Aly Morita
Papa-San: Pat Morita’s Daughter on the Waxing and Waning of Her Father’s Life
Aly Morita - April 16, 2010
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A little after his 50th birthday, Karate Kid happened. The role of Mr. Miyagi was both his most rewarding and most damning experience in show business.