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Jul 3, 2019 · Morita was nominated for an Academy Award for playing the aloof karate master who taught martial arts via household chores. He’s a mentor who has more in common with Master Yoda than Bruce Lee;...
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Aside from his 1985 Oscar nod, Pat Morita was twice nominated for Golden Globe Awards (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for The Karate Kid and Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for the made-for-television film Amos), and an Emmy Award.
YearTitleRole1964Jidôsha dorobô / Car ThievesKomugi1967Bun Foo / Oriental No. 21968Wong1971Charlie LeeJul 11, 2024 · The team behind Cobra Kai says that they have discussed telling Mr. Miyagi stories, but explain how they'd handle Pat Morita.
Many of the production’s principal figures have passed away, including producer Jerry Weintraub, director John Avildsen and Pat Morita, whose turn as Miyagi earned an Oscar nomination for...
Nov 6, 2022 · Ralph Macchio on His Friend and 'Karate Kid' Costar Pat Morita: His Legacy 'Shines Brighter Than Ever'. In a special "What I Wish I Could Tell You" essay, the Cobra Kai star honors his mentor and...
Dec 31, 2021 · Having endured a mostly horrendous childhood, he hustled his way into the stand-up circuit in his early 30s, becoming an impressive sitcom star, and then fought his way into The Karate Kid, winning...
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Jun 11, 2024 · Miyagi won our hearts as the kindly sensei, and the role earned Noriyuki “Pat” Morita (1932-2005) a nomination for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar.