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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).
Dec 31, 2020 · Getty Pat Morita looks at the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in 2000. Unfortunately, Morita was unable to reprise the iconic role in Cobra Kai , as he died on November 24, 2005, at ...
Pat Morita (1932-2005) was an Asian-American actor, writer and producer, best known for playing Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid franchise. He also appeared in many other films, TV shows and video games, and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Ohara (1987).
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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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 of ...
Jun 17, 2024 · Pat Morita (born June 28, 1932, Isleton, California, U.S.—died November 24, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada) 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 ...
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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 (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and even for The Next...
Nov 25, 2005 · The U.S. actor, who played Mr. Miyagi in the popular film series, passed away of natural causes in 2005. He also had a long career in comedy and TV, including Happy Days and Sanford and Son.
