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.
TV credits
Rated 6.7 out of 10
The Pet Set
1971
Rated 6.2 out of 10
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
Rated 6.3 out of 10
Burke's Law
1963
Rated 6.8 out of 10
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Rated 6.5 out of 10
The Virginian
1962
Rated 6.7 out of 10
Sam Benedict
1962
Rated 5.7 out of 10
Dr. Kildare
1961
Rated 6.8 out of 10
Mister Ed
1961
Rated 7.2 out of 10
Rawhide
1959
Rated 6.5 out of 10
The Donna Reed Show
1958
Rated 7.5 out of 10
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
Rated 6.4 out of 10
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
Rated 7.0 out of 10
The Oscars
1953
Rated 8.8 out of 10
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Rated 7.0 out of 10
What's My Line?
1950
Rated 6.8 out of 10
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948