Miyoshi Umeki

Birthday: 1929-05-08
Deathday: 2007-04-19
Birthplace: Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone
Gender: Female
Drafted: 0
Drafted By: Unowned
Owned By: Unowned
Owned Wins: 0
Owned Noms: 0
Win Bonus: 3
Nom Bonus: 0
Total Points: 0

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.

Career Statisics

Season Age Movie Role Result Points
1958 29 Sayonara (1957) Supporting Actress Win 0
Career 0

Transaction History

Date Location Team Receives Team Receives Team Receives

Credits

Year Title Character
1962-12-27 A Girl Named Tamiko Eiko
1962-04-18 The Horizontal Lieutenant Akiko
1961-11-09 Flower Drum Song Mei Li
1961-03-03 Cry for Happy Harue
1957-12-25 Sayonara Katsumi