Miyoshi Umeki
Known for Acting · 23 credits
- Born
- 1929-05-08
- Died
- 2007-08-28
- Place of birth
- Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
- Also known as
- Nancy Umeki · 梅木美代志)
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
TV Shows (16)
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Virginian
1962
as Kim Ho
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Hana Shigera
The Donna Reed Show
1958
Rawhide
1959
as Nami
Burke's Law
1963
as Lotus Bud
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
Mister Ed
1961
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
as Mrs. Livingston
Sam Benedict
1962
The Pet Set
1971
as Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Lotus Blossom
Movies (7)
About Miyoshi Umeki
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… With 23 credits spanning from 1948 to 2008, Miyoshi Umeki has appeared in 7 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Miyoshi Umeki Movies
- The Incredible Hulk (2008) — as Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Sayonara (1957) — as Katsumi
- Flower Drum Song (1961) — as Mei Li
- Cry for Happy (1961) — as Harue
- The Horizontal Lieutenant (1962) — as Akiko
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