Miyoshi Umeki
Acting
7
Movies
15
TV Shows
22
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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.
Miyoshi Umeki
Acting
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.
The Virginian
The Merv Griffin Show
What's My Line?
Dr. Kildare
Rawhide
The Donna Reed Show
Burke's Law
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Incredible Hulk
The Oscars
Mister Ed
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Sam Benedict
Hallmark Hall of Fame
The Pet Set
Sayonara
Flower Drum Song
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Cry for Happy
A Girl Named Tamiko
The All-Star Christmas Show