Pat Morita

Acting • 1932-06-28 • 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.

Known For

7.6

Happy Days

1974

7.2

The Karate Kid

1984

6.3

The Karate Kid Part II

1986

5.9

The Karate Kid Part III

1989

5.4

The Next Karate Kid

1994

6.2

Inferno

1999

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Filmography

2025
Karate Kid: LegendsFilm
Mr. Miyagi (archive footage)
★ 7.0
2021
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita StoryFilm
Self / Various (archive footage)
★ 7.1
2018
Cobra KaiTV
Nariyoshi Miyagi (archive footage) • 2 episodes
★ 8.2
2017
John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsFilm
★ 6.8
2015
The Real MiyagiFilm
Self / Mr. Miyagi
★ 6.5
2014
Rice GirlFilm
Peter Ong
★ 2.8
2013
Blunt MovieFilm
Mr. Miyami
★ 3.8
2013
Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan IIFilm
Self - Voice of The Emperor
★ 3.5
2011
Act Your AgeFilm
Tom
★ 6.6
2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo DriftFilm
(archive footage)
★ 6.1
2010
Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's CreedFilm
Self
★ 2.0
2010
Remove All ObstaclesFilm
The Guru
★ 2.0
2009
Royal KillFilm
Exhibition Manager
★ 3.6
2006
SpymateFilm
Kiro
★ 6.2
2006
The Karate DogFilm
Chin Li
★ 5.2
2006
Only the BraveFilm
Seigo Takata
★ 5.4
2006
18 Fingers of Death!Film
Freeman Lee
★ 3.5
2006
SpongeBob SquarePants - Karate IslandFilm
Master Udon (voice)
★ 10.0
2006
The Number One GirlFilm
Mr. Sakata
★ 3.7
2005
Down and DerbyFilm
Ono Yakimoto
★ 5.6
2005
American FusionFilm
Lao Dong
★ 6.0
2005
The Way of The Karate KidFilm
Self / Mr. Miyagi
★ 7.5
2004
Mulan IIFilm
The Emperor (voice)
★ 6.5
2004
The Last ShotFilm
Self
★ 5.7
2004
Elvis Has Left the BuildingFilm
Man in Turban
★ 5.3
2003
High Roller: The Stu Ungar StoryFilm
Mr. Leo
★ 6.2
2003
Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]Film
Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)
★ 6.0
2002
The Biggest FanFilm
Richard Limp
★ 6.8
2002
HammerlockFilm
Un Huong Lo
★ 10.0
2002
The StonemanFilm
Prof. Stevens
★ 9.0
2001
The Center of the WorldFilm
Taxi Driver
★ 5.2
2001
Shadow FuryFilm
Dr. Oh
★ 5.6
2001
House of LukFilm
Kwang Luk
★ 10.0
2001
The Boys of Sunset RidgeFilm
Charlie Watanabe
★ 4.0
2000
BrotherFilm
Guy at the Poker Table
★ 7.1
2000
Son of the BeachTV
★ 6.3
2000
Talk to TakaFilm
Taka
1999
SpongeBob SquarePantsTV
Master Udon (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1999
InfernoFilm
Jubal Early
★ 6.2
1999
King CobraFilm
Nick Hashimoto
★ 4.8
1999
I'll Remember AprilFilm
Abe Tanaka
★ 6.6
1999
Gone to MauiFilm
Mr. Ono
★ 5.0
1999
Visit Fabulous Las VegasFilm
Self
1998
MulanFilm
The Emperor (voice)
★ 7.9
1998
The HughleysTV
Mr. Park • 3 episodes
★ 6.8
1998
Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'Film
Emperor / Narrator (voice)
★ 7.0
1998
Adventures with Kanga RoddyTV
Uncle Pat • 15 episodes
★ 7.0
1997
Sports on the Silver ScreenFilm
Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
1997
Captured AliveFilm
★ 4.5
1997
Beyond Barbed WireFilm
Narrator (voice)
★ 9.0
1997
Earth Minus ZeroFilm
Dr. Mobius Jefferson
★ 4.3
1997
Fast TrackTV
1996
Spy HardFilm
Brian, Waiter in Restaurant
★ 5.4
1996
Bloodsport IIFilm
David Leung
★ 5.3
1996
Bloodsport IIIFilm
David Leung
★ 5.4
1996
The Mystery Files of Shelby WooTV
Mike Woo • 41 episodes
★ 8.5
1996
Reggie's PrayerFilm
Principal Osaki
★ 5.2
1995
The Outer LimitsTV
Michael Chen • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1995
Caroline in the CityTV
Mr. Chu • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV
King Makahana (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1995
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the HartFilm
