Inside History on Instagram: "Best known for his iconic role as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid films, Pat Morita was a Japanese-American actor whose path to stardom was anything but easy. As a child, he battled spinal tuberculosis, spending years in hospitals, and later endured life in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Before landing his breakout role, Morita built a career as a stand-up comedian and appeared in popular TV shows like Happy Days. But it was his portrayal of the wise,

mr. miyagi on Instagram: "Mr. Miyagi is a fictional character from The Karate Kid film series. Portrayed by Pat Morita, he is a wise and humble Okinawan karate master who becomes the mentor to Daniel LaRusso, a teenager facing bullying. Miyagi teaches Daniel not only martial arts but also valuable life lessons centered around discipline, balance, and inner peace.He’s known for his unorthodox training methods—like the famous “wax on, wax off”—and for his calm, philosophical demeanor. Despite his