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 the role for the musical's 1961 film adaptation.
Filmography (23 titles)
6.2MovieThe Incredible Hulk
Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2008
6.7ShowThe Pet Set
Self · 1971
6.2ShowThe Courtship of Eddie's Father
Mrs. Livingston · 1969
6.3ShowBurke's Law
Lotus Bud · 1963
5.8MovieA Girl Named Tamiko
Eiko · 1962
6.6ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
Self · 1962
6.5ShowThe Virginian
Kim Ho · 1962
6.7ShowSam Benedict
1962
5.2MovieThe Horizontal Lieutenant
Akiko · 1962
6.3MovieFlower Drum Song
Mei Li · 1961
5.7ShowDr. Kildare
Hana Shigera · 1961
5.4MovieCry for Happy
Harue · 1961
6.7ShowMister Ed
1961
7.2ShowRawhide
Nami · 1959
6.0MovieThe All-Star Christmas Show
Self · 1958
6.5ShowThe Donna Reed Show
1958
6.7MovieSayonara
Katsumi · 1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · 1957
6.4ShowThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Self · 1956
7.0ShowThe Oscars
Self · 1953
8.8ShowHallmark Hall of Fame
Lotus Blossom · 1951
7.0ShowWhat's My Line?
Self · 1950
6.8ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show
Self · 1948