Pat Morita
Born
June 28, 1932
Died
November 24, 2005 (73 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Isleton, California, USA
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.
Karate Kid: Legends
Mr. Miyagi (archive footage)
2025
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Self / Various (archive footage)
2021
Cobra Kai
Nariyoshi Miyagi (archive footage) · (2 episodes)
2018
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
The Real Miyagi
Self / Mr. Miyagi
2015
Rice Girl
Peter Ong
2014
Blunt Movie
Mr. Miyami
2013
Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II
Self - Voice of The Emperor
2013
Act Your Age
Tom
2011
Remove All Obstacles
The Guru
2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
2010
Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed
Self
2010
Royal Kill
Exhibition Manager
2009
Only The Brave
Seigo Takata
2006
The Karate Dog
Chin Li
2006
The Number One Girl
Mr. Sakata
2006
18 Fingers of Death!
Freeman Lee
2006
Spymate
Kiro
2006
Down and Derby
Ono Yakimoto
2005
The Way of The Karate Kid
Self / Mr. Miyagi
2005
American Fusion
Lao Dong
2005
Mulan II
The Emperor (voice)
2004
The Last Shot
Self
2004
Elvis Has Left the Building
Man in Turban
2004
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Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]
Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)
2003
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
Mr. Leo
2003
The Stoneman
Prof. Stevens
2002
The Biggest Fan
Richard Limp
2002
Hammerlock
Un Huong Lo
2002
Shadow Fury
Dr. Oh
2001
The Center of the World
Taxi Driver
2001
The Boys of Sunset Ridge
Charlie Watanabe
2001
House of Luk
Kwang Luk
2001
Brother
Guy at the Poker Table
2000
Son of the Beach
(1 episode)
2000
Inferno
Jubal Early
1999
King Cobra
Nick Hashimoto
1999
Visit Fabulous Las Vegas
Self
1999
SpongeBob SquarePants
Master Udon · (1 episode)
1999
I'll Remember April
Abe Tanaka
1999
Gone to Maui
Mr. Ono
1999
The Hughleys
(2 episodes)
1998
Mulan
The Emperor (voice)
1998
Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'
Emperor / Narrator (voice)
1998
Adventures with Kanga Roddy
Uncle Pat · (15 episodes)
1998
Captured Alive
1997
Sports on the Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
1997
Beyond Barbed Wire
Narrator (voice)
1997
Bloodsport III
David Leung
1996
Reggie's Prayer
Principal Osaki
1996
Spy Hard
Brian, Waiter in Restaurant
1996
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo
Mike Woo · (41 episodes)
1996
Bloodsport II
David Leung
1996
Earth Minus Zero
Dr. Mobius Jefferson
1996
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah
Pat / Super Ninja
1995
Caroline in the City
Mr. Chu · (1 episode)
1995
The Outer Limits
Michael Chen · (1 episode)
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
King Makahana (voice) · (1 episode)
1995
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart
Ling Goldberg
1995
Timemaster
Isaiah
1995
The Misery Brothers
Judge
1995
One West Waikiki
(1 episode)
1994
The Next Karate Kid
Mr. Miyagi
1994
Greyhounds
Akira Mochizuki
1994
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
The Chink
1994
Burke's Law
Boots McKay · (1 episode)
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Martin Gaylord · (1 episode)
1993
Boy Meets World
(1 episode)
1993
Dave's World
Hardware Store Owner · (1 episode)
1993
American Ninja 5
Master Tetsu
1993
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Cap
1993
Space Rangers
Nazzer · (1 episode)
1993
Mastergate
Senator Naito
1992
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies
Chief Koal
1992
Miracle Beach
Gus
1992
Honeymoon in Vegas
Mahi Mahi
1992
Goodbye Paradise
Ben
1991
Lena's Holiday
Fred
1991
Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel
Host
1991
Do or Die
Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro
1991
Strawberry Road
Old man's brother
1991
Harry and the Hendersons
Kenji Sawara · (1 episode)
1991
Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella
Host
1991
