Miyoshi Umeki
Known for: Acting
Born: May 7, 1929 in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone - Died: August 27, 2007
Miyoshi Umeki (梅木 美代志, Umeki Miyoshi; or ミヨシ・ウメキ Miyoshi Umeki, May 8, 1929 – August 28, 2007) was a Japanese American singer and actress. She was best known for being the first Asian actor to win an Academy Award for her acting debut as Katsumi in the romantic drama film Sayonara (1957). Umeki was also best known for playing Mrs. Livingston in the television series The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969-1972) and for playing Mei Li in the broadway musical Flower Drum Song, which earned her a nomination for a Tony Award. She would later reprise the role for the musical's 1961 film adaptation.
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Flower Drum Song
Mei Li
Sayonara
Katsumi
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Akiko
Cry for Happy
Harue
A Girl Named Tamiko
Eiko
The Incredible Hulk
Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited)
The All-Star Christmas Show
Self
Mister Ed
Burke's Law
Lotus Bud
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Lotus Blossom
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Mrs. Livingston
Sam Benedict
Rawhide
Nami
The Virginian
Kim Ho
The Donna Reed Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Self
Dr. Kildare
Hana Shigera
The Oscars
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
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What's My Line?
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The Pet Set
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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The Merv Griffin Show
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