Acting
Miyoshi Umeki
Also Known As: Nancy Umeki, 梅木美代志), ナンシー梅木
Birth Date
May 8, 1929
Death Date
August 28, 2007
(passed away at 78)
Place of Birth
Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
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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.
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The Donna Reed Show
1958 • 2 episodes
The Virginian
Kim Ho
1962 • 1 episode
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962 • 2 episodes
Dr. Kildare
Hana Shigera
1961 • 1 episode
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957 • 1 episode
Rawhide
Nami
1959 • 1 episode
The Oscars
Self
1953 • 2 episodes
Burke's Law
Lotus Bud
1963 • 1 episode
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948 • 1 episode
What's My Line?
Self
1950 • 1 episode
Mister Ed
1961 • 1 episode
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Mrs. Livingston
1969 • 73 episodes
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Self
1956 • 3 episodes
Sam Benedict
1962 • 1 episode
The Pet Set
Self
1971 • 1 episode
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Lotus Blossom
1951 • 1 episode
Sayonara
Katsumi
1957
Flower Drum Song
Mei Li
1961
Cry for Happy
Harue
1961
A Girl Named Tamiko
Eiko
1962