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Pat Morita
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Pat Morita

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

28 Jun 1932

Age

94 Years

Born In

Isleton, California, USA

Total Projects

172

Years Active

77 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.3 ★

Overview

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

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

movie

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

2021

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

as Self / Various (archive footage)

Cobra Kai

tv

Cobra Kai

2018

Cobra Kai

as Nariyoshi Miyagi (archive footage)

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

movie

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

2017

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

The Real Miyagi

movie

The Real Miyagi

2015

The Real Miyagi

as Self / Mr. Miyagi

Rice Girl

movie

Rice Girl

2014

Rice Girl

as Peter Ong

CineRaya

movie

Blunt Movie

2013

Blunt Movie

as Mr. Miyami

CineRaya

movie

Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II

2013

Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II

as Self - Voice of The Emperor

Act Your Age

movie

Act Your Age

2011

Act Your Age

as Tom

CineRaya

movie

Remove All Obstacles

2010

Remove All Obstacles

as The Guru

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

movie

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2010

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

as (archive footage)

Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed

movie

Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed

2010

Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed

as Self

Royal Kill

movie

Royal Kill

2009

Royal Kill

as Exhibition Manager

Only the Brave

movie

Only the Brave

2006

Only the Brave

as Seigo Takata

The Karate Dog

movie

The Karate Dog

2006

The Karate Dog

as Chin Li

The Number One Girl

movie

The Number One Girl

2006

The Number One Girl

as Mr. Sakata

18 Fingers of Death!

movie

18 Fingers of Death!

2006

18 Fingers of Death!

as Freeman Lee

Spymate

movie

Spymate

2006

Spymate

as Kiro

Down and Derby

movie

Down and Derby

2005

Down and Derby

as Ono Yakimoto

CineRaya

movie

The Way of The Karate Kid

2005

The Way of The Karate Kid

as Self / Mr. Miyagi

American Fusion

movie

American Fusion

2005

American Fusion

as Lao Dong

Mulan II

movie

Mulan II

2004

Mulan II

as The Emperor (voice)

The Last Shot

movie

The Last Shot

2004

The Last Shot

as Self

Elvis Has Left the Building

movie

Elvis Has Left the Building

2004

Elvis Has Left the Building

as Man in Turban

Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]

movie

Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]

2003

Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]

as Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)

High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

movie

High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

2003

High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

as Mr. Leo

The Stoneman

movie

The Stoneman

2002

The Stoneman

as Prof. Stevens

The Biggest Fan

movie

The Biggest Fan

2002

The Biggest Fan

as Richard Limp

Hammerlock

movie

Hammerlock

2002

Hammerlock

as Un Huong Lo

Shadow Fury

movie

Shadow Fury

2001

Shadow Fury

as Dr. Oh

The Center of the World

movie

The Center of the World

2001

The Center of the World

as Taxi Driver

The Boys of Sunset Ridge

movie

The Boys of Sunset Ridge

2001

The Boys of Sunset Ridge

as Charlie Watanabe

House of Luk

movie

House of Luk

2001

House of Luk

as Kwang Luk

Brother

movie

Brother

2000

Brother

as Guy at the Poker Table

Son of the Beach

tv

Son of the Beach

2000

Son of the Beach

Talk to Taka

movie

Talk to Taka

2000

Talk to Taka

as Taka

Inferno

movie

Inferno

1999

Inferno

as Jubal Early

King Cobra

movie

King Cobra

1999

King Cobra

as Nick Hashimoto

Visit Fabulous Las Vegas

movie

Visit Fabulous Las Vegas

1999

Visit Fabulous Las Vegas

as Self

SpongeBob SquarePants

tv

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999

SpongeBob SquarePants

as Master Udon

I'll Remember April

movie

I'll Remember April

1999

I'll Remember April

as Abe Tanaka

Gone to Maui

movie

Gone to Maui

1999

Gone to Maui

as Mr. Ono

The Hughleys

tv

The Hughleys

1998

The Hughleys

as Mr. Park

Mulan

movie

Mulan

1998

Mulan

as The Emperor (voice)