Ling Goldberg
★ 6.3
1995
TimemasterFilm
Isaiah
★ 4.8
1995
Lamb Chop's Special ChanukahFilm
Pat / Super Ninja
★ 8.0
1995
The Misery BrothersFilm
Judge
★ 5.0
1994
The Next Karate KidFilm
Miyagi
★ 5.4
1994
Even Cowgirls Get the BluesFilm
The Chink
★ 4.4
1994
One West WaikikiTV
★ 7.7
1994
Burke's LawTV
Boots McKay • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1994
GreyhoundsFilm
Akira Mochizuki
★ 7.0
1993
Diagnosis: MurderTV
Martin Gaylord • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
Boy Meets WorldTV
Wise Man • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
1993
American Ninja 5Film
Master Tetsu
★ 4.8
1993
Dave's WorldTV
Hardware Store Owner • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1993
Space RangersTV
Nazzer • 1 episodes
★ 5.3
1993
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has BegunFilm
Cap
★ 5.0
1992
Honeymoon in VegasFilm
Mahi Mahi
★ 5.7
1992
Miracle BeachFilm
Gus
★ 5.8
1992
Auntie Lee's Meat PiesFilm
Chief Koal
★ 4.9
1992
MastergateFilm
Senator Naito
★ 6.3
1991
Harry and the HendersonsTV
Kenji Sawara • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
1991
Do or DieFilm
Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro
★ 4.3
1991
Lena's HolidayFilm
Fred
★ 4.4
1991
Strawberry RoadFilm
Old man's brother
★ 9.5
1991
Goodbye ParadiseFilm
Ben
★ 6.5
1991
Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and Other Animated TalesFilm
Himself
★ 1.0
1991
Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and GretelFilm
Host
1991
Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: CinderellaFilm
Host
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirTV
Mr. Yoshi • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1990
Hiroshima: Out of the AshesFilm
Yoodo Toda
★ 6.2
1990
Night of 100 Stars IIIFilm
Self
★ 4.3
1990
Britannica's Fairy Tales From Around the WorldTV
Narrator • 7 episodes
1990
Britannica Presents Beauty and the BeastFilm
host
1989
Family MattersTV
Mr. Tanaka • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1989
The Karate Kid Part IIIFilm
Mr. Miyagi
★ 5.9
1989
Collision CourseFilm
Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo
★ 4.3
1988
Big Bird in JapanFilm
Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)
★ 9.1
1988
Funnymen: Triple Clowns of ComedyFilm
Self / Host
1987
Married... with ChildrenTV
Mr. Shimokawa • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1987
OharaTV
Lt. Ohara • 30 episodes
★ 7.2
1987
Captive HeartsFilm
Fukushima
★ 7.0
1986
The Karate Kid Part IIFilm
Miyagi
★ 6.3
1986
Babes in ToylandFilm
The Toymaster
★ 5.5
1986
Shiatsu with Pat MoritaFilm
Self
★ 3.0
1985
Alice in WonderlandTV
Horse • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1985
AmosFilm
Tommy Tanaka
★ 7.2
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Akira Hitaki • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
The Karate KidFilm
Miyagi
★ 7.2
1984
Night PatrolFilm
Rape Victim
★ 4.3
1984
The Vegas Strip WarFilm
Yip Tak
★ 4.0
1984
Dance of TearsFilm
(voice)
1982
Savannah SmilesFilm
Father O'Hara
★ 6.5
1982
Slapstick of Another KindFilm
Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador
★ 3.1
1982
Jimmy the KidFilm
Maurice
★ 6.1
1981
Full Moon HighFilm
The Silversmith
★ 4.4
1981
Aloha ParadiseTV
Dr. Nakamura • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1981
Crash IslandFilm
Kazi Yamamora
1980
Magnum, P.I.TV
Jack Metro • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1980
When Time Ran Out...Film
Sam
★ 5.3
1980
For the Love of ItFilm
Ishihara
★ 6.0
1980
Hito Hata: Raise the BannerFilm
Yamada
1979
Young Guy ChristianFilm
Professor Mishugi
1978
Human FeelingsFilm
