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.
Acting
Movie
The Incredible Hulk
as Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008
Movie
Sayonara
as Katsumi
1957
TV
The Oscars
as Self
1953
TV
Mister Ed
1961
TV
Rawhide
as Nami
1959
Movie
Flower Drum Song
as Mei Li
1961
TV
The Virginian
as Kim Ho
1962
TV
What's My Line?
as Self
1950
TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
TV
The Donna Reed Show
1958
TV
Dr. Kildare
as Hana Shigera
1961
TV
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
as Mrs. Livingston
1969
TV
Burke's Law
as Lotus Bud
1963
TV
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
Movie
Cry for Happy
as Harue
1961
TV
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Lotus Blossom
1951
TV
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1957
Movie
The Horizontal Lieutenant
as Akiko
1962
TV
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
1956
Movie
A Girl Named Tamiko
as Eiko
1962
TV
Sam Benedict
1962
TV
The Pet Set
as Self
1971
Movie
The All-Star Christmas Show
as Self
1958