CineRaya

movie

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

1998

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

as Emperor / Narrator (voice)

CineRaya

tv

Adventures with Kanga Roddy

1998

Adventures with Kanga Roddy

as Uncle Pat

Captured Alive

movie

Captured Alive

1997

Captured Alive

Earth Minus Zero

movie

Earth Minus Zero

1997

Earth Minus Zero

as Dr. Mobius Jefferson

Fast Track

tv

Fast Track

1997

Fast Track

Sports on the Silver Screen

movie

Sports on the Silver Screen

1997

Sports on the Silver Screen

as Self (archive footage)

CineRaya

movie

Beyond Barbed Wire

1997

Beyond Barbed Wire

as Narrator (voice)

Bloodsport III

movie

Bloodsport III

1996

Bloodsport III

as David Leung

Reggie's Prayer

movie

Reggie's Prayer

1996

Reggie's Prayer

as Principal Osaki

Spy Hard

movie

Spy Hard

1996

Spy Hard

as Brian, Waiter in Restaurant

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

tv

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

1996

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

as Mike Woo

Bloodsport II

movie

Bloodsport II

1996

Bloodsport II

as David Leung

Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah

movie

Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah

1995

Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah

as Pat / Super Ninja

Caroline in the City

tv

Caroline in the City

1995

Caroline in the City

as Mr. Chu

The Outer Limits

tv

The Outer Limits

1995

The Outer Limits

as Michael Chen

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

tv

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as King Makahana (voice)

Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart

movie

Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart

1995

Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart

as Ling Goldberg

Timemaster

movie

Timemaster

1995

Timemaster

as Isaiah

The Misery Brothers

movie

The Misery Brothers

1995

The Misery Brothers

as Judge

One West Waikiki

tv

One West Waikiki

1994

One West Waikiki

The Next Karate Kid

movie

The Next Karate Kid

1994

The Next Karate Kid

as Mr. Miyagi

Greyhounds

movie

Greyhounds

1994

Greyhounds

as Akira Mochizuki

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

movie

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

1994

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

as The Chink

Burke's Law

tv

Burke's Law

1994

Burke's Law

as Boots McKay

Diagnosis: Murder

tv

Diagnosis: Murder

1993

Diagnosis: Murder

as Martin Gaylord

Boy Meets World

tv

Boy Meets World

1993

Boy Meets World

as Wise Man

Dave's World

tv

Dave's World

1993

Dave's World

as Hardware Store Owner

American Ninja 5

movie

American Ninja 5

1993

American Ninja 5

as Master Tetsu

Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun

movie

Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun

1993

Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun

as Cap

Space Rangers

tv

Space Rangers

1993

Space Rangers

as Nazzer

Mastergate

movie

Mastergate

1992

Mastergate

as Senator Naito

Auntie Lee's Meat Pies

movie

Auntie Lee's Meat Pies

1992

Auntie Lee's Meat Pies

as Chief Koal

Miracle Beach

movie

Miracle Beach

1992

Miracle Beach

as Gus

Honeymoon in Vegas

movie

Honeymoon in Vegas

1992

Honeymoon in Vegas

as Mahi Mahi

Goodbye Paradise

movie

Goodbye Paradise

1991

Goodbye Paradise

as Ben

Lena's Holiday

movie

Lena's Holiday

1991

Lena's Holiday

as Fred

Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel

movie

Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel

1991

Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel

as Host

Do or Die

movie

Do or Die

1991

Do or Die

as Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro

Strawberry Road

movie

Strawberry Road

1991

Strawberry Road

as Old man's brother

Harry and the Hendersons

tv

Harry and the Hendersons

1991

Harry and the Hendersons

as Kenji Sawara

Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella

movie

Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella

1991

Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella

as Host

Britannica's Fairy Tales From Around the World

tv

Britannica's Fairy Tales From Around the World

1990

Britannica's Fairy Tales From Around the World

as Narrator

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

tv

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Mr. Yoshi

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes

movie

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes

1990

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes

as Yoodo Toda

Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

movie

Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

1990

Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

as host

Night of 100 Stars III

movie

Night of 100 Stars III

1990

Night of 100 Stars III

as Self

Family Matters

tv

Family Matters

1989

Family Matters

as Mr. Tanaka

The Karate Kid Part III

movie

The Karate Kid Part III

1989

The Karate Kid Part III

as Mr. Miyagi

Collision Course

movie

Collision Course

1989

Collision Course

as Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo

Big Bird in Japan

movie

Big Bird in Japan

1988

Big Bird in Japan

as Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)

Captive Hearts

movie

Captive Hearts

1987

Captive Hearts

as Fukushima

Married... with Children

tv

Married... with Children

1987

Married... with Children

as Mr. Shimokawa

Ohara

tv

Ohara

1987

Ohara

as Lt. Ohara

Babes in Toyland

movie

Babes in Toyland

1986

Babes in Toyland

as The Toymaster

The Karate Kid Part II

movie

The Karate Kid Part II

1986

The Karate Kid Part II

as Mr. Miyagi

CineRaya

movie

Shiatsu with Pat Morita

1986

Shiatsu with Pat Morita

as Self

Alice in Wonderland

tv

Alice in Wonderland

1985

Alice in Wonderland

as Horse

Amos

movie

Amos

1985

Amos

as Tommy Tanaka

The Vegas Strip War

movie

The Vegas Strip War

1984

The Vegas Strip War

as Yip Tak

Night Patrol

movie

Night Patrol

1984

Night Patrol

as Rape Victim

Murder, She Wrote

tv

Murder, She Wrote

1984

Murder, She Wrote

as Akira Hitaki

The Karate Kid

movie

The Karate Kid

1984

The Karate Kid

as Mr. Miyagi

CineRaya

movie

Dance of Tears

1984

Dance of Tears

as (voice)

Slapstick of Another Kind

movie

Slapstick of Another Kind

1982

Slapstick of Another Kind

as Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador

Jimmy the Kid

movie

Jimmy the Kid

1982

Jimmy the Kid

as Maurice

Savannah Smiles

movie

Savannah Smiles

1982

Savannah Smiles

as Father O'Hara

Full Moon High

movie

Full Moon High

1981

Full Moon High

as The Silversmith

CineRaya

movie

Crash Island

1981

Crash Island

as Kazi Yamamora

Aloha Paradise

tv

Aloha Paradise

1981

Aloha Paradise

as Dr. Nakamura

Magnum, P.I.

tv

Magnum, P.I.

1980

Magnum, P.I.

as Jack Metro

Hito Hata: Raise the Banner

movie

Hito Hata: Raise the Banner

1980

Hito Hata: Raise the Banner

as Yamada

For the Love of It

movie

For the Love of It

1980

For the Love of It

as Ishihara

When Time Ran Out...

movie

When Time Ran Out...

1980

When Time Ran Out...

as Sam

CineRaya

movie

Young Guy Christian

1979

Young Guy Christian

as Professor Mishugi

CineRaya

movie

Human Feelings

1978

Human Feelings

as Waiter

The Incredible Hulk

tv

The Incredible Hulk

1977

The Incredible Hulk

as Fred

The Love Boat

tv

The Love Boat

1977

The Love Boat

as Vincent

The Love Boat

tv

The Love Boat

1977

The Love Boat

as Mr. Yamashiro

Man from Atlantis

tv

Man from Atlantis

1977

Man from Atlantis

as Moby

Lou Grant

tv

Lou Grant

1977

Lou Grant

as Ike Tatsumi

CineRaya

tv

The Kallikaks

1977

The Kallikaks

CineRaya

tv

Mr. T and Tina

1976

Mr. T and Tina

The Captain and Tennille

tv

The Captain and Tennille

1976

The Captain and Tennille

as Self - Guest

Midway

movie

Midway

1976

Midway

as Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka

Farewell to Manzanar

movie

Farewell to Manzanar

1976

Farewell to Manzanar

as Zenahiro

Laverne & Shirley

tv

Laverne & Shirley

1976

Laverne & Shirley

I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?

movie

I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?

