Pat Morita Net Worth

Pat Morita Net Worth is
$5 Million

Pat Morita Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Noriyuki "Pat" Morita was an American film and television actor who was well known for playing the roles of Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on Happy Days and Kesuke Miyagi in the The Karate Kid movie series, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Acto...

Full NamePat Morita
Net Worth$5 Million
Date Of BirthJune 28, 1932, Isleton, California, United States
DiedNovember 24, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Place Of BirthIsleton
Height5 ft 2 in (1.6 m)
ProfessionActor, Voice Actor
EducationArmijo High School
NationalityUnited States of America
SpouseEvelyn Guerrero (m. 1994–2005), Yukiye Kitahara (m. 1970–1989), Kathleen Yamachi (m. 1953–1967)
ChildrenTia Morita, Aly Morita, Erin Morita
ParentsDorothy Sueko Saika
SiblingsClarence Saika, Teddy Saika, Peggy Saika, Gloria Imagire
NicknamesNoriyuki "Pat" Morita , Noriyuki Morita , Mr. Miyagi , The Hip Nip , Nori , Patrick N. Morita , Pat Noriyuki Morita , Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita , Noryuki 'Pat' Morita
NominationsAcademy Awards, USA, Oscar (1985), Golden Globe Awards- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (1985, 1986), Star on the Walk of Fame (1994), Primetime Emmy Awards , Razzie Awards (1990)
Movies“The Karate Kid 2” (1986), “Captive Hearts” (1987), "The Karate Kid Part III" (1989), “Ohara” (1987-1988), “The Karate Kid 3” (1989), “Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes” (1990), “Mastergate” (1992), “Greyhounds” (1994), “The Next Karate Kid” (1994)
TV Shows“Evil Roy Slade” (1972), “A Very Missing Person” (1972), “M*A*S*H” (1973-1974), “Happy Days” (1975-1983), “The Karate Kid” (2004), “The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo” (1996-1998)
Star SignCancer
#Trademark
1Short stature
#Quote
1I've been working on my autobiography, just pecking away in longhand. The more you write, the more you remember. The more you remember, the more detail you recall. It's not all pleasant!
2It's been a career filled with very low valleys and some wonderful, high peaks.
3Only in America could you get away with the kind of comedy I did.
4I'm in semi-retirement, but what am I going to retire to? I don't ride horses, I don't golf anymore. I shoot a game of pool every now and then.
5I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for [The Karate Kid (1984)] was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable.
6The idea of a Japanese comedian was not only a rarity, it was non-existent.
7I never was able to do karate. That's calling me a good actor. I act like I can do anything.
8I didn't have a childhood.
9A lot happens in 20 years.
10I went from being an ailing child to a public enemy.
11I began in an era where four-letter words were not allowed.
12Hip Nip just sounds groovy. A drummer laid it on me.
13I don't know of any other creature on earth other than man that will sit in a corner and cry because of some painful experience in the past.
14You may have heard that back in the States there are some people who are smoking grass. I don't know how you feel, but it's sure easier than cutting the stuff.
15I still have a young attitude.
16Thanks to the Japanese and Geronimo, John Wayne became a millionaire.
#Fact
1As a child, Pat and his family were forced to relocate to internment camp in Arizona for all Japanese American citizens during World War II. He and many other survivors of the camps were later compensated and given a formal apology from the American government.
2Best remembered by the public for his role as the wise sensei Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid (1984) and its sequels.
