Quick Facts
Born:
1929-05-08
Birthplace:
Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
Credits:
23 Total Roles
Miyoshi Umeki
Acting
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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
The Incredible Hulk
Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sayonara
Katsumi
The Oscars
Self
Mister Ed
Self
Rawhide
Nami
Flower Drum Song
Mei Li
The Virginian
Kim Ho
What's My Line?
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk MOVIE | Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1971 | The Pet Set TV | Self |
| 1969 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father TV | Mrs. Livingston |
| 1963 | Burke's Law TV | Lotus Bud |
| 1962 | A Girl Named Tamiko MOVIE | Eiko |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self |
| 1962 | The Virginian TV | Kim Ho |
| 1962 | Sam Benedict TV | Self |
| 1962 | The Horizontal Lieutenant MOVIE | Akiko |
| 1961 | Flower Drum Song MOVIE | Mei Li |