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.

Pat Morita

Acting Born June 28, 1932 – Died 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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

Columbo

House Boy

Diagnosis: Murder

Martin Gaylord

Married... with Children

Mr. Shimokawa

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Nominee

The Love Boat

Vincent

The Love Boat

Mr. Yamashiro

Murder, She Wrote

Akira Hitaki

Magnum, P.I.

Jack Metro

M*A*S*H

Captain Sam Pak