Search results
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) 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 (1975-83).
Dec 31, 2020 · Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid franchise, died in 2005 at 73 from complications of alcoholism. He had a vision for a fifth Karate Kid movie, but never got to reprise the role in Cobra Kai.
Pat Morita (1932-2005) was an Asian-American actor, writer and producer, best known for playing Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid franchise. He also appeared in many other films, TV shows and video games, and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Ohara (1987).
- January 1, 1
- Isleton, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Nov 25, 2005 · The U.S. actor, who played Mr. Miyagi in the popular film series, passed away of natural causes in 2005. He also had a long career in comedy and TV, including Happy Days and Sanford and Son.
Actor Pat Morita, whose portrayal of the wise and dry-witted Mr. Miyagi in "The Karate Kid" earned him an Oscar nomination, has died. He was 73. Morita died Thursday at his home in Las Vegas of...
Learn about the life and career of Pat Morita, the actor who played Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid and other roles. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
People also ask
Why did Pat Morita get an Oscar for Cobra Kai?
Who is Pat Morita?
How did Pat Morita get his name?
Is Pat Morita still alive?
Jun 24, 2024 · Pat Morita was an American actor best known for playing the role of a wise martial arts master in the popular film The Karate Kid (1984), which spawned a successful franchise. For his performance in the original movie, Morita became the first Asian American to earn an Academy Award nomination for.
