Pat Morita
Acting
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: June 28, 1932 · Isleton, California, USA
Filmography (109)
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
2021
Actor: Self / Various (ar…
TV
Cobra Kai
2018
Actor: Nariyoshi Miyagi (…
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
Actor
The Real Miyagi
2015
Actor: Self / Mr. Miyagi
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010
Actor: (archive footage)
Royal Kill
2009
Actor: Exhibition Manager
Only The Brave
2006
Actor: Seigo Takata
The Karate Dog
2006
Actor: Chin Li
18 Fingers of Death!
2006
Actor: Freeman Lee
Spymate
2006
Actor: Kiro
Down and Derby
2005
Actor: Ono Yakimoto
Mulan II
2004
Actor: The Emperor (voice…
The Last Shot
2004
Actor
Elvis Has Left the Building
2004
Actor: Man in Turban
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
2003
Actor: Mr. Leo
The Biggest Fan
2002
Actor: Richard Limp
Shadow Fury
2001
Actor: Dr. Oh
The Center of the World
2001
Actor: Taxi Driver
Brother
2000
Actor: Guy at the Poker T…
TV
Son of the Beach
2000
Actor
Inferno
1999
Actor: Jubal Early
King Cobra
1999
Actor: Nick Hashimoto
TV
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
Actor: Master Udon
I'll Remember April
1999
Actor: Abe Tanaka
TV
The Hughleys
1998
Actor: Mr. Park
Mulan
1998
Actor: The Emperor (voice…
Bloodsport III
1996
Actor: David Leung
Spy Hard
1996
Actor: Brian, Waiter in R…
Bloodsport II
1996
Actor: David Leung
TV
Caroline in the City
1995
Actor: Mr. Chu
TV
The Outer Limits
1995
Actor: Michael Chen
TV
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Actor: King Makahana (voi…
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart
1995
Actor: Ling Goldberg
Timemaster
1995
Actor: Isaiah
TV
One West Waikiki
1994
Actor
The Next Karate Kid
1994
Actor: Mr. Miyagi
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
1994
Actor: The Chink
TV
Burke's Law
1994
Actor: Boots McKay
TV
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Actor: Martin Gaylord
TV
Boy Meets World
1993
Actor: Wise Man
TV
Dave's World
1993
Actor: Hardware Store Own…
American Ninja 5
1993
Actor: Master Tetsu
TV
Space Rangers
1993
Actor: Nazzer
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies
1992
Actor: Chief Koal
Miracle Beach
1992
Actor: Gus
Honeymoon in Vegas
1992
Actor: Mahi Mahi
Lena's Holiday
1991
Actor: Fred
Do or Die
1991
Actor: Masakana 'Kane' Ka…
TV
Harry and the Hendersons
1991
Actor: Kenji Sawara
TV
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Actor: Mr. Yoshi
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
1990
Actor: Yoodo Toda
TV
Family Matters
1989
Actor: Mr. Tanaka
The Karate Kid Part III
1989
Actor: Mr. Miyagi
Collision Course
1989
Actor: Investigator Fujit…
Big Bird in Japan
1988
Actor: Bamboo Princess St…
TV
Married... with Children
1987
Actor: Mr. Shimokawa
TV
Ohara
1987
Actor: Lt. OharaCreator
Babes in Toyland
1986
Actor: The Toymaster
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
Actor: Mr. Miyagi
TV
Alice in Wonderland
1985
Actor: Horse
Amos
1985
Actor: Tommy Tanaka
Night Patrol
1984
Actor: Rape Victim
TV
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Actor: Akira Hitaki
The Karate Kid
1984
Actor: Mr. Miyagi
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982
Actor: Ah Fong, the Chine…
Savannah Smiles
1982
Actor: Father O'Hara
Full Moon High
1981
Actor: The Silversmith
TV
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Actor: Jack Metro
When Time Ran Out...
1980
Actor: Sam
TV
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Actor: Fred
TV
The Love Boat
1977
Actor: VincentActor: Mr. Yamashiro
TV
Man from Atlantis
1977
Actor: Moby
TV
Lou Grant
1977
Actor: Ike Tatsumi
TV
The Captain and Tennille
1976
Actor: Self - Guest
Midway
1976
Actor: Rear Admiral Ryuno…
TV
Laverne & Shirley
1976
Actor
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?
1975
Actor: Heshy Yamamoto
TV
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Actor: Jewelry Store Owne…
TV
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975
Actor: Taro Takahashi
TV
People's Choice Awards
1975
Actor: Self - Presenter
TV
Dinah!
1974
Actor
TV
Police Woman
1974
Actor: Mike Matsuto
TV
Chico and the Man
1974
Actor: Pat Yamaguchi
TV
Happy Days
1974
Actor: Arnold
TV
Kung Fu
1972
Actor: Arthur Chen
TV
M*A*S*H
1972
Actor: Captain Sam Pak
TV
The Bob Newhart Show
1972
Actor: The Bartender
Where Does It Hurt?
1972
Actor: Harry Nishimoto
Evil Roy Slade
1972
Actor: Turhan
TV
Sanford and Son
1972
Actor: Ah Chew
TV
Columbo
1971
Actor: House Boy
TV
Cannon
1971
Actor
TV
The Odd Couple
1970
Actor: Mr. Wing
TV
McCloud
1970
Actor
TV
Nanny and the Professor
1970
Actor: Jason Wong
TV
Love, American Style
1969
Actor: BellhopActor: Kam+1
TV
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
Actor: Duke Komosori
TV
The Bill Cosby Show
1969
Actor: Tree Surgeon
TV
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Actor: Phoebe
TV
The Outsider
1968
Actor
The Shakiest Gun in the West
1968
Actor: Wong
TV
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
ActorActor: Self (uncredited)
Thoroughly Modern Millie
1967
Actor: Oriental #2
TV
Green Acres
1965
Actor: Charlie Lee
TV
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Actor: Chris Yamato
TV
The Hollywood Palace
1964
Actor
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Actor
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Actor
TV
Golden Globe Awards
1944
Actor: Self - PresenterActor: Self - Nominee