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