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Pat Morita

Pat Morita

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.

Born

Jun 28, 1932

Isleton, California, USA

Died

Nov 24, 2005

Known For

Acting

Movies

105 acting

1 crew

Popularity

2.1

movie

Known For

Mulan

Mulan

1998

as The Emperor (voice)
The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

1984

as Miyagi
The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III

1989

as Mr. Miyagi
Mulan II

Mulan II

2004

as The Emperor (voice)
The Next Karate Kid

The Next Karate Kid

1994

as Miyagi
The Karate Kid Part II

The Karate Kid Part II

1986

as Miyagi
Spy Hard

Spy Hard

1996

as Brian, Waiter in Restaurant
Midway

Midway

1976

as Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
Brother

Brother

2000

as Guy at the Poker Table
Inferno

Inferno

1999

as Jubal Early
Mulan
Mulan
1998 • as The Emperor (voice)
★ 7.9
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
1984 • as Miyagi
★ 7.2
The Karate Kid Part III
The Karate Kid Part III
1989 • as Mr. Miyagi
★ 5.9
Mulan II
Mulan II
2004 • as The Emperor (voice)
★ 6.5
The Next Karate Kid
The Next Karate Kid
1994 • as Miyagi
★ 5.4
The Karate Kid Part II
The Karate Kid Part II
1986 • as Miyagi
★ 6.4
Spy Hard
Spy Hard
1996 • as Brian, Waiter in Restaurant
★ 5.4
Midway
Midway
1976 • as Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
★ 6.6
Brother
Brother
2000 • as Guy at the Poker Table
★ 7.1
Inferno
Inferno
1999 • as Jubal Early
★ 6.2
Bloodsport II
Bloodsport II
1996 • as David Leung
★ 5.4
Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building
2004 • as Man in Turban
★ 5.3
Honeymoon in Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas
1992 • as Mahi Mahi
★ 5.7
movie
Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'
1998 • as Emperor / Narrator (voice)
★ 7.0
Do or Die
Do or Die
1991 • as Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro
★ 4.3
Bloodsport III
Bloodsport III
1996 • as David Leung
★ 5.4
The Center of the World
The Center of the World
2001 • as Taxi Driver
★ 5.2
The Last Shot
The Last Shot
2004 • as Self
★ 5.7
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Thoroughly Modern Millie
1967 • as Oriental #2
★ 6.8
Only the Brave
Only the Brave
2006 • as Seigo Takata
★ 5.4
American Ninja 5
American Ninja 5
1993 • as Master Tetsu
★ 4.8
Collision Course
Collision Course
1989 • as Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo
★ 4.2
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
1994 • as The Chink
★ 4.3
The Karate Dog
The Karate Dog
2006 • as Chin Li
★ 5.2
movie
Blunt Movie
2013 • as Mr. Miyami
★ 3.8
Miracle Beach
Miracle Beach
1992 • as Gus
★ 5.7
Babes in Toyland
Babes in Toyland
1986 • as The Toymaster
★ 5.5
Night Patrol
Night Patrol
1984 • as Rape Victim
★ 4.4
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010 • as (archive footage)
★ 6.1
Mastergate
Mastergate
1992 • as Senator Naito
★ 6.3
King Cobra
King Cobra
1999 • as Nick Hashimoto
★ 4.8
When Time Ran Out...
When Time Ran Out...
1980 • as Sam
★ 5.3
Spymate
Spymate
2006 • as Kiro
★ 6.1
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
1993 • as Cap
★ 5.0
Greyhounds
Greyhounds
1994 • as Akira Mochizuki
★ 7.0
Full Moon High
Full Moon High
1981 • as The Silversmith
★ 4.4
Savannah Smiles
Savannah Smiles
1982 • as Father O'Hara
★ 6.5
The Shakiest Gun in the West
The Shakiest Gun in the West
1968 • as Wong
★ 6.2
Sports on the Silver Screen
Sports on the Silver Screen
1997 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
The Misery Brothers
The Misery Brothers
1995 • as Judge
★ 5.0
Slapstick of Another Kind
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982 • as Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador
★ 3.1
The Vegas Strip War
The Vegas Strip War
1984 • as Yip Tak
★ 4.0
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
2003 • as Mr. Leo
★ 6.2
Evil Roy Slade
Evil Roy Slade
1972 • as Turhan
★ 6.3
The Real Miyagi
The Real Miyagi
2015 • as Self / Mr. Miyagi
★ 6.5
18 Fingers of Death!
18 Fingers of Death!
2006 • as Freeman Lee
