Pat Morita – The Legendary Mr. Miyagi Who Shaped Karate Kid and Hollywood
Noriyuki Pat Morita - A Man of Many Talents Though widely known as Pat Morita, his full name was Noriyuki Morita. Throughout his career, he often used his more familiar Americanized name. This helped him appeal to a broader audience while still representing his Japanese heritage proudly. His ability to bridge cultural divides was one of his greatest strengths as an actor. What is Pat Morita best known for? Pat Morita is best known for playing Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid series, a role that earned him an Academy Award nomination.
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