Miyoshi Umeki
Acting
1929-05-08 · 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.
Filmography(23)
movieThe Incredible Hulk
as Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2008 · 6.2
tvThe Pet Set
as Self · 1971 · 6.7
tvThe Courtship of Eddie's Father
as Mrs. Livingston · 1969 · 6.2
tvBurke's Law
as Lotus Bud · 1963 · 6.3
movieA Girl Named Tamiko
as Eiko · 1962 · 5.8
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
as Self · 1962 · 6.6
tvThe Virginian
as Kim Ho · 1962 · 6.5
tvSam Benedict
as · 1962 · 6.7
movieThe Horizontal Lieutenant
as Akiko · 1962 · 5.2
movieFlower Drum Song
as Mei Li · 1961 · 6.3
tvDr. Kildare
as Hana Shigera · 1961 · 5.7
movieCry for Happy
as Harue · 1961 · 5.6
tvMister Ed
as · 1961 · 6.8
tvRawhide
as Nami · 1959 · 7.2
movieThe All-Star Christmas Show
as Self · 1958 · 6.0
tvThe Donna Reed Show
as · 1958 · 6.5
movieSayonara
as Katsumi · 1957 · 6.7
tvTonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self · 1957 · 7.5
tvThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self · 1956 · 6.4
tvThe Oscars
as Self · 1953 · 7.0
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
as Lotus Blossom · 1951 · 8.8
tvWhat's My Line?
as Self · 1950 · 7.0
tvThe Ed Sullivan Show
as Self · 1948 · 6.8