Person
Miyoshi Umeki
Acting · 1929–2007 · 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 Donna Reed Show
1958
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
What's My Line?
Self
The Virginian
Kim Ho
Rawhide
Nami
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
Dr. Kildare
Hana Shigera
Burke's Law
Lotus Bud
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Oscars
Self
Filmography
- 2008The Incredible HulkMrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1971The Pet SetSelf
- 1969The Courtship of Eddie's FatherMrs. Livingston
- 1963Burke's LawLotus Bud
- 1962A Girl Named TamikoEiko
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The VirginianKim Ho
- 1962Sam Benedict
- 1962The Horizontal LieutenantAkiko
- 1961Flower Drum SongMei Li
- 1961Dr. KildareHana Shigera
- 1961Cry for HappyHarue
- 1961Mister Ed
- 1959RawhideNami
- 1958The All-Star Christmas ShowSelf
- 1958The Donna Reed Show
- 1957SayonaraKatsumi
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
- 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameLotus Blossom
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
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