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Filmography
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Known For
The Karate Kid Miyagi (1984) -
The Karate Kid Part III Mr. Miyagi (1989) -
The Next Karate Kid Miyagi (1994) -
Known For
The Karate Kid Part II Miyagi (1986) -
Actor
Rice Girl Peter Ong (2014) -
Blunt Movie Mr. Miyami (2013) -
Act Your Age Tom (2011) -
Remove All Obstacles The Guru (2010) -
Royal Kill Exhibition Manager (2009) -
Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ Emperor of China (2007) -
SpongeBob SquarePants Master Udon (2006) -
18 Fingers of Death! Freeman Lee (2006) -
Only the Brave Seigo Takata (2006) -
The Number One Girl Mr. Sakata (2006) -
![Kingdom Hearts II]( "Kingdom Hearts II")
Kingdom Hearts II Emperor of China (2005) -
![American Fusion]( "American Fusion")
American Fusion Lao Dong (2005) -
![Down and Derby]( "Down and Derby")
Down and Derby Ono Yakimoto (2005) -
![The Karate Dog]( "The Karate Dog")
The Karate Dog Chin Li (2005) -
![Mulan II]( "Mulan II")
Mulan II The Emperor (2004) -
![Elvis Has Left the Building]( "Elvis Has Left the Building")
Elvis Has Left the Building Man in Turban (2004) -
![Cats and Mice]( "Cats and Mice")
Cats and Mice Unagi (2003) -
![Yes, Dear]( "Yes, Dear")
Yes, Dear Trainer (2003) -
![High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story]( "High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story")
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story Mr. Leo (2003) -
![Spymate]( "Spymate")
Spymate Kiro (2003) -
![The Biggest Fan]( "The Biggest Fan")
The Biggest Fan Mr. Limp (2002) -
![The Stoneman]( "The Stoneman")
The Stoneman Prof. Stevens (2002) -
![Body & Soul]( "Body & Soul")
Body & Soul Jin Han (2002) -
![Hwasango]( "Hwasango")
Hwasango Vice Principal Jang Hak-Sa (MTV English Dub) (2001) -
![Shadow Fury]( "Shadow Fury")
Shadow Fury Dr. Oh (2001) -
Gone to Maui Mr. Ono (2001)
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![Baywatch]( "Baywatch")
Baywatch Hideki Tanaka (2000-2001) -
![The Center of the World]( "The Center of the World")
The Center of the World Taxi Driver (2001) -
![Son of the Beach]( "Son of the Beach")
Son of the Beach King Kumonya (2001) -
![The Boys of Sunset Ridge]( "The Boys of Sunset Ridge")
The Boys of Sunset Ridge Charlie Watanabe (2001) -
![Alien Ant Farm: Movies]( "Alien Ant Farm: Movies")
Alien Ant Farm: Movies Mr. Miyagi (2001) -
![House of Luk]( "House of Luk")
House of Luk Kwang Luk (2001) -
![Adventures with Kanga Roddy]( "Adventures with Kanga Roddy")
Adventures with Kanga Roddy Uncle Pat (1998-2000) -
![Hammerlock]( "Hammerlock")
Hammerlock Un Huong Lo (2000) -
![I'll Remember April]( "I'll Remember April")
I'll Remember April Abe Tanaka (2000) -
![The Hughleys]( "The Hughleys")
The Hughleys Mr. Park (2000) -
Talk to Taka Taka (2000)
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![Brother]( "Brother")
Brother Guy at the poker table (2000) -
Los gringos The Samurai (1999)
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![Inferno]( "Inferno")
Inferno Jubal Early (1999) -
![King Cobra]( "King Cobra")
King Cobra Nick Hashimoto (1999) -
![Caroline in the City]( "Caroline in the City")
Caroline in the City Mr. Chu (1999) -
![The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo]( "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo")
The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo Mike 'Grandpa' Woo (1996-1998) -
Mulan Story Studio The Emperor (1998)
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![Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan]( "Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan")
Disney's Animated Storybook: Mulan The Emperor (1998) -
Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan' Emperor / Narrator (1998)
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![Mulan]( "Mulan")
Mulan The Emperor (1998) -
![Diagnosis Murder]( "Diagnosis Murder")
Diagnosis Murder Martin Gaylord (1998) -
![Adventures from the Book of Virtues]( "Adventures from the Book of Virtues")
Adventures from the Book of Virtues Mr. Straw (1998) -
![The Outer Limits]( "The Outer Limits")
The Outer Limits Michael Chen (1998) -
![Fast Track]( "Fast Track")
Fast Track (1998) -
![Family Matters]( "Family Matters")
Family Matters Mr. Tanaka (1998) -
![Captured Alive]( "Captured Alive")
Captured Alive Sam Kashawahara (1997) -
![Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child]( "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child")
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child King Makahana (1997) -
![Earth Minus Zero]( "Earth Minus Zero")
Earth Minus Zero Dr. Mobius Jefferson (1996) -
![Bloodsport III]( "Bloodsport III")
Bloodsport III David Leung (1996) -
![Reggie's Prayer]( "Reggie's Prayer")
Reggie's Prayer Principal (1996) -
![Spy Hard]( "Spy Hard")
Spy Hard Brian, Waiter in Restaurant (1996) -
![Boy Meets World]( "Boy Meets World")
Boy Meets World Wise Man (1996) -
![Married... with Children]( "Married... with Children")
