The Merv Griffin Show
1962Series
The Merv Griffin Show
1962Series
Person
Miyoshi Umeki
Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1929 · Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
- Died
- August 28, 2007
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.
Known For
What's My Line?
1950Series
What's My Line?
1950Series
The Virginian
1962Series
The Virginian
1962Series
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957Series
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957Series
Dr. Kildare
1961Series
Dr. Kildare
1961Series
The Donna Reed Show
1958Series
The Donna Reed Show
1958Series
Rawhide
1959Series
Rawhide
1959Series
Burke's Law
1963Series
Burke's Law
1963Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948Series
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956Series
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956Series
Mister Ed
1961Series
Mister Ed
1961Series
The Oscars
1953Series
The Oscars
1953Series