Pat Morita
Japanese-American actor (1932–2005)
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita 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 from 1975 to 1983. Morita was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of martial arts mentor Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid (1984), which would be the first of a media franchise in which Morita was the central player.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1972–1996) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Spy hard | Rick Friedberg | 81 min | Color | ||
| 1985 | The Karate kid | SWANK | 118 mi | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1972 | Cancel my reservation. | Paul Bogart | 3300 | 16mm | sound |