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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).
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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- Isleton, California, USA
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- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
5 days ago · 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.
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The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth.
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.
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 of...
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 ...
