Pat Morita

Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (born June 28, 1932 in Isleton, California) is an actor best known for the roles of Arnold on the TV show Happy Days and Mr. Miyagi in the movie The Karate Kid, for which he was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1984.

TV roles lead to movies

A recurring role as a Korean national on the sitcom M*A*S*H helped advance the comedian's acting career. His portrayal of malt-shop owner Arnold on Happy Days made him a household face and name.

Related Topics:
Korean - M*A*S*H - Happy Days

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Although Morita gained worldwide fame playing a wise karate teacher in The Karate Kid and its sequels, most of his karate scenes in movies were performed by stunt double (and noted shito-ryu karate-ka) Fumio Demura.

Related Topics:
Shito-ryu - Karate - Fumio Demura

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