Britannica's Fairy Tales From Around the World
Narrator · (7 episodes)
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Mr. Yoshi · (1 episode)
1990
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
Yoodo Toda
1990
Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast
host
1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1990
Family Matters
(1 episode)
1989
The Karate Kid Part III
Mr. Miyagi
1989
Collision Course
Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo
1989
Big Bird in Japan
Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)
1988
Captive Hearts
Fukushima
1987
Married... with Children
Mr. Shimokawa · (1 episode)
1987
Ohara
Lt. Ohara · (30 episodes)
1987
Babes in Toyland
The Toymaster
1986
The Karate Kid Part II
Mr. Miyagi
1986
Shiatsu with Pat Morita
Self
1986
Alice in Wonderland
Horse · (1 episode)
1985
Amos
Tommy Tanaka
1985
The Vegas Strip War
Yip Tak
1984
Night Patrol
Rape Victim
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Akira Hitaki · (1 episode)
1984
The Karate Kid
Mr. Miyagi
1984
Dance of Tears
(voice)
1984
Slapstick of Another Kind
Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador
1982
Jimmy the Kid
Maurice
1982
Savannah Smiles
Father O'Hara
1982
Full Moon High
The Silversmith
1981
Crash Island
Kazi Yamamora
1981
Aloha Paradise
(1 episode)
1981
Magnum, P.I.
Jack Metro · (1 episode)
1980
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Yamada
1980
For the Love of It
Ishihara
1980
When Time Ran Out...
Sam
1980
Human Feelings
Waiter
1978
The Incredible Hulk
Fred · (1 episode)
1977
The Love Boat
Vincent · (1 episode)
1977
The Love Boat
Mr. Yamashiro · (1 episode)
1977
Man from Atlantis
Moby · (1 episode)
1977
Lou Grant
Ike Tatsumi · (1 episode)
1977
The Kallikaks
(1 episode)
1977
Mr. T and Tina
(9 episodes)
1976
The Captain and Tennille
Self · (1 episode)
1976
Midway
Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
1976
Farewell to Manzanar
Zenahiro
1976
Laverne & Shirley
(1 episode)
1976
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?
Heshy Yamamoto
1975
Starsky & Hutch
Jewelry Store Owner · (1 episode)
1975
Welcome Back, Kotter
Taro Takahashi · (1 episode)
1975
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1975
Punch and Jody
Takahasi
1974
Dinah!
Self · (1 episode)
1974
Police Woman
Mike Matsuto · (1 episode)
1974
Happy Days
Arnold · (24 episodes)
1974
Brock's Last Case
Sam Wong
1973
Kung Fu
Arthur Chen · (1 episode)
1972
Cancel My Reservation
Yamamoto
1972
M*A*S*H
Captain Sam Pak · (2 episodes)
1972
The Bob Newhart Show
The Bartender · (1 episode)
1972
Where Does It Hurt?
Harry Nishimoto
1972
A Very Missing Person
Delmar Faulkenstein
1972
Evil Roy Slade
Turhan
1972
Sanford and Son
Ah Chew · (7 episodes)
1972
Columbo
House Boy · (1 episode)
1971
Cannon
(1 episode)
1971
The Odd Couple
Mr. Wing · (1 episode)
1970
McCloud
(1 episode)
1970
Nanny and the Professor
Jason Wong · (1 episode)
1970
Love, American Style
Bellhop · (1 episode)
1969
Love, American Style
Kam · (1 episode)
1969
Love, American Style
Ah So · (1 episode)
1969
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Duke Komosori · (1 episode)
1969
The Bill Cosby Show
Tree Surgeon · (1 episode)
1969
Blondie
Manny · (1 episode)
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Phoebe · (1 episode)
1968
The Outsider
(1 episode)
1968
The Shakiest Gun in the West
Wong
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · (1 episode)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited) · (2 episodes)
1968
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Oriental #2
1967
Green Acres
Charlie Lee · (1 episode)
1965
Car Thieves
Komugi
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Chris Yamato · (1 episode)
1964
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Singer · (1 episode)
1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (5 episodes)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1944
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee · (2 episodes)
1944