Miyoshi Umeki
Birthday: 1929-05-08 | Place of Birth: Otaru, Hokkaidō, GiapponeMiyoshi 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
1969
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
as Mrs. Livingston
1962
The Horizontal Lieutenant
as Akiko
1962
A Girl Named Tamiko
as Eiko
1961
Cry for Happy
as Harue
1961
Flower Drum Song
as Mei Li
1957
Sayonara
as Katsumi
