Image of Miyoshi Umeki

Miyoshi Umeki

1929-05-08 Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone

Image of Miyoshi Umeki

Biografia

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.

Películas

The Incredible Hulk Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited) 2008-06-12
The Horizontal Lieutenant Akiko 1962-04-18
A Girl Named Tamiko Eiko 1962-12-27
Cry for Happy Harue 1961-03-03
Flower Drum Song Mei Li 1961-11-09
The All-Star Christmas Show Self 1958-12-01
Sayonara Katsumi 1957-12-25