Married... with Children Mr. Shimokawa (1996) -
![One West Waikiki]( "One West Waikiki")
One West Waikiki Judge (1996) -
![Bloodsport 2]( "Bloodsport 2")
Bloodsport 2 David Leung (1996) -
![Murder, She Wrote]( "Murder, She Wrote")
Murder, She Wrote Akira Hitaki (1996) -
![The Misery Brothers]( "The Misery Brothers")
The Misery Brothers Judge (1995) -
![Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah]( "Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah")
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah Pat (1995) -
![Timemaster]( "Timemaster")
Timemaster Isaiah (1995) -
Asian Connection: Road to Mandalay Y.C. Kung (1995)
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![Burke's Law]( "Burke's Law")
Burke's Law Boots McKay (1995) -
![Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart]( "Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart")
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart Ling Goldberg (1995) -
![The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]( "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air")
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Mr. Yoshi (1994) -
![The Next Karate Kid]( "The Next Karate Kid")
The Next Karate Kid Miyagi (1994) -
![Greyhounds]( "Greyhounds")
Greyhounds Akira Mochizuki (1994) -
![Britannica's Tales Around the World]( "Britannica's Tales Around the World")
Britannica's Tales Around the World Host - Storyteller (1991-1993) -
![Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun]( "Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun")
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![Dave's World]( "Dave's World")
Dave's World Hardware Store Owner (1993) -
![Even Cowgirls Get the Blues]( "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues")
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues The Chink (1993) -
Detective Extralarge (1993)
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![American Ninja 5]( "American Ninja 5")
American Ninja 5 Master Tetsu (1993) -
![Space Rangers]( "Space Rangers")
Space Rangers Nazzer (1993) -
![Sangokushi]( "Sangokushi")
Sangokushi Narrator (1994) (1992) -
![ABC Weekend Specials]( "ABC Weekend Specials")
ABC Weekend Specials (1992) -
![Mastergate]( "Mastergate")
Mastergate Kevin Naito (1992) -
![Auntie Lee's Meat Pies]( "Auntie Lee's Meat Pies")
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies Chief Koal (1992) -
![Miracle Beach]( "Miracle Beach")
Miracle Beach Gus (1992) -
![Honeymoon in Vegas]( "Honeymoon in Vegas")
Honeymoon in Vegas Mahi Mahi (1992) -
![Goodbye Paradise]( "Goodbye Paradise")
Goodbye Paradise Ben (1991) -
![Lena's Holiday]( "Lena's Holiday")
Lena's Holiday Fred (1991) -
![Do or Die]( "Do or Die")
Do or Die Masakana 'Kane' Kaneshiro (1991) -
![Harry and the Hendersons]( "Harry and the Hendersons")
Harry and the Hendersons Kenji Sawara (1991) -
![The Munsters Today]( "The Munsters Today")
The Munsters Today Neighbor (1991) -
![Strawberry Road]( "Strawberry Road")
Strawberry Road Old Man's brother (1991) -
![Good Grief]( "Good Grief")
Good Grief Chip (1990) -
What a Dummy Lucky Ernesto (1990)
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![Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes]( "Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes")
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes Yoodo Toda (1990) -
![The Karate Kid]( "The Karate Kid")
The Karate Kid Miyagi - NBC Live action introduction (1989) -
![Collision Course]( "Collision Course")
Collision Course Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo (1989) -
![The Karate Kid Part III]( "The Karate Kid Part III")
The Karate Kid Part III Mr. Miyagi (1989) -
![Big Bird in Japan]( "Big Bird in Japan")
Big Bird in Japan Narrator (Bamboo Princess story) (1988) -
![Ohara]( "Ohara")
Ohara Lt. Ohara (1987-1988) -
![Captive Hearts]( "Captive Hearts")
Captive Hearts Fukushima (1987) -
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![Babes in Toyland]( "Babes in Toyland")
Babes in Toyland The Toymaster (1986) -
![The Karate Kid Part II]( "The Karate Kid Part II")
The Karate Kid Part II Miyagi (1986) -
![Alice in Wonderland]( "Alice in Wonderland")
Alice in Wonderland The Horse (1985) -
![Amos]( "Amos")
Amos Tommy Tanaka (1985) -
Blind Alleys Kenji Sato (1985)
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![The Vegas Strip War]( "The Vegas Strip War")
The Vegas Strip War Yip Tak (1984) -
![Night Patrol]( "Night Patrol")
Night Patrol Rape Victim (1984) -
![Pryor's Place]( "Pryor's Place")
Pryor's Place Joe (1984) -
![The Karate Kid]( "The Karate Kid")
The Karate Kid Miyagi (1984) -
![Happy Days]( "Happy Days")
Happy Days Arnold (1975-1983) -
![Slapstick of Another Kind]( "Slapstick of Another Kind")
Slapstick of Another Kind Ah Fong - the Chinese Ambassador (1982) -
![Jimmy the Kid]( "Jimmy the Kid")
Jimmy the Kid Maurice (1982) -
![Savannah Smiles]( "Savannah Smiles")
Savannah Smiles Father Ohara (1982) -
![Lou Grant]( "Lou Grant")
Lou Grant Ike Tatsumi (1982) -
![Magnum, P.I.]( "Magnum, P.I.")
