Pat Morita (1932–2005) |
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Abundantly busy and much loved Asian-American actor who became an on-screen hero to millions of adults and kids alike as the wise and wonderful Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid (1984), the sparkling Noriyuki Morita was back again dishing out Eastern philosophy and martial arts lessons for The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989)...
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Born:in Isleton, California, USADied:(age 73) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
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Actor (175 credits)
Actor (175 credits)
2006
SpongeBob SquarePants
(TV Series)
Master Udon
Master Udon
- Whale of a Birthday/Karate Island
(2006)
... Master Udon (voice)
2000-2001
Baywatch
(TV Series)
Hideki Tanaka
Hideki Tanaka
- Rescue Me
(2001)
... Hideki Tanaka
- Father Faust
(2001)
... Hideki Tanaka
- The Ex-Files
(2001)
... Hideki Tanaka
- Broken Promises
(2000)
... Hideki Tanaka
- Dangerous Games
(2000)
... Hideki Tanaka
1998-2000
Adventures with Kanga Roddy
(TV Series)
Uncle Pat
Uncle Pat
- Episode #3.9
(2000)
... Uncle Pat
- Episode #3.8
(2000)
... Uncle Pat
- Episode #3.7
(2000)
... Uncle Pat
- Episode #3.6
(2000)
... Uncle Pat
- Episode #3.5
(2000)
... Uncle Pat
2000
The Hughleys
(TV Series)
Mr. Park
Mr. Park
- His Park Is Worse Than His Bite
(2000)
... Mr. Park
- Guess Who's Coming Out for Dinner?
(2000)
... Mr. Park
- Seoul Brother Next Door
(2000)
... Mr. Park
1996-1998
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo
(TV Series)
Mike 'Grandpa' Woo
Mike 'Grandpa' Woo
- The Big Cheese Mystery
(1998)
... Mike 'Grandpa' Woo
- The Toy Store Mystery
(1998)
... Mike 'Grandpa' Woo
- The Mystery of the Mice That Roared
(1998)
... Mike 'Grandpa' Woo
- The Egg Mystery
(1998)
... Mike 'Grandpa' Woo
- The Haunted House Mystery
(1998)
... Mike 'Grandpa' Woo
1998
Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'
(TV Movie)
Emperor / Narrator
Emperor / Narrator
1998
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
(TV Series)
Mr. Straw
Mr. Straw
- Charity
(1998)
... Mr. Straw (voice)
1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
(TV Series)
King Makahana
King Makahana
- Puss in Boots
(1997)
... King Makahana (voice)
1995
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Boots McKay
Boots McKay
- Who Killed the Motor Car Maverick?
(1995)
... Boots McKay
1991-1993
Britannica's Tales Around the World
(TV Mini-Series)
Host - Storyteller
Host - Storyteller
- Rapunzel/Fenchelchen/The Princess in the Tower
(1993)
... Host - Storyteller
- Hansel and Gretel/The Woodcutter's Wealthy Sister/Pedro and the Monster
(1993)
... Host - Storyteller
- Rumpelstiltskin/St. Olaf and the Troll/King David and the Giant
(1993)
... Host - Storyteller
- Beauty and the Beast/The Chinese Parrot/Sedna
(1991)
... Host - Storyteller
1993
Dave's World
(TV Series)
Hardware Store Owner
Hardware Store Owner
- Exorcising with Dave Barry
(1993)
... Hardware Store Owner
1991
Harry and the Hendersons
(TV Series)
Kenji Sawara
Kenji Sawara
- The Bigfoot Who Ate Seattle
(1991)
... Kenji Sawara
1989
The Karate Kid
(TV Series short)
Miyagi - NBC Live action introduction
Miyagi - NBC Live action introduction
- A Little World of His Own
(1989)
... (voice)
- The Gray Ghosts
(1989)
... (voice)
- The Hunt
(1989)
... (voice)
- East Meets West
(1989)
... (voice)
- Walkabout
(1989)
... (voice)
1987-1988
Ohara
(TV Series)
Lt. Ohara
Lt. Ohara
- Hot Spell
(1988)
... Lt. Ohara
- Seeing Something That Isn't There
(1988)
... Lt. Ohara
- Open Season
(1988)
... Lt. Ohara
- Last Year's Model
(1988)
... Lt. Ohara
- X
(1988)
... Lt. Ohara
1975-1983
Happy Days
(TV Series)
Arnold / Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
Arnold / Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
- Because It's There
(1983)
... Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
- I'm Not at Liberty
(1983)
... Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
- Life Is More Important Than Show Business
(1983)
... Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
- All I Want for Christmas
(1982)
... Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
- There's No Business Like No Business
(1982)
... Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
1981
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
(TV Series)
Cummings' Assistant
Cummings' Assistant
- The Roller Disco Karate Kaper
(1981)
... Cummings' Assistant
1981
Aloha Paradise
(TV Series)
Dr. Nakamura
Dr. Nakamura
- Letter from Broadway/Letter from Cyrano/Letter from a Secret Admirer
(1981)
... Dr. Nakamura
- Fiona/Engaged to Be Dumped/Fantasie Impromptu
(1981)
... Dr. Nakamura
1977-1978
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Mr. Yamashiro / Vincent
Mr. Yamashiro / Vincent
- Pacific Princess Overtures/Gopher, the Rebel/Cabin Fever
(1978)
... Mr. Yamashiro
- The Old Man and the Runaway/The Painters/A Fine Romance
(1977)
... Vincent
1977
Blansky's Beauties
(TV Series)
Arnold
Arnold
- Nancy Breaks a Leg
(1977)
... Arnold
- My Nephew's Debut
(1977)
... Arnold
- Dear Nancy
(1977)
... Arnold
- To Nancy with Love
(1977)
... Arnold
- Nancy Meets Pa Bates
(1977)
... Arnold
1976
Mr. T and Tina
(TV Series)
Taro Takahashi
Taro Takahashi
- I Thought He'd Never Leave
(1976)
... Taro Takahashi
- Tina Really Truly Gets Fired
(1976)
... Taro Takahashi
- What Makes Sumo Run?
