Pat Morita

June 28, 1932 - November 24, 2005 Isleton, California, USA

Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) was an American actor of Japanese descent who was well-known for playing the role of Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on Happy Days and as Mr. Miyagi in the The Karate Kid movie series, in which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1984.

His titles like The Karate Kid, Mulan, and The Karate Kid Part II - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 20, 2026

Watched: 0/73

Weighted avg: 6.59 /10

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The Karate Kid

1984June 1984 by John G. Avildsen

Starring as Miyagi

Starring as Miyagi

6.83 Good+
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2

Mulan

1998June 1998 by Tony Bancroft

Minor role as The Emperor (voice)

Minor role as The Emperor (voice)

7.59 Excellent-
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3

The Karate Kid Part II

1986June 1986 by John G. Avildsen

Starring as Miyagi

Starring as Miyagi

5.88 Okay+
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4

The Karate Kid Part III

1989June 1989 by John G. Avildsen

Starring as Mr. Miyagi

Starring as Mr. Miyagi

5.43 Okay-
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5

The Next Karate Kid

1994July 1994 by Christopher Cain

Lead role as Miyagi

Lead role as Miyagi

4.91 Mediocre++
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6

Mulan II

2004November 2004 by Darrell Rooney

Minor role as The Emperor (voice)

Minor role as The Emperor (voice)

6.07 Okay++
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7

Inferno

1999September 1999 by John G. Avildsen

Starring as Jubal Early

Starring as Jubal Early

5.75 Okay+
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8

Spy Hard

1996May 1996 by Rick Friedberg

Minor role as Brian, Waiter in Restaurant

Minor role as Brian, Waiter in Restaurant

4.96 Mediocre++
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9

Honeymoon in Vegas

1992August 1992 by Andrew Bergman

Supporting as Mahi Mahi

Supporting as Mahi Mahi

5.29 Okay-
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10

Brother

2000December 2000 by Takeshi Kitano

Minor role as Guy at the Poker Table

Minor role as Guy at the Poker Table

6.63 Good
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11

Bloodsport II

1996March 1996 by Alan Mehrez

Starring as David Leung

Starring as David Leung

5.16 Okay--
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12

Midway

1976June 1976 by Jack Smight

Minor role as Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka

Minor role as Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka

6.13 Good--
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13

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

1994May 1994 by Gus Van Sant

Starring as The Chink

Starring as The Chink

4.36 Mediocre
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14

American Ninja 5

1993April 1993 by Bob Bralver

Supporting as Master Tetsu

Supporting as Master Tetsu

4.70 Mediocre+
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15

Do or Die

1991June 1991 by Andy Sidaris

Lead role as Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro

Lead role as Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro

4.93 Mediocre++
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16

King Cobra

1999August 1999 by Scott Hillenbrand

Lead role as Nick Hashimoto

Lead role as Nick Hashimoto

5.18 Okay--
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17

Bloodsport III

1996December 1996 by Alan Mehrez

Supporting as David Leung

Supporting as David Leung

5.31 Okay-
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18

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

2021February 2021 by Kayvon Derak Shanian

Lead role as Self / Various (archive footage)

Lead role as Self / Various (archive footage)

6.33 Good-
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19

Babes in Toyland

1986December 1986 by Clive Donner

Supporting as The Toymaster

Supporting as The Toymaster

5.34 Okay-
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20

Collision Course

1989April 1989 by Lewis Teague

Lead role as Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo

Lead role as Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo

4.96 Mediocre++
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21

Thoroughly Modern Millie

1967March 1967 by George Roy Hill

Supporting as Oriental #2

Supporting as Oriental #2

6.28 Good--
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22

Spymate

2006February 2006 by Robert Vince

Supporting as Kiro

Supporting as Kiro

5.80 Okay+
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23

Miracle Beach

1992September 1992 by Skott Snider

Supporting as Gus

Supporting as Gus

5.54 Okay
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24

The Center of the World

2001April 2001 by Wayne Wang

Minor role as Taxi Driver

Minor role as Taxi Driver

5.15 Okay--
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25

Auntie Lee's Meat Pies

1992October 1992 by Joseph F. Robertson

Starring as Chief Koal

Starring as Chief Koal

5.34 Okay-
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26

When Time Ran Out...