1975

I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?

as Heshy Yamamoto

Starsky & Hutch

tv

Starsky & Hutch

1975

Starsky & Hutch

as Jewelry Store Owner

Welcome Back, Kotter

tv

Welcome Back, Kotter

1975

Welcome Back, Kotter

as Taro Takahashi

People's Choice Awards

tv

People's Choice Awards

1975

People's Choice Awards

as Self - Presenter

Punch and Jody

movie

Punch and Jody

1974

Punch and Jody

as Takahasi

Dinah!

tv

Dinah!

1974

Dinah!

as Self

Police Woman

tv

Police Woman

1974

Police Woman

as Mike Matsuto

Chico and the Man

tv

Chico and the Man

1974

Chico and the Man

as Pat Yamaguchi

Happy Days

tv

Happy Days

1974

Happy Days

as Arnold

Brock's Last Case

movie

Brock's Last Case

1973

Brock's Last Case

as Sam Wong

Kung Fu

tv

Kung Fu

1972

Kung Fu

as Arthur Chen

Cancel My Reservation

movie

Cancel My Reservation

1972

Cancel My Reservation

as Yamamoto

M*A*S*H

tv

M*A*S*H

1972

M*A*S*H

as Captain Sam Pak

The Bob Newhart Show

tv

The Bob Newhart Show

1972

The Bob Newhart Show

as The Bartender

Where Does It Hurt?

movie

Where Does It Hurt?

1972

Where Does It Hurt?

as Harry Nishimoto

A Very Missing Person

movie

A Very Missing Person

1972

A Very Missing Person

as Delmar Faulkenstein

Evil Roy Slade

movie

Evil Roy Slade

1972

Evil Roy Slade

as Turhan

Sanford and Son

tv

Sanford and Son

1972

Sanford and Son

as Ah Chew

Columbo

tv

Columbo

1971

Columbo

as House Boy

Cannon

tv

Cannon

1971

Cannon

The Odd Couple

tv

The Odd Couple

1970

The Odd Couple

as Mr. Wing

McCloud

tv

McCloud

1970

McCloud

Nanny and the Professor

tv

Nanny and the Professor

1970

Nanny and the Professor

as Jason Wong

Love, American Style

tv

Love, American Style

1969

Love, American Style

as Bellhop

Love, American Style

tv

Love, American Style

1969

Love, American Style

as Kam

Love, American Style

tv

Love, American Style

1969

Love, American Style

as Ah So

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

tv

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

1969

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

as Duke Komosori

The Bill Cosby Show

tv

The Bill Cosby Show

1969

The Bill Cosby Show

as Tree Surgeon

Blondie

tv

Blondie

1968

Blondie

as Manny

Hawaii Five-O

tv

Hawaii Five-O

1968

Hawaii Five-O

as Phoebe

The Outsider

tv

The Outsider

1968

The Outsider

The Shakiest Gun in the West

movie

The Shakiest Gun in the West

1968

The Shakiest Gun in the West

as Wong

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

tv

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

tv

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self (uncredited)

Thoroughly Modern Millie

movie

Thoroughly Modern Millie

1967

Thoroughly Modern Millie

as Oriental #2

Green Acres

tv

Green Acres

1965

Green Acres

as Charlie Lee

Car Thieves

movie

Car Thieves

1964

Car Thieves

as Komugi

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

tv

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

1964

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

as Chris Yamato

The Hollywood Palace

tv

The Hollywood Palace

1964

The Hollywood Palace

as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show

tv

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

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