Pat Morita Biography
Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) was an American actor of Japanese descent who was well-known for playing the role of Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on Happy Days and as Mr. Miyagi in the The Karate Kid movie series, in which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1984.
Pat Morita Movies
Pat Morita TV Shows
Pat Morita Quotes
Miscommunication at the Competition Floor
Official:
Hold it. Only teachers and students on the competition floor. I'm sorry.
Daniel:
Oh, but he doesn't speak English and I can't understand his instructions without her. She's his translator.
Official:
What did he say?
Ali:
He said you reminded him of an uncle of his in Tokyo.
Official: [flattered]
Well, I guess it is all right.
Official:
What's that?
Ali:
He says you're very kind.
Official:
Thank you.
Mr. Miyagi:
Welcome.
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Friendship and Balance in Karate Training
Daniel:
You're the best friend I've ever had!
Mr. Miyagi: [chuckles]
You... pretty OK, too. Go, find balance.
Mr. Miyagi:
Banzai, Daniel-san!
Daniel:
Hey, banzai!
Mr. Miyagi: [beat; then; louder]
Banzai!
Daniel: [louder]
Banzai!
Mr. Miyagi: [shouts]
Banzai!
Daniel: [shouts back]
Banzai!
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