3One of only four actors to receive a Razzie nomination for portraying a character they were previously Oscar-nominated for. The others are Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire and Burt Young (all for Rocky IV (1985) and Rocky V (1990)).
4Completed shooting scenes for two films before his death, but both were released years after the fact (Royal Kill (2009) in 2009, and Act Your Age (2011) in 2011).
5He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6633 Hollywood Blvd. on August 4, 1994.
6He and his family were placed in an internment camp during World War II. Was given the name "Pat" by his priest.
7Was a closet alcoholic. Heavy drinking, which his doctors urged him to stop, was the primary cause of his death.
8The scene that sealed his nomination for best supporting actor in The Karate Kid (1984), in which Miyagi gets drunk and weeps over the death of his wife and child in the Manzanar Internment Camp, was nearly cut out of the film. The studio thought the scene was unnecessary and wanted it cut, but director John G. Avildsen argued that it was important to Miyagi's character and finally the studio relented and allowed the scene to be kept in. Also, during the casting of the film, the studio wanted legendary Japanese actor Toshirô Mifune to play Miyagi, but Avildsen and producer Jerry Weintraub thought Mifune's interpretation of the character was far too serious for what the film needed.
9While he portrayed Mr. Miyagi, a Japanese immigrant who spoke (broken) English with a cement-thick Japanese accent, in real life Morita was an American citizen from birth who spoke with an American accent.
10One of eight actors of Asian descent nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category. The others are Miyoshi Umeki who won Best Supporting Actress nominated for Sayonara (1957), Sessue Hayakawa nominated for The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Mako nominated for The Sand Pebbles (1966), Haing S. Ngor who won Best Supporting Actor for The Killing Fields (1984), Ken Watanabe nominated for The Last Samurai (2003) and Rinko Kikuchi nominated for Babel (2006).
11During his funeral procession, his former co-star Ralph Macchio of The Karate Kid (1984) quoted, "Forever, my Sensei" towards the mourners.
12Last movie ever filmed is Royal Kill (2009) (working title: Princess) also starring Eric Roberts and Lalaine.
13Buried at Palm Green Valley Memorial Park in Clark County, 6701 North Jones, Las Vegas, NV.
14Was the subject of a popular Internet myth, that he owned a Japanese-style restaurant called Miyagi's on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, CA. However, according to Morita himself in an about.com interview, he had nothing to do with the restaurant.
15Had two daughters with Yukiye Kitahara and one with Kathleen Yamachi.
16Was the first American-born Asian nominated for an Academy Award. It was for his role of Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid (1984).
17Diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis as a child and was told that he would never walk. Spent nine years in hospitals.
18Was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers football team.
19Was often billed as the Hip Nip for his stand-up performances.
20While performing as a stand-up comic, he was discovered by Redd Foxx. This led to several appearances as Ah Chew on Sanford and Son (1972).
21Attended and graduated from Armijo High School in Fairfield, CA.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rice Girl2014Peter Ong
Blunt Movie2013Mr. Miyami
Act Your Age2011Tom
Remove All Obstacles2010ShortThe Guru
Royal Kill2009Exhibition Manager
Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+2007Video GameEmperor of China (English version, voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants2006TV SeriesMaster Udon
