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Nickname:	Pat Morita / Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita / Noriyuki "Pat" Morit
Known for:	The Karate Kid, Mulan, The Karate Kid, Part II
Birth name:	Noriyuki Morita
Birthday:	28 June 1932, Isleton, California, USA
Height:	5' 3" (1.60 m)

Graduated from Armijo High School in Fairfield, California. While performing as a stand-up comic, he was discovered by Redd Foxx. This led to several appearances as Ah Chew on Sanford and Son. Was often billed as the Hip Nip for his stand-up performances. Was a fan of the Green Bay Packers football team. Diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis as a child and was told that he would never walk. Was the first Asian-American nominated for an acting Oscar. It was for his role of Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid. Had three daughters with Yuki Was the subject of a popular Internet myth - "That he owned a Japanese-style restaurant called Miyagi's on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California." However, according to Morita himself in an 'about.com' interview, this was just a myth and he had nothing to do with the restaurant. Buried at Palm Green Valley Memorial Park in Clark County, 6701 North Jones, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Last movie ever filmed is the highly anticipated film _Princess (2007)_ also starring Eric Roberts and Lalaine. During his funeral procession, his former co-star Ralph Macchio of 'The Karate Kid' quoted, "Forever, my Sensei" towards the mourners.

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