Pat Morita

Acting

Pat Morita

Born 28 June 1932 · Isleton, California, USA · Died 24 November 2005 at 73

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

Highlights

Mulan1998 · Film · The Emperor (voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · Series · Master Udon (voice)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Mr. Yoshi
The Karate Kid1984 · Film · Miyagi
Married... with Children1987 · Series · Mr. Shimokawa
Columbo1971 · Series · House Boy

Filmography

Movies

83 films

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017 · Film
Rice Girl2014 · Film · Peter Ong
Act Your Age2011 · Film · Tom
Royal Kill2009 · Film · Exhibition Manager
Only the Brave2006 · Film · Seigo Takata
The Karate Dog2006 · Film · Chin Li
SpongeBob SquarePants - Karate Island2006 · Film · Master Udon (voice)
The Number One Girl2006 · Film · Mr. Sakata
18 Fingers of Death!2006 · Film · Freeman Lee
Spymate2006 · Film · Kiro
Down and Derby2005 · Film · Ono Yakimoto
American Fusion2005 · Film · Lao Dong
Mulan II2004 · Film · The Emperor (voice)
Elvis Has Left the Building2004 · Film · Man in Turban
Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]2003 · Film · Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story2003 · Film · Mr. Leo
The Stoneman2002 · Film · Prof. Stevens
The Biggest Fan2002 · Film · Richard Limp
Hammerlock2002 · Film · Un Huong Lo
Shadow Fury2001 · Film · Dr. Oh
The Center of the World2001 · Film · Taxi Driver
The Boys of Sunset Ridge2001 · Film · Charlie Watanabe
House of Luk2001 · Film · Kwang Luk
Brother2000 · Film · Guy at the Poker Table
Talk to Taka2000 · Film · Taka
Inferno1999 · Film · Jubal Early
King Cobra1999 · Film · Nick Hashimoto
I'll Remember April1999 · Film · Abe Tanaka
Gone to Maui1999 · Film · Mr. Ono
Mulan1998 · Film · The Emperor (voice)
Captured Alive1997 · Film
Earth Minus Zero1997 · Film · Dr. Mobius Jefferson
Bloodsport III1996 · Film · David Leung
Reggie's Prayer1996 · Film · Principal Osaki
Spy Hard1996 · Film · Brian, Waiter in Restaurant
Bloodsport II1996 · Film · David Leung
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah1995 · Film · Pat / Super Ninja
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart1995 · Film · Ling Goldberg
Timemaster1995 · Film · Isaiah
The Misery Brothers1995 · Film · Judge
The Next Karate Kid1994 · Film · Miyagi
Greyhounds1994 · Film · Akira Mochizuki
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues1994 · Film · The Chink
American Ninja 51993 · Film · Master Tetsu
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun1993 · Film · Cap
Mastergate1992 · Film · Senator Naito
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies1992 · Film · Chief Koal
Miracle Beach1992 · Film · Gus
Honeymoon in Vegas1992 · Film · Mahi Mahi
Goodbye Paradise1991 · Film · Ben
Lena's Holiday1991 · Film · Fred
Do or Die1991 · Film · Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro
Strawberry Road1991 · Film · Old man's brother
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes1990 · Film · Yoodo Toda
The Karate Kid Part III1989 · Film · Mr. Miyagi
Collision Course1989 · Film · Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo
Big Bird in Japan1988 · Film · Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)
Captive Hearts1987 · Film · Fukushima
Babes in Toyland1986 · Film · The Toymaster
The Karate Kid Part II1986 · Film · Miyagi
Amos1985 · Film · Tommy Tanaka
The Vegas Strip War1984 · Film · Yip Tak
Night Patrol1984 · Film · Rape Victim
The Karate Kid1984 · Film · Miyagi
Slapstick of Another Kind1982 · Film · Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador
Jimmy the Kid1982 · Film · Maurice
Savannah Smiles1982 · Film · Father O'Hara
Full Moon High1981 · Film · The Silversmith
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner1980 · Film · Yamada
For the Love of It1980 · Film · Ishihara
When Time Ran Out...1980 · Film · Sam
Midway1976 · Film · Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
Farewell to Manzanar1976 · Film · Zenahiro
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?1975 · Film · Heshy Yamamoto
Punch and Jody1974 · Film · Takahasi
Brock's Last Case1973 · Film · Sam Wong
Cancel My Reservation1972 · Film · Yamamoto
Where Does It Hurt?1972 · Film · Harry Nishimoto
A Very Missing Person1972 · Film · Delmar Faulkenstein
Evil Roy Slade1972 · Film · Turhan
The Shakiest Gun in the West1968 · Film · Wong
Thoroughly Modern Millie1967 · Film · Oriental #2
Car Thieves1964 · Film · Komugi

Filmography

Series

49 shows

Son of the Beach2000 · Series
SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · Series · Master Udon (voice)
The Hughleys1998 · Series · Mr. Park
Fast Track1997 · Series
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo1996 · Series · Mike Woo
Caroline in the City1995 · Series · Mr. Chu
The Outer Limits1995 · Series · Michael Chen
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · Series · King Makahana (voice)
One West Waikiki1994 · Series
Burke's Law1994 · Series · Boots McKay
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Martin Gaylord
Boy Meets World1993 · Series · Wise Man
Dave's World1993 · Series · Hardware Store Owner
Space Rangers1993 · Series · Nazzer
Harry and the Hendersons1991 · Series · Kenji Sawara
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Mr. Yoshi
Family Matters1989 · Series · Mr. Tanaka
Married... with Children1987 · Series · Mr. Shimokawa
Ohara1987 · Series · Lt. Ohara
Alice in Wonderland1985 · Series · Horse
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Akira Hitaki
Aloha Paradise1981 · Series · Dr. Nakamura
Magnum, P.I.1980 · Series · Jack Metro
The Incredible Hulk1977 · Series · Fred
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Vincent
Man from Atlantis1977 · Series · Moby
Lou Grant1977 · Series · Ike Tatsumi
Laverne & Shirley1976 · Series
Starsky & Hutch1975 · Series · Jewelry Store Owner
Welcome Back, Kotter1975 · Series · Taro Takahashi
Police Woman1974 · Series · Mike Matsuto
Chico and the Man1974 · Series · Pat Yamaguchi
Happy Days1974 · Series · Arnold
Kung Fu1972 · Series · Arthur Chen
M*A*S*H1972 · Series · Captain Sam Pak
The Bob Newhart Show1972 · Series · The Bartender
Sanford and Son1972 · Series · Ah Chew
Columbo1971 · Series · House Boy
Cannon1971 · Series
The Odd Couple1970 · Series · Mr. Wing
McCloud1970 · Series
Nanny and the Professor1970 · Series · Jason Wong
Love, American Style1969 · Series · Bellhop
The Courtship of Eddie's Father1969 · Series · Duke Komosori
The Bill Cosby Show1969 · Series · Tree Surgeon
Hawaii Five-O1969 · Series · Phoebe
The Outsider1968 · Series
Green Acres1965 · Series · Charlie Lee
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964 · Series · Chris Yamato