Acting · Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone · Born May 8, 1929
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.
MovieThe Incredible Hulk
2008
as Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited)
TVThe Pet Set
1971
as Self
TVThe Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
as Mrs. Livingston
TVBurke's Law
1963
as Lotus Bud
MovieA Girl Named Tamiko
1962
as Eiko
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Virginian
1962
as Kim Ho
TVSam Benedict
1962
MovieThe Horizontal Lieutenant
1962
as Akiko
MovieFlower Drum Song
1961
as Mei Li
TVDr. Kildare
1961
as Hana Shigera
MovieCry for Happy
1961
as Harue
TVMister Ed
1961
TVRawhide
1959
as Nami
MovieThe All-Star Christmas Show
1958
as Self
TVThe Donna Reed Show
1958
MovieSayonara
1957
as Katsumi
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
TVThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
TVThe Oscars
1953
as Self
TVHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Lotus Blossom
TVWhat's My Line?
1950
as Self
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
