Miyoshi Umeki
Geboren 8. Mai 1929 · Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
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.
Bekannt für
Der unglaubliche Hulk
2008
Eddies Vater
1969
Burkes Gesetz
1963
Die Leute von der Shiloh-Ranch
1962
Sam Benedict
1962
Ein Leutnant und ein Bett
1962
Das Mädchen Tamiko
1962
Mr. Ed
1961
Dr. Kildare
1961
Cry for Happy
1961
Mandelaugen und Lotosblüten
1961
Tausend Meilen Staub
1959
Mutter ist die allerbeste
1958
Sayonara
1957
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951