilm · Mr. Leo★ 6.2

- 2002The StonemanFilm · Prof. Stevens

- 2002The Biggest FanFilm · Richard Limp

- 2002HammerlockFilm · Un Huong Lo

- 2001Shadow FuryFilm · Dr. Oh

- 2001The Center of the WorldFilm · Taxi Driver★ 5.2

- 2001The Boys of Sunset RidgeFilm · Charlie Watanabe

- 2001House of LukFilm · Kwang Luk

- 2000BrotherFilm · Guy at the Poker Table★ 7.1

- 2000Son of the BeachSeries★ 6.3

- 2000Talk to TakaFilm · Taka

- 1999InfernoFilm · Jubal Early★ 6.2

- 1999King CobraFilm · Nick Hashimoto★ 4.8

- 1999Visit Fabulous Las VegasFilm · Self

- 1999SpongeBob SquarePantsSeries · Master Udon (voice)★ 7.7

- 1999I'll Remember AprilFilm · Abe Tanaka

- 1999Gone to MauiFilm · Mr. Ono

- 1998The HughleysSeries · Mr. Park

- 1998MulanFilm · The Emperor (voice)★ 7.9

- 1998Reflections 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'Film · Emperor / Narrator (voice)
- 1998Adventures with Kanga RoddyAdventures with Kanga RoddySeries · Uncle Pat
- 1997Captured AliveFilm

- 1997Earth Minus ZeroFilm · Dr. Mobius Jefferson

- 1997Fast TrackSeries

- 1997Sports on the Silver ScreenFilm · Self (archive footage)

- 1997Beyond Barbed WireBeyond Barbed WireFilm · Narrator (voice)
- 1996Bloodsport IIIFilm · David Leung★ 5.4

- 1996Reggie's PrayerFilm · Principal Osaki

- 1996Spy HardFilm · Brian, Waiter in Restaurant★ 5.4

- 1996The Mystery Files of Shelby WooSeries · Mike Woo

- 1996Bloodsport IIFilm · David Leung★ 5.4

- 1995Lamb Chop's Special ChanukahFilm · Pat / Super Ninja

- 1995Caroline in the CitySeries · Mr. Chu★ 6.6

- 1995The Outer LimitsSeries · Michael Chen★ 7.7

- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries · King Makahana (voice)

- 1995Hart to Hart: Secrets of the HartFilm · Ling Goldberg

- 1995TimemasterFilm · Isaiah

- 1995The Misery BrothersFilm · Judge

- 1994One West WaikikiSeries

- 1994The Next Karate KidFilm · Miyagi★ 5.4

- 1994GreyhoundsFilm · Akira Mochizuki

- 1994Even Cowgirls Get the BluesFilm · The Chink★ 4.3

- 1994Burke's LawSeries · Boots McKay

- 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries · Martin Gaylord★ 7.1

- 1993Boy Meets WorldSeries · Wise Man★ 8.3

- 1993Dave's WorldSeries · Hardware Store Owner

- 1993American Ninja 5Film · Master Tetsu★ 4.8

- 1993Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has BegunFilm · Cap

- 1993Space RangersSeries · Nazzer

- 1992MastergateFilm · Senator Naito

- 1992Auntie Lee's Meat PiesFilm · Chief Koal★ 4.9

- 1992Miracle BeachFilm · Gus★ 5.7

- 1992Honeymoon in VegasFilm · Mahi Mahi★ 5.7

- 1991Goodbye ParadiseFilm · Ben

- 1991Lena's HolidayFilm · Fred

- 1991Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and GretelFilm · Host

- 1991Do or DieFilm · Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro★ 4.3

- 1991Strawberry RoadFilm · Old man's brother

- 1991Harry and the HendersonsSeries · Kenji Sawara★ 5.8

- 1991Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: CinderellaFilm · Host

- 1991Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and Other Animated TalesFilm · Himself

- 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSeries · Mr. Yoshi★ 7.9

- 1990Hiroshima: Out of the AshesFilm · Yoodo Toda

- 1990Britannica Presents Beauty and the BeastFilm · host

- 1990Night of 100 Stars IIIFilm · Self

- 1989Family MattersSeries · Mr. Tanaka★ 6.8

- 1989The Karate Kid Part IIIFilm · Mr. Miyagi★ 5.9

- 1989Collision CourseFilm · Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo★ 4.2

- 1988Big Bird in JapanFilm · Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)