18 Fingers of Death!2006VideoFreeman Lee
Only the Brave2006Seigo Takata (as Pat Noriyuki Morita)
Spymate2006Kiro
The Number One Girl2006VideoMr. Sakata
Kingdom Hearts II2005Video GameEmperor of China (English version, voice)
American Fusion2005Lao Dong
Down and Derby2005Ono Yakimoto
The Karate Dog2005TV MovieChin Li
Mulan II2004VideoThe Emperor (voice)
Elvis Has Left the Building2004Man in Turban
Cats and Mice2003Unagi
Yes, Dear2003TV SeriesTrainer
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story2003Mr. Leo
The Biggest Fan2002Richard Limp
The Stoneman2002Prof. Stevens
Body & Soul2002TV SeriesJin Han
Hwasango2001Vice Principal Jang Hak-Sa (MTV English Dub) (English version, voice)
Shadow Fury2001Dr. Oh
Baywatch2000-2001TV SeriesHideki Tanaka
The Center of the World2001Taxi Driver
First Years2001TV Series
Son of the Beach2001TV SeriesKing Kumonya
The Boys of Sunset Ridge2001Charlie Watanabe
Alien Ant Farm: Movies2001Video shortMr. Miyagi
House of Luk2001Kwang Luk
Hammerlock2000Un Huong Lo
The Hughleys2000TV SeriesMr. Park
I'll Remember April2000Abe Tanaka
Talk to Taka2000ShortTaka
Brother2000/IGuy at the poker table (uncredited)
Adventures with Kanga Roddy1998-2000TV SeriesUncle Pat
Gone to Maui1999TV MovieMr Ono
Los gringos1999ShortThe Samurai
Desert Heat1999/IIJubal Early
King Cobra1999VideoNick Hashimoto
Caroline in the City1999TV SeriesMr. Chu
Mulan Story Studio1998Video GameThe Emperor (voice)
Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan'1998TV MovieEmperor / Narrator
Mulan1998The Emperor (voice)
Diagnosis Murder1998TV SeriesMartin Gaylord
Adventures from the Book of Virtues1998TV SeriesMr. Straw
The Outer Limits1998TV SeriesMichael Chen
Fast Track1998TV Series
Family Matters1998TV SeriesMr. Tanaka
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo1996-1998TV SeriesMike 'Grandpa' Woo
Captured Alive1997Sam Kashawahara
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1997TV SeriesKing Makahana
Earth Minus Zero1996Dr. Mobius Jefferson
Bloodsport III1996VideoDavid Leung
Reggie's Prayer1996Principal
Spy Hard1996Brian, Waiter in Restaurant
Boy Meets World1996TV SeriesWise Man
Married with Children1996TV SeriesMr. Shimokawa
One West Waikiki1996TV SeriesJudge
Bloodsport 21996David Leung
Murder, She Wrote1996TV SeriesAkira Hitaki
Asian Connection: Road to Mandalay1995TV MovieY.C. Kung
The Misery Brothers1995Judge
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah1995TV MoviePat
Timemaster1995Isaiah (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Burke's Law1995TV SeriesBoots McKay
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart1995TV MovieLing Goldberg
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1994TV SeriesMr. Yoshi
The Next Karate Kid1994Sgt. Kesuke Miyagi (as Noriyuki "Pat" Morita)
Greyhounds1994TV MovieAkira Mochizuki
Extralarge: Ninja Shadow1993TV Movie
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun1993VideoCap
Dave's World1993TV SeriesHardware Store Owner
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues1993The Chink (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
American Ninja 51993Master Tetsu
Space Rangers1993TV SeriesNazzer
Britannica's Tales Around the World1991-1993TV Mini-SeriesHost - Storyteller
Gengis Khan1992Emperor Wang
Sangokushi1992Narrator (1994) (English version, voice)
ABC Weekend Specials1992TV Series
Mastergate1992TV MovieKevin Naito
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies1992Chief Koal
Miracle Beach1992Gus
Honeymoon in Vegas1992Mahi Mahi
Goodbye Paradise1991Ben (as Noryuki 'Pat' Morita)
Lena's Holiday1991Fred
Do or Die1991Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro
Harry and the Hendersons1991TV Series
The Munsters Today1991TV SeriesNeighbor
