Pat Morita

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.

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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 • as Self

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 • as Self

MAS*H

1972 • as Captain Sam Pak

Married... with Children

1987 • as Mr. Shimokawa

Love, American Style

1969 • as Bellhop

Love, American Style

1969 • as Kam

Filmography

2021

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

as Self / Various (archive footage)

Movie - Released: 2/1/2021

2018

Cobra Kai

as Nariyoshi Miyagi (archive footage)

TV - Released: 5/2/2018

2017

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

Movie - Released: 8/1/2017

2015

The Real Miyagi

as Self / Mr. Miyagi

Movie - Released: 2/20/2015

2014

Rice Girl

as Peter Ong

Movie - Released: 7/23/2014

2013

Movie

Blunt Movie

as Mr. Miyami

Movie - Released: 4/20/2013

Movie

Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II

as Self - Voice of The Emperor

Movie - Released: 3/12/2013

2011

Act Your Age

as Tom

Movie - Released: 1/11/2011

2010

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

as (archive footage)

Movie - Released: 8/3/2010

Movie

Remove All Obstacles

as The Guru

Movie - Released: 12/11/2010

Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed

as Self

Movie - Released: 7/20/2010

2009

Royal Kill

as Exhibition Manager

Movie - Released: 4/10/2009

2006

The Number One Girl

as Mr. Sakata

Movie - Released: 5/16/2006

The Karate Dog

as Chin Li

Movie - Released: 7/26/2006

18 Fingers of Death!

as Freeman Lee

Movie - Released: 4/11/2006

Only The Brave

as Seigo Takata

Movie - Released: 10/23/2006

2005

American Fusion

as Lao Dong

Movie - Released: 1/1/2005

Down and Derby

as Ono Yakimoto

Movie - Released: 4/15/2005

Movie

The Way of The Karate Kid

as Self / Mr. Miyagi

Movie - Released: 2/1/2005

2004

Mulan II

as The Emperor (voice)

Movie - Released: 11/3/2004

Elvis Has Left the Building

as Man in Turban

Movie - Released: 8/27/2004

The Last Shot

as Self

Movie - Released: 9/24/2004

2003

Spymate

as Kiro

Movie - Released: 2/24/2003

Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]

as Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)

Movie - Released: 10/23/2003

High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

as Mr. Leo

Movie - Released: 5/1/2003

2002

The Biggest Fan

as Richard Limp

Movie - Released: 1/1/2002

Hammerlock

as Un Huong Lo

Movie - Released: 1/1/2002

The Stoneman

as Prof. Stevens

Movie - Released: 1/19/2002

2001

The Boys of Sunset Ridge

as Charlie Watanabe

Movie - Released: 3/11/2001

The Center of the World

as Taxi Driver

Movie - Released: 4/19/2001

Shadow Fury

as Dr. Oh

Movie - Released: 10/30/2001

House of Luk

as Kwang Luk

Movie - Released: 1/19/2001

2000

Brother

as Guy at the Poker Table

Movie - Released: 12/13/2000

Son of the Beach

TV - Released: 3/14/2000

1999

Inferno

as Jubal Early

Movie - Released: 9/25/1999

King Cobra

as Nick Hashimoto

Movie - Released: 8/10/1999

Gone to Maui

as Mr. Ono

Movie - Released: 1/1/1999

Visit Fabulous Las Vegas

as Self

Movie - Released: 6/15/1999

I'll Remember April

as Abe Tanaka

Movie - Released: 4/5/1999

SpongeBob SquarePants

as Master Udon

TV - Released: 5/1/1999

1998

Mulan

as The Emperor (voice)

Movie - Released: 6/18/1998

Movie

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

as Emperor / Narrator (voice)

Movie - Released: 6/16/1998

The Hughleys

TV - Released: 9/22/1998

Adventures with Kanga Roddy

as Uncle Pat

TV - Released: 1/4/1998

1997

Captured Alive

Movie - Released: 12/12/1997

Movie

Sports on the Silver Screen

as Self (archive footage)

Movie - Released: 3/16/1997

Movie

Beyond Barbed Wire

as Narrator (voice)

Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

1996

Bloodsport II

as David Leung

Movie - Released: 3/1/1996

Bloodsport III

as David Leung

Movie - Released: 12/5/1996

Earth Minus Zero

as Dr. Mobius Jefferson

Movie - Released: 1/1/1996

Spy Hard

as Brian, Waiter in Restaurant

Movie - Released: 5/24/1996

Reggie's Prayer

as Principal Osaki

Movie - Released: 8/1/1996

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

as Mike Woo

TV - Released: 3/16/1996

1995

Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah

as Pat / Super Ninja

Movie - Released: 12/17/1995

Timemaster

as Isaiah

Movie - Released: 1/1/1995

Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart

as Ling Goldberg

Movie - Released: 3/6/1995

The Misery Brothers

as Judge

Movie - Released: 1/1/1995

The Outer Limits

as Michael Chen

TV - Released: 3/26/1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as King Makahana (voice)

TV - Released: 3/12/1995

Caroline in the City

as Mr. Chu

TV - Released: 9/21/1995

1994

The Next Karate Kid

as Mr. Miyagi

Movie - Released: 7/18/1994

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

as The Chink

Movie - Released: 5/13/1994

Greyhounds

as Akira Mochizuki

Movie - Released: 6/24/1994

One West Waikiki

TV - Released: 8/4/1994

Burke's Law

as Boots McKay

TV - Released: 1/7/1994

1993

American Ninja 5

as Master Tetsu

Movie - Released: 4/2/1993

Movie

Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun

as Cap

Movie - Released: 1/30/1993

Boy Meets World

TV - Released: 9/24/1993

Dave's World

as Hardware Store Owner

TV - Released: 9/20/1993

Diagnosis: Murder

as Martin Gaylord

TV - Released: 10/29/1993

Space Rangers

as Nazzer

TV - Released: 1/27/1993

1992

Auntie Lee's Meat Pies

as Chief Koal

Movie - Released: 10/21/1992

Miracle Beach

as Gus

Movie - Released: 9/15/1992

Honeymoon in Vegas

as Mahi Mahi

Movie - Released: 8/28/1992

Mastergate

as Senator Naito

Movie - Released: 11/1/1992

1991

Do or Die

as Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro

Movie - Released: 6/28/1991

Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel

as Host

Movie - Released: 7/13/1991

Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella

as Host

Movie - Released: 1/1/1991

Lena's Holiday

as Fred

Movie - Released: 8/29/1991

Strawberry Road

as Old man's brother

Movie - Released: 4/27/1991

Goodbye Paradise

as Ben

Movie - Released: 12/1/1991

Harry and the Hendersons

as Kenji Sawara

TV - Released: 1/13/1991

1990

Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast

as host

Movie - Released: 6/13/1990

Night of 100 Stars III

as Self

Movie - Released: 5/21/1990

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes

as Yoodo Toda

Movie - Released: 8/6/1990

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Mr. Yoshi

TV - Released: 9/10/1990

Britannica's Fairy Tales From Around the World

as Narrator

TV - Released: 12/31/1990

1989

The Karate Kid Part III

as Mr. Miyagi

Movie - Released: 6/16/1989

Collision Course

as Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo

Movie - Released: 4/27/1989

Family Matters

TV - Released: 9/22/1989

1988

Big Bird in Japan

as Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)

Movie - Released: 10/1/1988

1987

Captive Hearts

as Fukushima

Movie - Released: 6/5/1987

Ohara

as Lt. Ohara

TV - Released: 1/17/1987

Married... with Children

as Mr. Shimokawa

TV - Released: 4/5/1987

1986

The Karate Kid Part II

as Mr. Miyagi

Movie - Released: 6/18/1986

Babes in Toyland

as The Toymaster

Movie - Released: 12/19/1986

Movie

Shiatsu with Pat Morita

as Self

Movie - Released: 6/18/1986

1985

Amos

as Tommy Tanaka

Movie - Released: 9/29/1985

Alice in Wonderland

as Horse

TV - Released: 12/9/1985

1984

The Karate Kid

as Mr. Miyagi

Movie - Released: 6/22/1984

Night Patrol

as Rape Victim

Movie - Released: 11/16/1984

Movie

Dance of Tears

as (voice)

Movie - Released: 5/1/1984

The Vegas Strip War

as Yip Tak

Movie - Released: 11/25/1984

Murder, She Wrote

as Akira Hitaki

TV - Released: 9/30/1984

1982

Jimmy the Kid

as Maurice

Movie - Released: 11/12/1982

Savannah Smiles

as Father O'Hara

Movie - Released: 4/9/1982

Slapstick of Another Kind

as Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador

Movie - Released: 12/9/1982

1981

Full Moon High

as The Silversmith

Movie - Released: 8/4/1981

Movie

Crash Island

as Kazi Yamamora

Movie - Released: 4/11/1981

Aloha Paradise

TV - Released: 2/25/1981

1980

Hito Hata: Raise the Banner

as Yamada

Movie - Released: 12/6/1980

When Time Ran Out...

