Miyoshi Umeki
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1929
- Died
- August 28, 2007 (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
Biography
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.
Known For
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Filmography
The Pet Set
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
TV · as Mrs. Livingston · 73 eps
Burke's Law
TV · as Lotus Bud · 1 ep
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Movie · as Akiko
A Girl Named Tamiko
Movie · as Eiko
Sam Benedict
TV · 1 ep
The Virginian
TV · as Kim Ho · 1 ep
The Merv Griffin Show
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Flower Drum Song
Movie · as Mei Li
Cry for Happy
Movie · as Harue
Mister Ed
TV · 1 ep
Dr. Kildare
TV · as Hana Shigera · 1 ep
Rawhide
TV · as Nami · 1 ep
The All-Star Christmas Show
Movie · as Self
The Donna Reed Show
TV · 2 eps
Sayonara
Movie · as Katsumi
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TV · as Self · 3 eps
The Oscars
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV · as Lotus Blossom · 1 ep
What's My Line?
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep