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.
Flower Drum Song
(Mei Li)
Sayonara
(Katsumi)
The Horizontal Lieutenant
(Akiko)
Cry for Happy
(Harue)
A Girl Named Tamiko
(Eiko)
The Incredible Hulk
(Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited))
The All-Star Christmas Show
(Self)
Mister Ed
Burke's Law
(Lotus Bud)
Hallmark Hall of Fame
(Lotus Blossom)
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
(Mrs. Livingston)
Sam Benedict
Rawhide
(Nami)
The Virginian
(Kim Ho)
The Donna Reed Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
(Self)
Dr. Kildare
(Hana Shigera)
The Oscars
(Self)
The Ed Sullivan Show
(Self)
What's My Line?
(Self)
The Pet Set
(Self)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
(Self)
The Merv Griffin Show
(Self)