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Pat Morita

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.... more

First Magazine Covers

1987

Breakthrough Years

1984

His Oscar-nominated role as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid earned him widespread recognition.

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