Miyoshi Umeki

• a.k.a. Nancy Umeki
• 梅木美代志)

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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.

Gender

female

Date of Birth

8 May 1929

Place of Birth

Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone

Date of Death

28 Aug 2007 (aged 78)