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Miyoshi Umeki

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Miyoshi Umeki

Born May 8, 1929 in Otaru, Hokkaidō, GiapponeDied August 28, 20075 films

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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Sayonara posterFirst watchSayonara19576.7as KatsumiAir Force Major Lloyd Gruver is reassigned to a Japanese air base and is confronted with US racial prejudice against the Japanese people.View film

Filmography

5 films as actor
  1. 1962A Girl Named TamikoEiko
  2. 1962The Horizontal LieutenantAkiko
  3. 1961Flower Drum SongMei Li
  4. 1961Cry for HappyHarue
  5. 1957SayonaraKatsumi