Pat Morita
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita was an American actor and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, before becoming known to television audiences for his recurring role as diner owner Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on the sitcom series Happy Days from 1975 to 1983. He was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of martial arts mentor Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid (1984), which would be the first of a media franchise in which Morita was the central player.
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🎬 Movies
Royal Kill
actor
2009
Only the Brave
actor
2006
Spymate
actor
2006
Down and Derby
actor
2005
The Last Shot
actor
2004
Elvis Has Left the Building
actor
2004
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
actor
2003
The Biggest Fan
actor
2002
Brother
actor
2001
Shadow Fury
actor
2001
The Center of the World
actor
2001
Inferno
actor
1999
I'll Remember April
actor
1999
King Cobra
actor
1999
Bloodsport III
actor
1997
Spy Hard
actor
1996
Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
actor
1996
Timemaster
actor
1995
The Next Karate Kid
actor
1994
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
actor
1994
Honeymoon in Vegas
actor
1993
American Ninja V
actor
1993
Miracle Beach
actor
1992
Lena's Holiday
actor
1991
Do or Die
actor
1991
The Karate Kid Part III
actor
1989
Collision Course
actor
1989
Captive Hearts
actor
1987
The Karate Kid Part II
actor
1986
The Karate Kid
actor
1984
Slapstick of Another Kind
actor
1982
Jimmy the Kid
actor
1982
Savannah Smiles
actor
1982
Full Moon High
actor
1981
When Time Ran Out
actor
1980
Midway
actor
1979
Human Feelings
actor
1978
Cancel My Reservation
actor
1972