as Sam

Movie - Released: 3/28/1980

For the Love of It

as Ishihara

Movie - Released: 9/26/1980

Magnum, P.I.

as Jack Metro

TV - Released: 12/11/1980

1978

Movie

Human Feelings

as Waiter

Movie - Released: 10/16/1978

1977

Lou Grant

as Ike Tatsumi

TV - Released: 9/20/1977

The Love Boat

as Vincent

TV - Released: 9/24/1977

Man from Atlantis

as Moby

TV - Released: 9/22/1977

The Kallikaks

TV - Released: 8/3/1977

The Love Boat

as Mr. Yamashiro

TV - Released: 9/24/1977

The Incredible Hulk

as Fred

TV - Released: 11/4/1977

1976

Midway

as Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka

Movie - Released: 6/18/1976

Farewell to Manzanar

as Zenahiro

Movie - Released: 3/11/1976

Laverne & Shirley

TV - Released: 1/27/1976

Mr. T and Tina

TV - Released: 9/25/1976

The Captain and Tennille

as Self

TV - Released: 9/20/1976

1975

I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?

as Heshy Yamamoto

Movie - Released: 12/1/1975

Starsky & Hutch

as Jewelry Store Owner

TV - Released: 9/10/1975

People's Choice Awards

as Self - Presenter

TV - Released: 3/4/1975

Welcome Back, Kotter

as Taro Takahashi

TV - Released: 9/9/1975

1974

Punch and Jody

as Takahasi

Movie - Released: 11/26/1974

Happy Days

as Arnold

TV - Released: 1/15/1974

Police Woman

as Mike Matsuto

TV - Released: 9/13/1974

Dinah!

as Self

TV - Released: 10/21/1974

1973

Brock's Last Case

as Sam Wong

Movie - Released: 3/5/1973

1972

Where Does It Hurt?

as Harry Nishimoto

Movie - Released: 7/24/1972

Evil Roy Slade

as Turhan

Movie - Released: 2/18/1972

Cancel My Reservation

as Yamamoto

Movie - Released: 9/21/1972

A Very Missing Person

as Delmar Faulkenstein

Movie - Released: 3/4/1972

The Bob Newhart Show

as The Bartender

TV - Released: 9/16/1972

Sanford and Son

as Ah Chew

TV - Released: 1/14/1972

M*A*S*H

as Captain Sam Pak

TV - Released: 9/17/1972

Kung Fu

as Arthur Chen

TV - Released: 10/14/1972

1971

Columbo

as House Boy

TV - Released: 9/15/1971

Cannon

TV - Released: 9/14/1971

1970

The Odd Couple

as Mr. Wing

TV - Released: 9/24/1970

Nanny and the Professor

as Jason Wong

TV - Released: 1/21/1970

McCloud

TV - Released: 2/17/1970

1969

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

as Duke Komosori

TV - Released: 9/17/1969

Love, American Style

as Bellhop

TV - Released: 9/29/1969

The Bill Cosby Show

as Tree Surgeon

TV - Released: 9/14/1969

Love, American Style

as Kam

TV - Released: 9/29/1969

Love, American Style

as Ah So

TV - Released: 9/29/1969

1968

The Shakiest Gun in the West

as Wong

Movie - Released: 7/10/1968

Hawaii Five-O

as Phoebe

TV - Released: 9/20/1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self

TV - Released: 1/22/1968

The Outsider

TV - Released: 9/18/1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self (uncredited)

TV - Released: 1/22/1968

Blondie

as Manny

TV - Released: 9/26/1968

1967

Thoroughly Modern Millie

as Oriental #2

Movie - Released: 3/22/1967

1965

Green Acres

as Charlie Lee

TV - Released: 9/15/1965

1964

Car Thieves

as Komugi

Movie - Released: 10/4/1964

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

as Chris Yamato

TV - Released: 9/25/1964

The Hollywood Palace

as Self - Singer

TV - Released: 1/4/1964

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

TV - Released: 10/1/1962

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

TV - Released: 12/11/1961

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter

TV - Released: 1/20/1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

TV - Released: 1/20/1944