Magnum, P.I. Jack Metro (1982) -
![Full Moon High]( "Full Moon High")
Full Moon High The Silversmith (1981) -
![The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo]( "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo")
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo Cummings' Assistant (1981) -
![Aloha Paradise]( "Aloha Paradise")
Aloha Paradise Dr. Nakamura (1981) -
![Crash Island]( "Crash Island")
Crash Island Kazi Yamamora (1981) -
![Bizarre]( "Bizarre")
Bizarre Various Characters (1980) -
![For the Love of It]( "For the Love of It")
For the Love of It Ishihara (1980) -
![Laverne & Shirley]( "Laverne & Shirley")
Laverne & Shirley Mr. Wong (1980) -
![Hito Hata: Raise the Banner]( "Hito Hata: Raise the Banner")
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner Yamada (1980) -
![When Time Ran Out...]( "When Time Ran Out...")
When Time Ran Out... Sam (1980) -
![Young Guy Christian]( "Young Guy Christian")
Young Guy Christian Professor Mishugi (1979) -
![The Incredible Hulk]( "The Incredible Hulk")
The Incredible Hulk Fred (1978) -
![Human Feelings]( "Human Feelings")
Human Feelings Waiter (1978) -
![The Love Boat]( "The Love Boat")
The Love Boat Mr. Yamashiro (1977-1978) -
![Man from Atlantis]( "Man from Atlantis")
Man from Atlantis Moby (1978) -
![Starsky and Hutch]( "Starsky and Hutch")
Starsky and Hutch Jewelry Store Owner (1978) -
![Chico and the Man]( "Chico and the Man")
Chico and the Man Pat Yamaguchi (1977) -
The Kallikaks (1977)
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![Blansky's Beauties]( "Blansky's Beauties")
Blansky's Beauties Arnold (1977) -
![Mr. T and Tina]( "Mr. T and Tina")
Mr. T and Tina Taro Takahashi (1976) -
![Welcome Back, Kotter]( "Welcome Back, Kotter")
Welcome Back, Kotter Taro Takahashi (1976) -
![Midway]( "Midway")
Midway Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka (1976) -
![Sanford and Son]( "Sanford and Son")
Sanford and Son Ah Chew (1974-1976) -
![Farewell to Manzanar]( "Farewell to Manzanar")
Farewell to Manzanar Zenahiro (1976) -
![I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?]( "I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?")
I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? Heshy Yamamoto (1975) -
![Lola!]( "Lola!")
Lola! (1975) -
Wives Waiter (1975)
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![Kung Fu]( "Kung Fu")
Kung Fu Arthur Chen (1975) -
![Punch and Jody]( "Punch and Jody")
Punch and Jody Takahasi (1974) -
![Cannon]( "Cannon")
Cannon Chuck Yamagata (1974) -
![Police Woman]( "Police Woman")
Police Woman Mike Matsuto (1974) -
![M*A*S*H]( "M*A*S*H")
M*A*S*H Capt. Sam Pak (1973-1974) -
![Hawaii Five-O]( "Hawaii Five-O")
Hawaii Five-O Phoebe (1973) -
![The Brian Keith Show]( "The Brian Keith Show")
The Brian Keith Show Mr. Ishi (1973) -
Cops Captain Irving Ho (1973)
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The Barbara Eden Show Tomo (1973)
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![Brock's Last Case]( "Brock's Last Case")
Brock's Last Case Sam Wong (1973) -
![The Bob Newhart Show]( "The Bob Newhart Show")
The Bob Newhart Show The Bartender (1972) -
![Love, American Style]( "Love, American Style")
Love, American Style Kam (segment "Love and the Woman in White") (1971-1972) -
![Cancel My Reservation]( "Cancel My Reservation")
Cancel My Reservation Yamamoto (1972) -
![Columbo]( "Columbo")
Columbo The House Boy (1972) -
![Where Does It Hurt?]( "Where Does It Hurt?")
