Comedian Redd Foxx Gave Pat Morita Thousands To Help Buy A Home Before ‘Karate Kid’

Comedian Redd Foxx Gave Pat Morita Thousands To Help Buy A Home Before ‘Karate Kid’

Before Pat Morita became a household name as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid, he was just another struggling actor trying to make ends meet. In the early ’70s, Morita faced financial difficulties while trying to secure a home for his growing family. He was short $3,500, until legendary comedian Redd Foxx stepped in to help. A 2000 interview with the Television Academy revealed how Foxx’s generosity gave Morita the push he needed, and effectively re…

Ralph Macchio returns as the first karate kid Daniel LaRusso and together with Jackie Chan teaches a new generation the art of karate. The new film Karate Kid Legends ends up in German cinemas on May 29, 2025. After his career in the series, Ralph Macchio also impersonated the role in the Netflix series Cobra Kai, which ends with season 5 in 2025. Jonathan Entwistle, already known for projects like The End of the Fucking World or I Am Not Ok wit…