Strawberry Road1991Old Man's brother (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Good Grief1990TV SeriesChip
What a Dummy1990TV SeriesLucky Ernesto
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes1990TV MovieYoodo Toda
The Karate Kid1989TV SeriesMiyagi - NBC Live action introduction
Collision Course1989Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo
The Karate Kid Part III1989Mr. Kesuke Miyagi (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Ohara1987-1988TV SeriesLt. Ohara
Big Bird in Japan1988TV MovieNarrator (Bamboo Princess story) (voice)
Captive Hearts1987Fukushima (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
What Has Four Wheels and Flies1986TV Movie
Babes in Toyland1986TV MovieThe Toymaster
The Karate Kid Part II1986Miyagi (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Alice in Wonderland1985TV MovieThe Horse
Amos1985TV MovieTommy Tanaka
Blind Alleys1985TV MovieKenji Sato
The Vegas Strip War1984TV MovieYip Tak (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Night Patrol1984Rape Victim
Pryor's Place1984TV SeriesJoe
The Karate Kid1984Miyagi (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Slapstick of Another Kind1982Ah Fong, the Chinese Ambassador
Jimmy the Kid1982Maurice
Savannah Smiles1982Father Ohara
Lou Grant1982TV SeriesIke Tatsumi
Magnum, P.I.1982TV SeriesJack Metro
Full Moon High1981The Silversmith
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo1981TV SeriesCummings' Assistant
Aloha Paradise1981TV SeriesDr. Nakamura
Crash Island1981TV MovieKazi Yamamora
Bizarre1980TV SeriesVarious Characters
For the Love of It1980TV MovieIshihara
Laverne & Shirley1980TV SeriesMr. Wong
When Time Ran Out...1980Sam
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner1980Yamada
Young Guy Christian1979TV MovieProfessor Mishugi
The Incredible Hulk1978TV SeriesFred
Human Feelings1978TV MovieWaiter
The Love Boat1977-1978TV SeriesMr. Yamashiro / Vincent
Man from Atlantis1978TV SeriesMoby
Starsky and Hutch1978TV SeriesJewelry Store Owner
Chico and the Man1977TV SeriesPat Yamaguchi
Blansky's Beauties1977TV SeriesArnold
Mr. T and Tina1976TV SeriesTaro Takahashi
Welcome Back, Kotter1976TV SeriesTaro Takahashi
Midway1976Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
Sanford and Son1974-1976TV SeriesAh Chew / Colonel Hiakowa
Farewell to Manzanar1976TV MovieZenahiro
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?1975Heshy Yamamoto
Wives1975TV MovieWaiter
Kung Fu1975TV SeriesArthur Chen
Punch and Jody1974TV MovieTakahasi
Cannon1974TV SeriesChuck Yamagata
Police Woman1974TV SeriesMike Matsuto
M*A*S*H1973-1974TV SeriesCapt. Sam Pak
Hawaii Five-O1973TV SeriesPhoebe
The Brian Keith Show1973TV SeriesMr. Ishi
Cops1973TV MovieCaptain Irving Ho
The Barbara Eden Show1973TV MovieTomo
Brock's Last Case1973TV MovieSam Wong
The Bob Newhart Show1972TV SeriesThe Bartender
Love, American Style1971-1972TV SeriesKam (segment "Love and the Woman in White") / Bellhop (segment "Love and Lady Luck") / Ah So (segment "Love and the Love Potion")
Cancel My Reservation1972Yamamoto
Columbo1972TV SeriesThe House Boy
Where Does It Hurt?1972Nishimoto
Every Little Crook and Nanny1972Nonaka
A Very Missing Person1972TV MovieDelmar Faulkenstein
Evil Roy Slade1972TV MovieTurhan
The Odd Couple1972TV SeriesMr. Wing
McCloud1971TV SeriesFelix
Green Acres1971TV SeriesCharlie Lee
The Bill Cosby Show1971TV SeriesTree Surgeon
Nanny and the Professor1970TV SeriesJason Wong
The Courtship of Eddie's Father1969TV SeriesDuke Komosori
The Queen and I1969TV SeriesBarney Cook
The Outsider1968TV SeriesToshi
Blondie1968TV Series
The Shakiest Gun in the West1968Wong
Gomer Pyle: USMC1967TV SeriesChris Yamato
Thoroughly Modern Millie1967Oriental #2
Jidôsha dorobô1964as Noriyuki Morita
Johnny Midnight1960TV SeriesAki

