Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, the comedian and actor who received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the wise martial arts instructor, Mr. Miyagi, in the popular “Karate Kid” movies, has died.

Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, the comedian and actor who received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the wise martial arts instructor, Mr. Miyagi, in the popular “Karate Kid” movies, has died.

One of the most beloved comedic actors of the 20th century that brought to life two of the most iconic characters in pop culture with TV's Happy Days as Arnold Takahashi and the Karate Kid franchise ...

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The ghost of The Karate Kid‘s superior sensei, Mr. Miyagi, loomed larger than ever in the newest Cobra Kai season, which included a better-than-it-should-be scene of Daniel-san gaining access to his ...

LOS ANGELES — Actor Pat Morita, whose portrayal of the wise and dry-witted Mr. Miyagi in “The Karate Kid” earned him an Oscar nomination, has died. He was 73. Mr. Morita died Thursday at his home in ...

Thesp Pat Morita, best known as the wise Mr. Miyagi in “The Karate Kid,” has died. He was 73. There were conflicting reports about the cause of death. His daughter Aly Morita said he died Thursday of ...

Today, the actor is remembered for playing the serious and reflective, wise and judicious karate instructor. Brave in the face of danger, but never aggressive or bold, Mr. Miyagi taught adolescents ...

LOS ANGELES – Actor Pat Morita, best known for helping teach a boy martial-arts mastery through household chores as the wise Mr. Miyagi in “The Karate Kid,” has died. He was 73.There were conflicting ...

Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, the comedian and actor who received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the wise martial arts instructor, Mr. Miyagi, in the popular “Karate Kid” movies, has died.

Los Angeles – Actor Pat Morita, whose portrayal of the wise and dry-witted Mr. Miyagi in “The Karate Kid” earned him an Oscar nomination, has died. He was 73. Morita died Thursday at his home in Las ...