1980March 1980 by James Goldstone

Minor role as Sam

Minor role as Sam

5.28 Okay-
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27

The Karate Dog

2006July 2006 by Bob Clark

Supporting as Chin Li

Supporting as Chin Li

5.37 Okay-
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28

Royal Kill

2009April 2009 by Babar Ahmed

Lead role as Exhibition Manager

Lead role as Exhibition Manager

5.24 Okay-
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29

The Shakiest Gun in the West

1968July 1968 by Alan Rafkin

Supporting as Wong

Supporting as Wong

5.86 Okay+
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30

Full Moon High

1981August 1981 by Larry Cohen

Supporting as The Silversmith

Supporting as The Silversmith

5.07 Okay--
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31

Elvis Has Left the Building

2004August 2004 by Joel Zwick

Minor role as Man in Turban

Minor role as Man in Turban

5.31 Okay-
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32

18 Fingers of Death!

2006April 2006 by James Lew

Lead role as Freeman Lee

Lead role as Freeman Lee

5.33 Okay-
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33

Night Patrol

1984November 1984 by Jackie Kong

Supporting as Rape Victim

Supporting as Rape Victim

5.12 Okay--
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34

Savannah Smiles

1982April 1982 by Pierre De Moro

Supporting as Father O'Hara

Supporting as Father O'Hara

6.03 Okay++
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35

Only the Brave

2006October 2006 by Lane Nishikawa

Supporting as Seigo Takata

Supporting as Seigo Takata

5.63 Okay
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36

The Real Miyagi

2015February 2015 by Kayvon Derak Shanian

Supporting as Self / Mr. Miyagi

Supporting as Self / Mr. Miyagi

6.02 Okay++
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37

I'll Remember April

1999April 1999 by Bob Clark

Starring as Abe Tanaka

Starring as Abe Tanaka

6.03 Okay++
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38

Slapstick of Another Kind

1982December 1982 by Steven Paul

Minor role as Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador

Minor role as Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador

4.93 Mediocre++
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39

Timemaster

1995January 1995 by James Glickenhaus

Starring as Isaiah

Starring as Isaiah

Needs more reviews
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40

Blunt Movie

2013April 2013 by Jason Bunch

Lead role as Mr. Miyami

Lead role as Mr. Miyami

Needs more reviews
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41

Ohara

1987–1988 by Pat Morita

Lead role as Lt. Ohara

Lead role as Lt. Ohara

Needs more reviews
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42

Amos

1985September 1985 by Michael Tuchner

Supporting as Tommy Tanaka

Supporting as Tommy Tanaka

6.16 Good--
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43

Shadow Fury

2001October 2001 by Makoto Yokoyama

Supporting as Dr. Oh

Supporting as Dr. Oh

5.80 Okay+
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44

Captive Hearts

1987June 1987 by Paul Almond

Lead role as Fukushima

Lead role as Fukushima

Needs more reviews
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45

Mr. T and Tina

1976

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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46

Rice Girl

2014July 2014 by Michael Fischa

Lead role as Peter Ong

Lead role as Peter Ong

Needs more reviews
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47

Evil Roy Slade

1972February 1972 by Jerry Paris

Minor role as Turhan

Minor role as Turhan

5.95 Okay++
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48

High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story

2003May 2003 by A. W. Vidmer

Minor role as Mr. Leo

Minor role as Mr. Leo

5.92 Okay++
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49

Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart

1995March 1995 by Kevin Connor

Supporting as Ling Goldberg

Supporting as Ling Goldberg

5.97 Okay++
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50

The Biggest Fan

2002January 2002 by Michael Criscione

Supporting as Richard Limp

Supporting as Richard Limp

Needs more reviews
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51

Where Does It Hurt?

1972July 1972 by Rod Amateau

Supporting as Harry Nishimoto

Supporting as Harry Nishimoto

5.82 Okay+
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52

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2010August 2010 by Nic Maier

Minor role as (archive footage)

Minor role as (archive footage)

5.89 Okay++
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53

Earth Minus Zero

1997October 1997 by Joey Travolta

Lead role as Dr. Mobius Jefferson

Lead role as Dr. Mobius Jefferson

Needs more reviews
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54

Down and Derby

2005April 2005 by Eric Hendershot

Minor role as Ono Yakimoto

Minor role as Ono Yakimoto

5.82 Okay+
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55

Reggie's Prayer

1996August 1996 by Paul McKellips

Starring as Principal Osaki

Starring as Principal Osaki

Needs more reviews
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56

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo

1996–1999 by Alan Goodman

Starring as Mike Woo

Starring as Mike Woo

Needs more reviews
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57

The Number One Girl

2006May 2006 by Luc Campeau

Supporting as Mr. Sakata

Supporting as Mr. Sakata

Needs more reviews
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58

Act Your Age

2011January 2011 by Robin Christian

Starring as Tom

Starring as Tom

Needs more reviews
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59

Lena's Holiday

1991August 1991 by Michael Keusch

Supporting as Fred

Supporting as Fred

Needs more reviews
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60

I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?

1975December 1975 by Steven Hilliard Stern

Minor role as Heshy Yamamoto

Minor role as Heshy Yamamoto

Needs more reviews
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61

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes

1990August 1990 by Peter Werner

Minor role as Yoodo Toda

Minor role as Yoodo Toda

Needs more reviews
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62

The Boys of Sunset Ridge

2001March 2001 by Doug McKeon

Supporting as Charlie Watanabe

Supporting as Charlie Watanabe

Needs more reviews
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63

The Vegas Strip War

1984November 1984 by George Englund

Supporting as Yip Tak

Supporting as Yip Tak

Needs more reviews
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64

Big Bird in Japan

1988October 1988 by Jon Stone

Minor role as Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)

Minor role as Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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65

A Very Missing Person

1972March 1972 by Russ Mayberry

Supporting as Delmar Faulkenstein

Supporting as Delmar Faulkenstein

Needs more reviews
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66

Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'

1998June 1998 by Steve Binder

Supporting as Emperor / Narrator (voice)

Supporting as Emperor / Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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67

Jimmy the Kid

1982November 1982 by Gary Nelson

Supporting as Maurice

Supporting as Maurice

Needs more reviews
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68

Cancel My Reservation

1972September 1972 by Paul Bogart

Minor role as Yamamoto

Minor role as Yamamoto

Needs more reviews
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69

Brock's Last Case

1973March 1973 by David Lowell Rich

Supporting as Sam Wong

Supporting as Sam Wong

Needs more reviews
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70

American Fusion

2005January 2005 by Frank Lin

Minor role as Lao Dong

Minor role as Lao Dong

Needs more reviews
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71

Mastergate

1992November 1992 by Michael Engler

Minor role as Senator Naito

Minor role as Senator Naito

Needs more reviews
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72

Adventures with Kanga Roddy

1998–1999

Supporting as Uncle Pat

Supporting as Uncle Pat

Needs more reviews
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73

Farewell to Manzanar

1976March 1976 by John Korty

Supporting as Zenahiro

Supporting as Zenahiro

Needs more reviews