Deceased

How Did Pat Morita Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 73

Also known asNoriyuki 'Pat' Morita, Patrick N. Morita, Pat Noriyuki Morita, Noriyuki Morita, Noryuki 'Pat' Morita, 森田则之, پت موریتاGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn28/06/1932Born inIsleton, California, USADied24/11/2005Died inLas VegasCausekidney failure, heart failureWikidataQ298799 ↗Buried atPalm Memorial Park CemeteryTMDb#23915 ↗

Noriyuki "Pat" Morita was an American actor and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, before becoming known to television audiences for his recurring role as diner owner Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on the sitcom series Happy Days from 1975 to 1983. Morita was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of martial arts mentor Mr.

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Filmography120 titles

Year	Title	Character	Age at release
2021	More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita StoryMovie	Self / Various (archive footage)	89
2018	Cobra KaiSeries	Nariyoshi Miyagi (archive footage)	86
2017	John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsMovie	—	85
2015	The Real MiyagiMovie	Self / Mr. Miyagi	83
2013	Blunt MovieMovie	Mr. Miyami	81
2010	2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo DriftMovie	(archive footage)	78
2009	Royal KillMovie	Exhibition Manager	77
2006	The Karate DogMovie	Chin Li	74
2006	SpymateMovie	Kiro	74
2006	Only the BraveMovie	Seigo Takata	74
2006	18 Fingers of Death!Movie	Freeman Lee	74
2005	Down and DerbyMovie	Ono Yakimoto	73
2005	American FusionMovie	Lao Dong	73
2004	Elvis Has Left the BuildingMovie	Man in Turban	72
2004	The Last ShotMovie	Self	72
2004	Mulan IIMovie	The Emperor (voice)	72
2003	High Roller: The Stu Ungar StoryMovie	Mr. Leo	71
2002	The Biggest FanMovie	Richard Limp	70
2002	The StonemanMovie	Prof. Stevens	70
2001	The Center of the WorldMovie	Taxi Driver	69
2001	Shadow FuryMovie	Dr. Oh	69
2000	Son of the BeachSeries	—	68
2000	BrotherMovie	Guy at the Poker Table	68
1999	SpongeBob SquarePantsSeries	Master Udon	67
1999	InfernoMovie	Jubal Early	67
1999	King CobraMovie	Nick Hashimoto	67
1999	I'll Remember AprilMovie	Abe Tanaka	67
1999	Visit Fabulous Las VegasMovie	Self	67
1998	The HughleysSeries	Mr. Park	66
1998	MulanMovie	The Emperor (voice)	66
1997	Sports on the Silver ScreenMovie	Self (archive footage)	65
1996	Bloodsport IIMovie	David Leung	64
1996	Spy HardMovie	Brian, Waiter in Restaurant	64
1996	Bloodsport IIIMovie	David Leung	64
1996	Reggie's PrayerMovie	Principal Osaki	64
1995	The Outer LimitsSeries	Michael Chen	63
1995	Caroline in the CitySeries	Mr. Chu	63
1995	Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries	King Makahana (voice)	63
1995	TimemasterMovie	Isaiah	63
1995	Hart to Hart: Secrets of the HartMovie	Ling Goldberg	63
1994	Burke's LawSeries	Boots McKay	62
1994	One West WaikikiSeries	—	62
1994	Even Cowgirls Get the BluesMovie	The Chink	62
1994	The Next Karate KidMovie	Miyagi	62
1994	GreyhoundsMovie	Akira Mochizuki	62
1993	Diagnosis: MurderSeries	Martin Gaylord	61
1993	Boy Meets WorldSeries	Wise Man	61
1993	Dave's WorldSeries	Hardware Store Owner	61
1993	Space RangersSeries	Nazzer	61
1993	American Ninja 5Movie	Master Tetsu	61
