Miyoshi Umeki

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.

Miyoshi Umeki is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), What's My Line? (1950), Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957), The Virginian (1962), Dr. Kildare (1961), The Donna Reed Show (1958), Rawhide (1959).

The recorded credits span 1948 to 1971, including 6 movies and 16 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.