Waiter
★ 10.0
1977
The Love BoatTV
Vincent • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1977
The Love BoatTV
Mr. Yamashiro • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1977
The Incredible HulkTV
Fred • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1977
Lou GrantTV
Ike Tatsumi • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1977
Man from AtlantisTV
Moby • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1977
The KallikaksTV
★ 5.0
1976
Laverne & ShirleyTV
★ 7.1
1976
MidwayFilm
Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
★ 6.6
1976
The Captain and TennilleTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1976
Mr. T and TinaTV
★ 5.6
1976
Farewell to ManzanarFilm
Zenahiro
★ 6.0
1975
Starsky & HutchTV
Jewelry Store Owner • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1975
Welcome Back, KotterTV
Taro Takahashi • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1975
People's Choice AwardsTV
Self - Presenter • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1975
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?Film
Heshy Yamamoto
★ 3.6
1974
Happy DaysTV
Arnold • 24 episodes
★ 7.6
1974
Police WomanTV
Mike Matsuto • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1974
Dinah!TV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1974
Chico and the ManTV
Pat Yamaguchi • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
1974
Punch and JodyFilm
Takahasi
★ 9.0
1973
Brock's Last CaseFilm
Sam Wong
★ 5.0
1972
M*A*S*HTV
Captain Sam Pak • 2 episodes
★ 8.0
1972
Sanford and SonTV
Ah Chew • 7 episodes
★ 7.5
1972
The Bob Newhart ShowTV
The Bartender • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1972
Kung FuTV
Arthur Chen • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1972
Evil Roy SladeFilm
Turhan
★ 6.2
1972
Where Does It Hurt?Film
Harry Nishimoto
★ 5.5
1972
A Very Missing PersonFilm
Delmar Faulkenstein
★ 7.8
1972
Cancel My ReservationFilm
Yamamoto
★ 5.6
1971
ColumboTV
House Boy • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
1971
CannonTV
★ 6.8
1970
The Odd CoupleTV
Mr. Wing • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1970
McCloudTV
★ 7.2
1970
Nanny and the ProfessorTV
Jason Wong • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1969
Hawaii Five-OTV
Phoebe • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1969
Love, American StyleTV
Bellhop • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1969
Love, American StyleTV
Kam • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1969
Love, American StyleTV
Ah So • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1969
The Courtship of Eddie's FatherTV
Duke Komosori • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1969
The Bill Cosby ShowTV
Tree Surgeon • 1 episodes
★ 5.5
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InTV
Self (uncredited) • 2 episodes
★ 6.8
1968
The Shakiest Gun in the WestFilm
Wong
★ 6.3
1968
The OutsiderTV
★ 6.0
1968
BlondieTV
Manny • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1967
Thoroughly Modern MillieFilm
Oriental #2
★ 6.9
1965
Green AcresTV
Charlie Lee • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.TV
Chris Yamato • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1964
The Hollywood PalaceTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 5.0
1964
Car ThievesFilm
Komugi
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV
Self • 5 episodes
★ 7.6
1961
The Mike Douglas ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 5.8
1944
Golden Globe AwardsTV
Self - Presenter • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1944
Golden Globe AwardsTV
Self - Nominee • 2 episodes
★ 7.0