Acting
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
- 1971The Pet SetSelf1 ep.
- 1969The Courtship of Eddie's FatherMrs. Livingston73 ep.
- 1963Burke's LawLotus Bud1 ep.
- 1962Sam Benedict1 ep.
- 1961Mister Ed1 ep.
- 1958The Donna Reed Show2 ep.
- 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf3 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1970The Merv Griffin ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1971The Pet SetSelf1 ep.
- 1964Burke's LawLotus Bud1 ep.
- 1964The VirginianKim Ho1 ep.
- 1964Mister Ed1 ep.
- 1963RawhideNami1 ep.
- 1963Dr. KildareHana Shigera1 ep.
- 1958The OscarsSelf2 ep.
- 1962Hallmark Hall of FameLotus Blossom1 ep.
- 1962Sam Benedict1 ep.
- 1961The Donna Reed Show2 ep.
- 1958The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf3 ep.
- 1959The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1958Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf1 ep.
- 1958What's My Line?Self1 ep.
Also known as: Nancy Umeki · 梅木美代志) · ナンシー梅木