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Pat Morita, born Noriyuki Morita on June 28, 1932, rose to prominence through his portrayal of Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi in the sitcom "Happy Days," a role that captured the essence of a lovable and eccentric character. Morita's career reached new heights with his portrayal of the wise and enigmatic Mr. Miyagi in the "Karate Kid" series, earning him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1984. His performances transcended cultural stereotypes, leaving an indelible mark on American television and cinema.
The roles that explain the career.
60 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift | (archive footage) | Film |
| 2009 | Royal Kill | Exhibition Manager | Film |
| 2006 | The Karate Dog | Chin Li | Film |
| 2006 | 18 Fingers of Death! | Freeman Lee | Film |
| 2006 | Only the Brave | Seigo Takata | Film |
| 2006 | Spymate | Kiro | Film |
| 2006 | The Number One Girl | Mr. Sakata | Film |
| 2005 | American Fusion | Lao Dong | Film |
| 2005 | Down and Derby | Ono Yakimoto | Film |
| 2004 | Elvis Has Left the Building | Man in Turban | Film |
| 2004 | Mulan II | The Emperor (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story | Mr. Leo | Film |
| 2002 | The Biggest Fan | Richard Limp | Film |
| 2001 | The Center of the World | Taxi Driver | Film |
| 2001 | Shadow Fury | Dr. Oh | Film |
| 1999 | King Cobra | Nick Hashimoto | Film |
| 1999 | I'll Remember April | Abe Tanaka | Film |
| 1999 | Gone to Maui | Mr. Ono | Film |
| 1998 | Mulan | The Emperor (voice) | Film |
| 1997 | Earth Minus Zero | Dr. Mobius Jefferson | Film |
| 1996 | The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo | Mike Woo | TV |
| 1996 | Reggie's Prayer | Principal Osaki | Film |
| 1996 | Bloodsport II | David Leung | Film |
| 1996 | Bloodsport III | David Leung | Film |
| 1996 | Spy Hard | Brian, Waiter in Restaurant | Film |
| 1995 | Timemaster | Isaiah | Film |
| 1995 | Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart | Ling Goldberg | Film |
| 1994 | Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | The Chink | Film |
| 1994 | The Next Karate Kid | Mr. Miyagi | Film |
| 1993 | American Ninja 5 | Master Tetsu | Film |
| 1992 | Miracle Beach | Gus | Film |
| 1992 | Honeymoon in Vegas | Mahi Mahi | Film |
| 1992 | Auntie Lee's Meat Pies | Chief Koal | Film |
| 1991 | Do or Die | Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro | Film |
| 1989 | The Karate Kid Part III | Mr. Miyagi | Film |
| 1989 | Collision Course | Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo | Film |
| 1988 | Funnymen: Triple Clowns of Comedy | Self / Host | Film |
| 1988 | Big Bird in Japan | Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 1987 | Ohara | Lt. Ohara | TV |
| 1987 | Captive Hearts | Fukushima | Film |
| 1986 | Babes in Toyland | The Toymaster | Film |
| 1986 | The Karate Kid Part II | Mr. Miyagi | Film |
| 1985 | Amos | Tommy Tanaka | Film |
| 1984 | The Karate Kid | Mr. Miyagi | Film |
| 1984 | The Vegas Strip War | Yip Tak | Film |
| 1982 | Slapstick of Another Kind | Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador | Film |
| 1982 | Jimmy the Kid | Maurice | Film |
| 1982 | Savannah Smiles | Father O'Hara | Film |
| 1981 | Full Moon High | The Silversmith | Film |
| 1980 | When Time Ran Out... | Sam | Film |
| 1980 | For the Love of It | Ishihara | Film |
| 1978 | Human Feelings | Waiter | Film |
| 1976 | Mr. T and Tina | TV | |
| 1976 | Midway | Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka | Film |
| 1975 | I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? | Heshy Yamamoto | Film |
| 1972 | Where Does It Hurt? | Harry Nishimoto | Film |
| 1972 | Evil Roy Slade | Turhan | Film |
| 1972 | Cancel My Reservation | Yamamoto | Film |
| 1968 | The Shakiest Gun in the West | Wong | Film |
| 1967 | Thoroughly Modern Millie | Oriental #2 | Film |
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