Miyoshi Umeki
Actor
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.
Born1929-05-08
Place of BirthOtaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
Known For
6.5
The Donna Reed Show
ComedyFamily
6.8
The Merv Griffin Show
Talk
6.5
The Virginian
WesternDrama
5.7
Dr. Kildare
Drama
7.2
Rawhide
WesternDrama
6.3
Burke's Law
Drama
7.0
What's My Line?
FamilyComedy
7.0
The Oscars
7.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
ComedyTalk
6.2
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
ComedyFamily
6.8
Mister Ed
ComedyFamily
6.4
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Reality
6.7
Sam Benedict
Drama
6.7
The Pet Set
Talk
6.7
Sayonara
DramaRomance
8.8
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Drama
6.3
Flower Drum Song
MusicRomance
5.4
Cry for Happy
RomanceComedy
6.0
The All-Star Christmas Show
TV MovieComedy
5.2
The Horizontal Lieutenant
ComedyRomance
5.8
A Girl Named Tamiko
Drama