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Talk to Taka2000Short performer: "Something Stupid"
The 59th Annual Academy Awards1987TV Special performer: "Fugue for Tinhors"
Babes in Toyland1986TV Movie performer: "Eyes Of A Child"
The Karate Kid1984performer: "Happy Birthday to You", "Back Street Life" - uncredited
Thoroughly Modern Millie1967performer: "The Japanese Sandman" - uncredited

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Captive Hearts1987screenplay - as Patrick N. Morita
Ohara1988TV Series created by - 1 episode

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
American Pastime2007in memory of - as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita
The Way of the Karate Kid2005Video documentary short special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Pat Morita: Long Story ShortDocumentary pre-productionHimself
The Real Miyagi2015DocumentaryMr. Miyagi / Himself (as Noriyuki Morita)
Mulan: 15th Anniversary - The Voices of Mulan II2013Video documentary shortHimself
Behind the Scenes with Interviews of Ninja's Creed2010Video shortHimself
Behind the Scenes of 'Spymate'2006Video documentary shortHimself
TV Land's Top Ten2005TV Series documentaryHimself
Robot Chicken2005TV SeriesHimself
Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion2005TV Movie documentaryHimself / Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
The Way of the Karate Kid2005Video documentary shortHimself / Mr. Miyagi
The Last Shot2004Himself
Diamonds in the Rough: The Legacy of Japanese-American Baseball2004Documentary shortHimself
Pacific Fusion2004TV SeriesHimself
Spy TV2002TV SeriesHimself
Ancestors in the Americas, Part II1998DocumentaryHimself - Narrator
Beyond Barbed Wire1997DocumentaryNarrator (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
Sports on the Silver Screen1997TV Movie documentaryHimself (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story1996TV Series documentaryHimself
Lista Top 401994TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1994TV SeriesHimself
The 1th Annual Minority Motion Picture Awards1993TV SpecialHimself
Loft1993TV SeriesGuest
Happy Days Reunion Special1992TV SpecialHimself
Britannica's Tales Around the World1991TV Mini-SeriesHimself - Host
Night of 100 Stars III1990TV MovieHimself
The American Cinematheque Honors Ron Howard1990TV MovieHimself
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards1990TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Live with Kelly and Michael1989TV SeriesHimself
The Arsenio Hall Show1989TV SeriesHimself
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars1988TV SeriesHimself
The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards1988TV Special documentaryHimself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Comedy Motion Picture
Circus of the Stars #121987TV Special documentaryHimself - Performer
The 59th Annual Academy Awards1987TV SpecialHimself - Performer
The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards1987TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Best Actress / Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy / Musical
The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1986TV SpecialHimself - Nominee for Outstanding Supporitng Actor in Mini Series or Special
Shiatsu with Pat Morita1986Video shortHimself
Hour Magazine1986TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with David Letterman1986TV SeriesHimself
The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards1986TV SpecialHimself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
The 11th Annual People's Choice Awards1985TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Favourite Motion Picture
The 57th Annual Academy Awards1985TV Special documentaryHimself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards1985TV SpecialHimself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
The Alan Hamel Show1977TV SeriesHimself
Circus of the Stars1977TV Special documentaryHimself - Performer
The Captain and Tennille1976TV SeriesHimself
The Merv Griffin Show1976TV SeriesHimself
Break the Bank1976TV SeriesHimself
Match Game 731976TV SeriesHimself
New American Bandstand 19651976TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity Bowling1976TV SeriesHimself
Match Game PM1976TV SeriesHimself - Panelist
Dinah!1975TV SeriesHimself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1970TV SeriesHimself
The David Frost Show1969-1970TV SeriesHimself
The Joey Bishop Show1969TV SeriesHimself
Della1969TV SeriesHimself
The Mike Douglas Show1969TV SeriesHimself
Playboy After Dark1969TV SeriesHimself
Laugh-In1968TV SeriesHimself - Guest Performer
The Woody Woodbury Show1968TV SeriesHimself
The Hollywood Palace1964-1966TV SeriesHimself - Comedian / Himself - Singer

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017Documentary filming
Mike & Mike2016TV SeriesHimself
Entertainment Tonight2014TV SeriesHimself
Good Mythical Morning2012TV SeriesMiyagi
Britannica's Tales Around the World2012TV Mini-SeriesHost - Storyteller
Edición Especial Coleccionista2011TV SeriesNishimoto
5 Second Movies2008TV SeriesMr. Miyagi
The 78th Annual Academy Awards2006TV SpecialHimself - Memorial sequence (as Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita)
12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards2006TV SpecialHimself - In Memoriam
2006 Asian Excellence Awards2006TV SpecialHimself
The Odd Couple Out-Takes2005Video shortHimself
TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip2004TV MovieMatsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
The Making of 'Midway'2001Video documentary shortRear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts1998Video documentaryMr. Miyagi
Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater1994TV SeriesKane Kaneshiro
Happy Days1978TV SeriesMatsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
Welcome Back, Kotter1977TV SeriesMr. Takahashi

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1994Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameMotion PictureAwarded on August 4, 1994 at 6633 Hollywood Blvd.

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1990Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst Supporting ActorThe Karate Kid Part III (1989)
1986Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionAmos (1985)
1986Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a SpecialAmos (1985)
1985OscarAcademy Awards, USABest Actor in a Supporting RoleThe Karate Kid (1984)
1985Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureThe Karate Kid (1984)

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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