Miyoshi Umeki
ActingBorn: May 8, 1929 in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
Biography
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 Fathe...
All Credits23 Titles
Film
7 Titles
Series
16 Titles
6.5
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The Virginian1962–
5.7
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Dr. Kildare1961–
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Burke's Law1963–
6.6
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The Merv Griffin Show1962–
7.2
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Rawhide1959–
6.5
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The Donna Reed Show1958–
7.0
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The Oscars1953–
6.8
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Mister Ed1961–
6.8
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The Ed Sullivan Show1948–
7.0
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What's My Line?1950–
6.2
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father1969–
7.5
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar1957–
6.4
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show1956–
6.7
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Sam Benedict1962–
6.7
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The Pet Set1971–
8.8
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Hallmark Hall of Fame1951–