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Miyoshi Umeki was a Japanese-American singer and actress. She was best known for her Oscar-winning role as Katsumi in the film Sayonara (1957), as well as Mei Li in the Broadway musical and 1961 film Flower Drum Song, and Mrs. Livingston in the television series The Courtship of Eddie's Father. She was a shin Issei, or post-1945 immigrant from Japan.
Born
Wednesday, 08 May 1929
Died
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| History of the Sitcom | Mrs. Livingston | 2021 |
| The Incredible Hulk | Mrs. Livingston | 2008 |
| The 80th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Memorial Tribute | 2008 |
| American Masters | (archive footage) | 1986 |
| The Pet Set | Self | 1971 |
| The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Mrs. Livingston | 1969 |
| The Queen and I | Japanese Bride | 1969 |
| Burke's Law | Lotus Bud | 1963 |
| A Girl Named Tamiko | Eiko | 1962 |
| The Merv Griffin Show | Herself - Guest | 1962 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1971 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress - Television | Nominated |
| 1962 | Golden Globe | Best Actress - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1958 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
| 1958 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
