Miyoshi Umeki
Acting
Born: 1929-05-08 in 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
The Merv Griffin Show
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The Donna Reed Show
Dr. Kildare
Hana Shigera
The Virginian
Kim Ho
Rawhide
Nami
What's My Line?
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Mrs. Livingston
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
Burke's Law
Lotus Bud
The Ed Sullivan Show
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Mister Ed
The Oscars
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
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Sam Benedict
The Pet Set
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
Lotus Blossom
Sayonara
Katsumi
Flower Drum Song
Mei Li
Cry for Happy
Harue
The All-Star Christmas Show
Self
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Akiko
A Girl Named Tamiko
Eiko