Pat Morita
Acting Born Jun 28, 1932 Died Nov 24, 2005 Isleton, California, USA 175 credits
Biography
Pat Morita was an American actor of Japanese descent. Born on June 28, 1932, in Isleton, California, he was active in the entertainment industry. Morita was known for his acting credits, with a total of 168 known credits. He appeared in various films and television shows, including a notable role in the Karate Kid movie series. Morita passed away on November 24, 2005, at the age of 73.
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Career overview
Pat Morita was an American actor of Japanese descent. He is known for his work in various acting roles. Morita's acting credits include appearances in film and television productions. The exact nature and extent of his work are not specified in available information.
Pat Morita's acting career spanned multiple projects, with a total of 168 known credits. The specific titles and roles he played are not detailed in the provided information. His work in the entertainment industry was a notable aspect of his career.
Pat Morita passed away on November 24, 2005, at the age of 73. The provided information does not offer further details on his life or career.
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Career timeline
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Cobra Kai
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
The Real Miyagi
Rice Girl
Blunt MovieMulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II
Act Your Age
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo DriftRemove All ObstaclesBehind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed
Royal Kill
The Number One GirlOnly the BraveThe Karate Dog18 Fingers of Death!Spymate
American FusionDown and DerbyThe Way of The Karate Kid
Mulan IIThe Last ShotElvis Has Left the Building
High Roller: The Stu Ungar StoryVolcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub]
The StonemanHammerlockThe Biggest Fan
The Center of the WorldThe Boys of Sunset RidgeShadow FuryHouse of Luk
Son of the BeachBrotherTalk to Taka
SpongeBob SquarePantsInfernoI'll Remember AprilKing CobraGone to Maui
MulanThe HughleysAdventures with Kanga RoddyReflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'
Fast TrackEarth Minus ZeroSports on the Silver ScreenCaptured AliveBeyond Barbed Wire
Spy HardThe Mystery Files of Shelby WooBloodsport IIReggie's PrayerBloodsport III
The Outer LimitsCaroline in the CityHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHart to Hart: Secrets of the HartThe Misery Brothers
Burke's LawThe Next Karate KidOne West WaikikiGreyhoundsEven Cowgirls Get the Blues
Diagnosis: MurderBoy Meets WorldDave's WorldSpace RangersAmerican Ninja 5
MastergateMiracle BeachHoneymoon in VegasAuntie Lee's Meat Pies
Harry and the HendersonsDo or DieLena's HolidayGoodbye ParadiseStrawberry Road
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirNight of 100 Stars IIIHiroshima: Out of the AshesBritannica's Fairy Tales From Around the WorldBritannica Presents Beauty and the Beast
Family MattersThe Karate Kid Part IIICollision Course
Funnymen: Triple Clowns of ComedyBig Bird in Japan
Married... with ChildrenOharaOhara · CreatorCaptive HeartsCaptive Hearts · Screenplay
The Karate Kid Part IIBabes in ToylandShiatsu with Pat Morita
Full Filmography
175 titles- More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021) as Self / Various (archive footage)
- Cobra Kai (2018) as Nariyoshi Miyagi (archive footage)
- John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)
- The Real Miyagi (2015) as Self / Mr. Miyagi
- Rice Girl (2014) as Peter Ong
- Blunt Movie (2013) as Mr. Miyami
- Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II (2013) as Self - Voice of The Emperor
- Act Your Age (2011) as Tom
- 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift (2010) as (archive footage)
- Remove All Obstacles (2010) as The Guru
- Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed (2010) as Self
- Royal Kill (2009) as Exhibition Manager
- The Number One Girl (2006) as Mr. Sakata
- Only the Brave (2006) as Seigo Takata
- The Karate Dog (2006) as Chin Li
- 18 Fingers of Death! (2006) as Freeman Lee
- Spymate (2006) as Kiro
- American Fusion (2005) as Lao Dong
- Down and Derby (2005) as Ono Yakimoto
- The Way of The Karate Kid (2005) as Self / Mr. Miyagi
- Mulan II (2004) as The Emperor (voice)
- The Last Shot (2004) as Self
- Elvis Has Left the Building (2004) as Man in Turban
- High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story (2003) as Mr. Leo
- Volcano High [MTV's Rapper Dub] (2003) as Vice Principal Jang Hak-sa (renamed Ko)
- The Stoneman (2002) as Prof. Stevens
- Hammerlock (2002) as Un Huong Lo
- The Biggest Fan (2002) as Richard Limp
- The Center of the World (2001) as Taxi Driver
- The Boys of Sunset Ridge (2001) as Charlie Watanabe
- Shadow Fury (2001) as Dr. Oh
- House of Luk (2001) as Kwang Luk
- Son of the Beach (2000)
- Brother (2000) as Guy at the Poker Table
- Talk to Taka (2000) as Taka
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Master Udon (voice)
- Inferno (1999) as Jubal Early
- I'll Remember April (1999) as Abe Tanaka
- King Cobra (1999) as Nick Hashimoto
- Gone to Maui (1999) as Mr. Ono
- Visit Fabulous Las Vegas (1999) as Self
- Mulan (1998) as The Emperor (voice)
- The Hughleys (1998) as Mr. Park
- Adventures with Kanga Roddy (1998) as Uncle Pat
- Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan' (1998) as Emperor / Narrator (voice)
- Fast Track (1997)
- Earth Minus Zero (1997) as Dr. Mobius Jefferson
- Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Captured Alive (1997)
- Beyond Barbed Wire (1997) as Narrator (voice)
- Spy Hard (1996) as Brian, Waiter in Restaurant
- The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (1996) as Mike Woo
- Bloodsport II (1996) as David Leung
- Reggie's Prayer (1996) as Principal Osaki
- Bloodsport III (1996) as David Leung
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Michael Chen
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Mr. Chu
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as King Makahana (voice)
- Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995) as Ling Goldberg
- The Misery Brothers (1995) as Judge
- Timemaster (1995) as Isaiah
- Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah (1995) as Pat / Super Ninja
- Burke's Law (1994) as Boots McKay
- The Next Karate Kid (1994) as Miyagi
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- Greyhounds (1994) as Akira Mochizuki
- Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) as The Chink
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Martin Gaylord
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Wise Man
- Dave's World (1993) as Hardware Store Owner
- Space Rangers (1993) as Nazzer
- American Ninja 5 (1993) as Master Tetsu
- Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun (1993) as Cap
- Mastergate (1992) as Senator Naito
- Miracle Beach (1992) as Gus
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) as Mahi Mahi
- Auntie Lee's Meat Pies (1992) as Chief Koal
- Harry and the Hendersons (1991) as Kenji Sawara
- Do or Die (1991) as Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro
- Lena's Holiday (1991) as Fred
- Goodbye Paradise (1991) as Ben
- Strawberry Road (1991) as Old man's brother
- Britannica's Tales Around the World: Hansel and Gretel (1991) as Host
- Britannica Presents Tales Around the World: Cinderella (1991) as Host
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Mr. Yoshi
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (1990) as Yoodo Toda
- Britannica's Fairy Tales From Around the World (1990) as Narrator
- Britannica Presents Beauty and the Beast (1990) as host
- Family Matters (1989) as Mr. Tanaka
- The Karate Kid Part III (1989) as Mr. Miyagi
- Collision Course (1989) as Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo
- Funnymen: Triple Clowns of Comedy (1988) as Self / Host
- Big Bird in Japan (1988) as Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)
- Married... with Children (1987) as Mr. Shimokawa
- Ohara (1987) as Lt. Ohara
- Ohara (1987) Creator
- Captive Hearts (1987) as Fukushima
- Captive Hearts (1987) Screenplay
- The Karate Kid Part II (1986) as Miyagi
- Babes in Toyland (1986) as The Toymaster
- Shiatsu with Pat Morita (1986) as Self
- Alice in Wonderland (1985) as Horse
- Amos (1985) as Tommy Tanaka
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Akira Hitaki
- The Karate Kid (1984) as Miyagi
- The Vegas Strip War (1984) as Yip Tak
- Night Patrol (1984) as Rape Victim
- Dance of Tears (1984) as (voice)
- Slapstick of Another Kind (1982) as Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador
- Savannah Smiles (1982) as Father O'Hara
- Jimmy the Kid (1982) as Maurice
- Full Moon High (1981) as The Silversmith
- Aloha Paradise (1981) as Dr. Nakamura
- Crash Island (1981) as Kazi Yamamora
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Jack Metro
- For the Love of It (1980) as Ishihara
- When Time Ran Out... (1980) as Sam
- Hito Hata: Raise the Banner (1980) as Yamada
- Young Guy Christian (1979) as Professor Mishugi
- Human Feelings (1978) as Waiter
- The Love Boat (1977) as Vincent
- The Love Boat (1977) as Mr. Yamashiro
- Lou Grant (1977) as Ike Tatsumi
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Fred
- Man from Atlantis (1977) as Moby
- The Kallikaks (1977)
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- The Captain and Tennille (1976) as Self - Guest
- Midway (1976) as Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
- Mr. T and Tina (1976)
- Farewell to Manzanar (1976) as Zenahiro
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Jewelry Store Owner
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? (1975) as Heshy Yamamoto
- Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) as Taro Takahashi
- Happy Days (1974) as Arnold
- Police Woman (1974) as Mike Matsuto
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Chico and the Man (1974) as Pat Yamaguchi
- Punch and Jody (1974) as Takahasi
- Brock's Last Case (1973) as Sam Wong
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Captain Sam Pak
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as The Bartender
- Sanford and Son (1972) as Ah Chew
- Where Does It Hurt? (1972) as Harry Nishimoto
- Cancel My Reservation (1972) as Yamamoto
- Kung Fu (1972) as Arthur Chen
- A Very Missing Person (1972) as Delmar Faulkenstein
- Evil Roy Slade (1972) as Turhan
- Columbo (1971) as House Boy
- Cannon (1971)
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Mr. Wing
- McCloud (1970)
- Nanny and the Professor (1970) as Jason Wong
- Love, American Style (1969) as Bellhop
- Love, American Style (1969) as Kam
- Love, American Style (1969) as Ah So
- The Bill Cosby Show (1969) as Tree Surgeon
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Duke Komosori
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Phoebe
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- The Outsider (1968)
- Blondie (1968) as Manny
- The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) as Wong
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) as Oriental #2
- Green Acres (1965) as Charlie Lee
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Chris Yamato
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- Car Thieves (1964) as Komugi
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pat Morita best known for?
Pat Morita is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cobra Kai (2018), Wacky Races (2017), Mulan II (2004), Son of the Beach (2000).
When and where was Pat Morita born?
Pat Morita was born on June 28, 1932 in Isleton, California, USA. They passed away on November 24, 2005.
How many credits does Pat Morita have?
Pat Morita has accumulated over 175 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2021.
What is Pat Morita's background in cinema and television?
Pat Morita was an American actor of Japanese descent. Born on June 28, 1932, in Isleton, California, he was active in the entertainment industry. Morita was known for his acting credits, with a total of 168 known credits. He appeared in various films and television shows, including a notable role in the Karate Kid movi...