Acting
Miyoshi Umeki
Born 1929-05-08
Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Miyoshi Umeki
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The Merv Griffin Show
1962
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What's My Line?
1950
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The Donna Reed Show
1958
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Dr. Kildare
1961
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The Virginian
1962
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Rawhide
1959
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The Oscars
1953
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
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The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
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Mister Ed
1961
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (22 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Pet Set | Self | TV Series | 1971 |
 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Mrs. Livingston | TV Series | 1969 |
 | Burke's Law | Lotus Bud | TV Series | 1963 |
 | A Girl Named Tamiko | Eiko | Movie | 1962 |
 | The Merv Griffin Show | Self | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Virginian | Kim Ho | TV Series | 1962 |
 | Sam Benedict | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Horizontal Lieutenant | Akiko | Movie | 1962 |
 | Flower Drum Song | Mei Li | Movie | 1961 |
 | Dr. Kildare | Hana Shigera | TV Series | 1961 |
 | Cry for Happy | Harue | Movie | 1961 |
 | Mister Ed | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1961 |
 | Rawhide | Nami | TV Series | 1959 |
 | The All-Star Christmas Show | Self | Movie | 1958 |
 | The Donna Reed Show | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1958 |
 | Sayonara | Katsumi | Movie | 1957 |
 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar | Self | TV Series | 1957 |
 | The Dinah Shore Chevy Show | Self | TV Series | 1956 |
 | The Oscars | Self | TV Series | 1953 |
 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Lotus Blossom | TV Series | 1951 |
 | What's My Line? | Self | TV Series | 1950 |
 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | TV Series | 1948 |