6.7
Movie
Acting
Miyoshi Umeki
- Born
- Died
- (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
- Credits
- 22 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.7
Movie
6.7
TV
Mister Ed
7.3
TV
Rawhide
6.3
Movie
Flower Drum Song
6.5
TV
The Virginian
6.5
TV
The Donna Reed Show
5.7
TV
Dr. Kildare
6.2
TV
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
6.2
TV
Burke's Law
5.4
Movie
Cry for Happy
5.2
Movie
The Horizontal Lieutenant
5.8
Movie
A Girl Named Tamiko
6.7
TV
Sam Benedict
Acting credits 22
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | The Pet Set TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1969 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father TV | Mrs. Livingston (73 ep) |
| 1963 | Burke's Law TV | Lotus Bud (1 ep) |
| 1962 | A Girl Named Tamiko Film | Eiko |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1962 | The Virginian TV | Kim Ho (1 ep) |
| 1962 | Sam Benedict TV | (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Horizontal Lieutenant Film | Akiko |
| 1961 | Flower Drum Song Film | Mei Li |
| 1961 | Dr. Kildare TV | Hana Shigera (1 ep) |
| 1961 | Cry for Happy Film | Harue |
| 1961 | Mister Ed TV | (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Rawhide TV | Nami (1 ep) |
| 1958 | The All-Star Christmas Show Film | Self |
| 1958 | The Donna Reed Show TV | (2 ep) |
| 1957 | Sayonara Film | Katsumi |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1956 | The Dinah Shore Chevy Show TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Lotus Blossom (1 ep) |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self (1 ep) |