★ 3.5
Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
1990 • as Self
★ 4.3
movie
Dance of Tears
1984 • as (voice)
The Number One Girl
The Number One Girl
2006 • as Mr. Sakata
★ 3.7
Cancel My Reservation
Cancel My Reservation
1972 • as Yamamoto
★ 5.6
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart
1995 • as Ling Goldberg
★ 6.3
Earth Minus Zero
Earth Minus Zero
1997 • as Dr. Mobius Jefferson
★ 4.3
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies
1992 • as Chief Koal
★ 4.9
The Stoneman
The Stoneman
2002 • as Prof. Stevens
★ 9.0
Lena's Holiday
Lena's Holiday
1991 • as Fred
★ 4.4
Where Does It Hurt?
Where Does It Hurt?
1972 • as Harry Nishimoto
★ 5.5
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
2021 • as Self / Various (archive footage)
★ 7.1
Rice Girl
Rice Girl
2014 • as Peter Ong
★ 2.8
Shadow Fury
Shadow Fury
2001 • as Dr. Oh
★ 5.6
Goodbye Paradise
Goodbye Paradise
1991 • as Ben
★ 6.5
Hammerlock
Hammerlock
2002 • as Un Huong Lo
★ 10.0
The Biggest Fan
The Biggest Fan
2002 • as Richard Limp
★ 6.8
I'll Remember April
I'll Remember April
1999 • as Abe Tanaka
★ 6.6
Reggie's Prayer
Reggie's Prayer
1996 • as Principal Osaki
★ 5.3
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?
1975 • as Heshy Yamamoto
★ 3.6
Royal Kill
Royal Kill
2009 • as Exhibition Manager
★ 3.6
Talk to Taka
Talk to Taka
2000 • as Taka
Jimmy the Kid
Jimmy the Kid
1982 • as Maurice
★ 6.1
American Fusion
American Fusion
2005 • as Lao Dong
★ 6.0
For the Love of It
For the Love of It
1980 • as Ishihara
★ 6.0
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
1990 • as Yoodo Toda
★ 6.3
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
★ 6.8
Amos
Amos
1985 • as Tommy Tanaka
★ 7.2
Punch and Jody
Punch and Jody
1974 • as Takahasi
★ 9.0
Farewell to Manzanar
Farewell to Manzanar
1976 • as Zenahiro
★ 6.0
Big Bird in Japan
Big Bird in Japan
1988 • as Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)
★ 9.1
Down and Derby
Down and Derby
2005 • as Ono Yakimoto
★ 5.6
A Very Missing Person
A Very Missing Person
1972 • as Delmar Faulkenstein
★ 7.8
movie
Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II
2013 • as Self - Voice of The Emperor
★ 3.5
Captive Hearts
Captive Hearts
1987 • as Fukushima
★ 7.0
The Boys of Sunset Ridge
The Boys of Sunset Ridge
2001 • as Charlie Watanabe
★ 4.0
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah
1995 • as Pat / Super Ninja
★ 8.0
Timemaster
Timemaster
1995 • as Isaiah
★ 4.8
Strawberry Road
Strawberry Road
1991 • as Old man's brother
★ 9.5
Brock's Last Case
Brock's Last Case
1973 • as Sam Wong
★ 5.0
movie
Human Feelings
1978 • as Waiter
★ 10.0
Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast
Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast
1990 • as host
movie
Crash Island
1981 • as Kazi Yamamora
movie
The Way of The Karate Kid
2005 • as Self / Mr. Miyagi
★ 7.5
Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]
Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]
2003 • as Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)
★ 6.0
Visit Fabulous Las Vegas
Visit Fabulous Las Vegas
1999 • as Self
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
1980 • as Yamada
movie
Funnymen: Triple Clowns of Comedy
1988 • as Self / Host
Car Thieves
Car Thieves
1964 • as Komugi
Captured Alive
Captured Alive
1997
★ 4.5
House of Luk
House of Luk
2001 • as Kwang Luk
★ 10.0
movie
Young Guy Christian
1979 • as Professor Mishugi
Act Your Age
Act Your Age
2011 • as Tom
★ 6.6
Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed
Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed
2010 • as Self
★ 2.0
Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel
Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel
1991 • as Host
movie
Remove All Obstacles
2010 • as The Guru
★ 2.0
Gone to Maui
Gone to Maui
1999 • as Mr. Ono
★ 5.0
movie
Beyond Barbed Wire
1997 • as Narrator (voice)
★ 9.0
movie
Shiatsu with Pat Morita
1986 • as Self
★ 3.0
Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella
Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella
1991 • as Host