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.

Pat Morita is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021), Mulan II (2004), Elvis Has Left the Building (2004), The Stoneman (2002), Mulan (1998), The Next Karate Kid (1994), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), The Karate Kid Part II (1986). The recorded credits span 1944 to 2021, including 10 movies and 25 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.