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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.

The Incredible Hulk
as Mrs. Livingston (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Pet Set
as Self

The Courtship of Eddie's Father
as Mrs. Livingston

Burke's Law
as Lotus Bud

A Girl Named Tamiko
as Eiko

The Merv Griffin Show
as Self

The Virginian
as Kim Ho

Sam Benedict

The Horizontal Lieutenant
as Akiko

Flower Drum Song
as Mei Li

Dr. Kildare
as Hana Shigera

Cry for Happy
as Harue

Mister Ed

Rawhide
as Nami

The All-Star Christmas Show
as Self

The Donna Reed Show

Sayonara
as Katsumi
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self

The Oscars
as Self

Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Lotus Blossom

What's My Line?
as Self

The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self