- 1988Funnymen: Triple Clowns of ComedyFunnymen: Triple Clowns of ComedyFilm · Self / Host
- 1987Captive HeartsFilm · Fukushima

- 1987Married... with ChildrenSeries · Mr. Shimokawa★ 7.7

- 1987OharaSeries · Lt. Ohara

- 1986Babes in ToylandFilm · The Toymaster★ 5.5

- 1986The Karate Kid Part IIFilm · Miyagi★ 6.3

- 1986Shiatsu with Pat MoritaShiatsu with Pat MoritaFilm · Self
- 1985Alice in WonderlandSeries · Horse★ 6.7

- 1985AmosFilm · Tommy Tanaka

- 1984The Vegas Strip WarFilm · Yip Tak

- 1984Night PatrolFilm · Rape Victim★ 4.3

- 1984Murder, She WroteSeries · Akira Hitaki★ 7.5

- 1984The Karate KidFilm · Miyagi★ 7.2

- 1984Dance of TearsDance of TearsFilm · (voice)
- 1982Slapstick of Another KindFilm · Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador★ 3.1

- 1982Jimmy the KidFilm · Maurice

- 1982Savannah SmilesFilm · Father O'Hara★ 6.5

- 1981Full Moon HighFilm · The Silversmith★ 4.4

- 1981Crash IslandCrash IslandFilm · Kazi Yamamora
- 1981Aloha ParadiseSeries · Dr. Nakamura

- 1980Magnum, P.I.Series · Jack Metro★ 7.3

- 1980Hito Hata: Raise the BannerFilm · Yamada

- 1980For the Love of ItFilm · Ishihara

- 1980When Time Ran Out...Film · Sam★ 5.3

- 1979Young Guy ChristianYoung Guy ChristianFilm · Professor Mishugi
- 1978Human FeelingsHuman FeelingsFilm · Waiter
- 1977The Incredible HulkSeries · Fred★ 7.2

- 1977The Love BoatSeries · Vincent, Mr. Yamashiro★ 6.3

- 1977Man from AtlantisSeries · Moby★ 6.4

- 1977Lou GrantSeries · Ike Tatsumi★ 7.4

- 1977The KallikaksThe KallikaksSeries
- 1976Mr. T and TinaMr. T and TinaSeries
- 1976MidwayFilm · Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka★ 6.6

- 1976Farewell to ManzanarFilm · Zenahiro

- 1976Laverne & ShirleySeries★ 7.1

- 1975I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?Film · Heshy Yamamoto

- 1975Starsky & HutchSeries · Jewelry Store Owner★ 7.3

- 1975Welcome Back, KotterSeries · Taro Takahashi★ 7.2

- 1974Punch and JodyFilm · Takahasi

- 1974Police WomanSeries · Mike Matsuto★ 6.4

- 1974Chico and the ManSeries · Pat Yamaguchi

- 1974Happy DaysSeries · Arnold★ 7.6

- 1973Brock's Last CaseFilm · Sam Wong

- 1972Kung FuSeries · Arthur Chen★ 7.7

- 1972Cancel My ReservationFilm · Yamamoto

- 1972M*A*S*HSeries · Captain Sam Pak★ 7.9

- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowSeries · The Bartender★ 7.5

- 1972Where Does It Hurt?Film · Harry Nishimoto

- 1972A Very Missing PersonFilm · Delmar Faulkenstein

- 1972Evil Roy SladeFilm · Turhan★ 6.3

- 1972Sanford and SonSeries · Ah Chew★ 7.5

- 1971ColumboSeries · House Boy★ 8.1

- 1971CannonSeries★ 6.7

- 1970The Odd CoupleSeries · Mr. Wing★ 7.8

- 1970McCloudSeries★ 7.2

- 1970Nanny and the ProfessorSeries · Jason Wong

- 1969Love, American StyleSeries · Bellhop, Kam, Ah So★ 6.2

- 1969The Courtship of Eddie's FatherSeries · Duke Komosori

- 1969The Bill Cosby ShowSeries · Tree Surgeon

- 1969Hawaii Five-OSeries · Phoebe★ 7.2

- 1968BlondieBlondieSeries · Manny
- 1968The OutsiderSeries

- 1968The Shakiest Gun in the WestFilm · Wong★ 6.2

- 1967Thoroughly Modern MillieFilm · Oriental #2★ 6.8

- 1965Green AcresSeries · Charlie Lee★ 7.2

- 1964Car ThievesFilm · Komugi

- 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Series · Chris Yamato★ 7.1