Where Does It Hurt? Harry Nishimoto (1972) -
![Every Little Crook and Nanny]( "Every Little Crook and Nanny")
Every Little Crook and Nanny Nonaka (1972) -
![A Very Missing Person]( "A Very Missing Person")
A Very Missing Person Delmar Faulkenstein (1972) -
![Evil Roy Slade]( "Evil Roy Slade")
Evil Roy Slade Turhan (1972) -
![The Odd Couple]( "The Odd Couple")
The Odd Couple Mr. Wing (1972) -
![McCloud]( "McCloud")
McCloud Felix (1971) -
![Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In]( "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In")
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Guest Performer (1971) -
![Green Acres]( "Green Acres")
Green Acres Charlie Lee (1971) -
![The Bill Cosby Show]( "The Bill Cosby Show")
The Bill Cosby Show Tree Surgeon (1971) -
![Nanny and the Professor]( "Nanny and the Professor")
Nanny and the Professor Jason Wong (1970) -
![The Courtship of Eddie's Father]( "The Courtship of Eddie's Father")
The Courtship of Eddie's Father Duke Komosori (1969) -
![The Queen and I]( "The Queen and I")
The Queen and I Barney Cook (1969) -
![The Outsider]( "The Outsider")
The Outsider Toshi (1968) -
![Blondie]( "Blondie")
Blondie (1968) -
![The Shakiest Gun in the West]( "The Shakiest Gun in the West")
The Shakiest Gun in the West Wong (1968) -
![Gomer Pyle: USMC]( "Gomer Pyle: USMC")
Gomer Pyle: USMC Chris Yamato (1967) -
![Thoroughly Modern Millie]( "Thoroughly Modern Millie")
Thoroughly Modern Millie Oriental #2 (1967) -
Car Thieves Komugi (1964)
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Actor
![First Years]( "First Years")
First Years (2001) -
SoundtrackTalk to Taka (2000)
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![The 59th Annual Academy Awards]( "The 59th Annual Academy Awards")
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![Babes in Toyland]( "Babes in Toyland")
Babes in Toyland (1986) -
![The Karate Kid]( "The Karate Kid")
The Karate Kid (1984) -
Soundtrack
![Thoroughly Modern Millie]( "Thoroughly Modern Millie")
Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) -
Writer
![Ohara]( "Ohara")
Ohara (1988) -
Writer
![Captive Hearts]( "Captive Hearts")
Captive Hearts (1987) -
Archive footage
![Cobra Kai]( "Cobra Kai")
Cobra Kai (2018-2019) -
![Entertainment Tonight]( "Entertainment Tonight")
Entertainment Tonight (2014-2018) -
![Celebrity Page]( "Celebrity Page")
Celebrity Page (2018) -
![John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs]( "John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs")
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![Mike & Mike]( "Mike & Mike")
Mike & Mike (2016) -
![Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix]( "Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix")
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix (2014) -
![Britannica's Tales Around the World]( "Britannica's Tales Around the World")
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![Good Mythical Morning]( "Good Mythical Morning")
Good Mythical Morning (2012) -
![Special Collector's Edition]( "Special Collector's Edition")
Special Collector's Edition (2011) -
![5 Second Movies]( "5 Second Movies")
5 Second Movies (2008) -
![The 78th Annual Academy Awards]( "The 78th Annual Academy Awards")
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2006 Asian Excellence Awards (2006)
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The Odd Couple Out-Takes (2005)
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![TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip]( "TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip")
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The Making of 'Midway' (2001)
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![Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts]( "Mystic Origins of the Martial Arts")
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![Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater]( "Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater")
Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater (1994) -
Archive footage
![Happy Days]( "Happy Days")
Happy Days (1978) -
![Welcome Back, Kotter]( "Welcome Back, Kotter")
Welcome Back, Kotter (1977)
All Filmography
Videos
Did You Know
Trivia
Attended and graduated from Armijo High School in Fairfield, California, USA.
Quotes
You may have heard that back in the States there are some people who are smoking grass. I don't know how you feel, but it's sure easier than cutting the stuff.
Trademark
The role of restaurant owner Arnold from Happy Days (1974)
Nickname
The Hip Nip
Star Sign
Cancer
Personal Details
Born
Noriyuki Morita
Isleton, California, USA
Died
(age 73)
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Height:
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