Place of birth: Isleton, California, United States
Death: 2005-11-24
Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita was best known for his role as Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid film franchise and as Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi in Happy Days. His later career credits include appearances in guest TV spots on shows like Magnum, P.I., Murder, She Wrote and Baywatch, as well as parts in such films as Honeymoon in Vegas and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, and a voice role in Mulan.