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.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Incredible Hulk (2008) — Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Sayonara (1957) — Katsumi
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The Oscars (1953) — Self
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Mister Ed (1961)
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Rawhide (1959) — Nami
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Flower Drum Song (1961) — Mei Li
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The Virginian (1962) — Kim Ho
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What's My Line? (1950) — Self
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The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
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The Donna Reed Show (1958)
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Dr. Kildare (1961) — Hana Shigera
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) — Mrs. Livingston
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Burke's Law (1963) — Lotus Bud
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The Merv Griffin Show (1962) — Self
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Cry for Happy (1961) — Harue
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Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — Lotus Blossom
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) — Self
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The Horizontal Lieutenant (1962) — Akiko
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) — Self
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A Girl Named Tamiko (1962) — Eiko
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Sam Benedict (1962)
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The Pet Set (1971) — Self
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The All-Star Christmas Show (1958) — Self