Pat Morita, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Pat Morita

American actor

Date of Birth: 28-Jun-1932

Place of Birth: Isleton, California, United States

Date of Death: 24-Nov-2005

Profession: actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Noriyuki "Pat" Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) was an American actor and comedian known for his roles as Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on Happy Days (1975–1983), Mr.
Miyagi in The Karate Kid film series and The Toymaster in Babes in Toyland.
Morita was nominated for the 1985 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mr.
Miyagi in The Karate Kid.
Morita also voiced the Emperor of China in the Disney animated film Mulan (1998) and portrayed Ah Chew in Sanford and Son (1974–1976). Morita was the series lead actor in the television program Mr.
T and Tina (1976) and in Ohara (1987–1988), a police-themed drama.
The two shows made history for being among the few TV shows with an Asian American series lead.