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Nancy Umeki
梅木美代志)
Miyoshi Umeki
Acting
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
Filmography
Movies
TV Shows
The Pet Set
as Self · 1 ep.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
as Mrs. Livingston · 73 ep.
Burke's Law
as Lotus Bud · 1 ep.
The Virginian
as Kim Ho · 1 ep.
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self · 2 ep.
Sam Benedict
1 ep.
Dr. Kildare
as Hana Shigera · 1 ep.
Mister Ed
1 ep.
Rawhide
as Nami · 1 ep.
The Donna Reed Show
2 ep.