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          The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Actor Who Played Mr. Miyagi

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          ByJordan Baranowski

          Mr. Miyagi, the kind and beloved sensei ofThe Karate Kid, is one of the most legendary characters of the 1980s.

          Even though The Karate Kid isn't always viewed as a true "martial arts" movie, few can deny its cultural impact or longevity – and a big part of the film's success is due to Mr. Miyagi. Few characters from that era are as inseparable from their actors as Mr.

          Miyagi is from actor Pat Morita.

          Born Noriyuki Morita, the actor brought a lot of himself to the role as the kindly but complicated Miyagi. His performance was so resonant, he even received an Academy Award nomination.

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          It was the only Oscar nod of Morita's long acting career. He would go on to reprise the role in three more films in the franchise.

          Like his most famous character, Morita himself lived a fascinating and tragic life. Here are some of the things you didn't know about the man behind Mr.