(1976)
... Taro Takahashi
- The Americanization of Michi
(1976)
... Taro Takahashi
- Pilot
(1976)
... Taro Takahashi
1974-1976
Sanford and Son
(TV Series)
Ah Chew / Colonel Hiakowa
Ah Chew / Colonel Hiakowa
- Sergeant Gork
(1976)
... Colonel Hiakowa
- Sanford and Rising Son
(1975)
... Ah Chew
- The Over-the-Hill Gag
(1975)
... Ah Chew
- The Masquerade Party
(1975)
... Ah Chew
- Strange Bedfellows
(1975)
... Ah Chew
1973-1974
M*A*S*H
(TV Series)
Capt. Sam Pak
Capt. Sam Pak
- The Chosen People
(1974)
... Capt. Sam Pak
- Deal Me Out
(1973)
... Capt. Sam Pak
1972
The Bob Newhart Show
(TV Series)
The Bartender
The Bartender
- Bob and Emily and Howard and Carol and Jerry
(1972)
... The Bartender
1971-1972
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Kam (segment "Love and the Woman in White") / Bellhop (segment "Love and Lady Luck") / Ah So (segment "Love and the Love Potion")
Kam (segment "Love and the Woman in White") / Bellhop (segment "Love and Lady Luck") / Ah So (segment "Love and the Love Potion")
- Love and the Caller/Love and the Secret Life/Love and the Swinging Philosophy/Love and the Woman in White
(1972)
... Kam (segment "Love and the Woman in White")
- Love and the Hairy Excuse/Love and Lady Luck/Love and the Pick-Up Fantasy
(1972)
... Bellhop (segment "Love and Lady Luck")
- Love and the Heist/Love and the Love Potion/Love and the Teddy Bear
(1971)
... Ah So (segment "Love and the Love Potion") (credit only)
1971
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #5.1
(1971)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
1969
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
(TV Series)
Duke Komosori
Duke Komosori
- The Littlest Kidnapper
(1969)
... Duke Komosori
1969
The Queen and I
(TV Series)
Barney Cook
Barney Cook
- Kowalski of Harvard
(1969)
... Barney Cook
- The Trousseau
(1969)
... Barney Cook
- My Karate Lies Over the Ocean
(1969)
... Barney Cook
- Duffy Against the Computer
(1969)
... Barney Cook
- Who's Holding the Bag?
(1969)
... Barney Cook
1964
Car Thieves
(as Noriyuki Morita)
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Soundtrack (5 credits)
Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Writer (2 credits)
Writer (2 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (67 credits)
Self (67 credits)
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Archive footage (20 credits)
Archive footage (20 credits)
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TV commercial for Colgate toothpaste (late 1980s) See more »Alternate Names:
Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita | Noriyuki Morita | Noryuki 'Pat' Morita | Pat Noriyuki Morita | Patrick N. Morita | Pat & YukiHeight:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
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Only in America could you get away with the kind of comedy I did. See more »Trivia:
The scene that sealed his nomination for best supporting actor in The Karate Kid (1984), in which Miyagi gets drunk and weeps over the death of his wife and child in the Manzanar Internment Camp, was nearly cut out of the film. The studio thought the scene was unnecessary and wanted it cut, but director John G. Avildsen argued that it was important to Miyagi's character and finally the studio ... See more »Trademark:
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