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- 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).
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Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) [1] 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).
Oct 22, 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.
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Pat Morita. Actor: The Karate Kid. 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 ...
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Pat Morita. Actor: The Karate Kid. 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 ...
- June 28, 1932
- November 24, 2005
Nov 16, 2023 · Pat Morita, best know for his portrayal of Daniel LaRusso’s sensei Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid film franchise, passed away in 2005. Following his death, his co-star Ralph Macchio released a...
Nov 25, 2005 · 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...
Nov 26, 2005 · Pat Morita, whose portrayal of the wise and dry-witted Mr. Miyagi in ''The Karate Kid'' earned him an Oscar nomination, died on Thursday at his home in Las Vegas. He was 73. His death, of natural...