Miyoshi Umeki
Known for: Acting
Born: May 8, 1929
Died: August 28, 2007
Place of birth: Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
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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Filmography
6 movies · 16 TV shows, newest first
6.7
The Pet Set
1971
6.2
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
6.3
Burke's Law
1963
5.8
A Girl Named Tamiko
1962
6.8
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
6.5
The Virginian
1962
6.7
Sam Benedict
1962
5.2
The Horizontal Lieutenant
1962
6.3
Flower Drum Song
1961
5.7
Dr. Kildare
1961
5.4
Cry for Happy
1961
6.8
Mister Ed
1961
7.2
Rawhide
1959
6.0
The All-Star Christmas Show
1958
6.5
The Donna Reed Show
1958
6.7
Sayonara
19577.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
6.4
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
7.0
The Oscars
1953
8.8
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
7.0
What's My Line?
1950
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948