Pat Morita

Birth Name:

Noriyuki Morita

Birth Place:

Isleton, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994
Received a lifetime achievement award from the Lincoln Center in New York
Was "discovered" by comic Redd Foxx while performing stand-up
Was a member of the improv comedy group The Groundlings
Quote: "I don't know of any other creature, outside of pure animal lust, that falls in love and has their heart broken and falls in love again․"
Quote: "Myself is what you see on stage, on film or for the camera in some way, in commercials, or you-name-it․ That's where I'm the most comfortable․"
Is widely recognized for his role as Mr․ Miyagi in the "Karate Kid" franchise
As a natural-born American, he would portray a fake Japanese accent in many of his works
Suffered from spinal tuberculosis as a child, and was told that he would never walk
Was detained in an internment camp during World War II

1985Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1990Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated

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