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Pat Morita's real first name was what?

  • Noriyuki

  • Shigeru

  • Toshiro

  • Kenji

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Noriyuki, Pat Morita's real first name, means "north snow" in Japanese. Born in California to Japanese immigrants, Morita began his acting career in the 1960s, often playing stereotypical Asian roles. His breakthrough role came in 1984's "The Karate Kid," where he portrayed wise mentor Mr. Miyagi, a role that earned him international fame and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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