1992	Miracle BeachMovie	Gus	60
1992	MastergateMovie	Senator Naito	60
1992	Honeymoon in VegasMovie	Mahi Mahi	60
1992	Auntie Lee's Meat PiesMovie	Chief Koal	60
1991	Harry and the HendersonsSeries	Kenji Sawara	59
1991	Do or DieMovie	Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro	59
1991	Lena's HolidayMovie	Fred	59
1990	The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSeries	Mr. Yoshi	58
1990	Hiroshima: Out of the AshesMovie	Yoodo Toda	58
1990	Night of 100 Stars IIIMovie	Self	58
1989	Family MattersSeries	Mr. Tanaka	57
1989	Collision CourseMovie	Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo	57
1989	The Karate Kid Part IIIMovie	Mr. Miyagi	57
1988	Big Bird in JapanMovie	Bamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)	56
1987	Married... with ChildrenSeries	Mr. Shimokawa	55
1987	Captive HeartsMovie	Fukushima	55
1986	Babes in ToylandMovie	The Toymaster	54
1986	The Karate Kid Part IIMovie	Miyagi	54
1985	AmosMovie	Tommy Tanaka	53
1985	Alice in WonderlandSeries	Horse	53
1984	Murder, She WroteSeries	Akira Hitaki	52
1984	The Karate KidMovie	Mr. Miyagi	52
1984	Night PatrolMovie	Rape Victim	52
1982	Savannah SmilesMovie	Father O'Hara	50
1982	Slapstick of Another KindMovie	Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador	50
1981	Full Moon HighMovie	The Silversmith	49
1981	Aloha ParadiseSeries	Dr. Nakamura	49
1980	Magnum, P.I.Series	Jack Metro	48
1980	When Time Ran Out...Movie	Sam	48
1978	Human FeelingsMovie	Waiter	46
1977	The Incredible HulkSeries	Fred	45
1977	The Love BoatSeries	Vincent	45
1977	Lou GrantSeries	Ike Tatsumi	45
1977	Man from AtlantisSeries	Moby	45
1976	Laverne & ShirleySeries	—	44
1976	MidwayMovie	Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka	44
1976	The Captain and TennilleSeries	Self - Guest	44
1975	Starsky & HutchSeries	Jewelry Store Owner	43
1975	People's Choice AwardsSeries	Self - Presenter	43
1975	Welcome Back, KotterSeries	Taro Takahashi	43
1974	Police WomanSeries	Mike Matsuto	42
1974	Happy DaysSeries	Arnold	42
1974	Dinah!Series	Self	42
1974	Chico and the ManSeries	Pat Yamaguchi	42
1972	MAS*HSeries	Captain Sam Pak	40
1972	Kung FuSeries	Arthur Chen	40
1972	Sanford and SonSeries	Ah Chew	40
1972	Evil Roy SladeMovie	Turhan	40
1972	The Bob Newhart ShowSeries	The Bartender	40
1972	Where Does It Hurt?Movie	Harry Nishimoto	40
1971	ColumboSeries	House Boy	39
1971	CannonSeries	—	39
1970	The Odd CoupleSeries	Mr. Wing	38
1970	McCloudSeries	—	38
1970	Nanny and the ProfessorSeries	Jason Wong	38
1969	Love, American StyleSeries	Bellhop	37
1969	The Bill Cosby ShowSeries	Tree Surgeon	37
1969	The Courtship of Eddie's FatherSeries	Duke Komosori	37
1968	Hawaii Five-OSeries	Phoebe	36
1968	The OutsiderSeries	—	36
1968	The Shakiest Gun in the WestMovie	Wong	36
1968	Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSeries	Self	36
1967	Thoroughly Modern MillieMovie	Oriental #2	35
1965	Green AcresSeries	Charlie Lee	33
1964	Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Series	Chris Yamato	32
1964	The Hollywood PalaceSeries	Self	32
1964	Car ThievesMovie	Komugi	32
1962	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries	Self	30
1961	The Mike Douglas ShowSeries	Self	29
1944	Golden Globe AwardsSeries	Self - Presenter	12