List Of All Miyoshi Umeki Movies

Here is the list of all Miyoshi Umeki movies.

Miyoshi Umeki was a Japanese-American actress and singer who gained fame in both Japan and the United States. She was born on May 8, 1929, in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, and moved to the United States in the 1950s.

Umeki began her career as a singer and performer in Japan, and she gained popularity as a regular performer on the NHK radio show "Horoki." She later moved to the United States and began performing in nightclubs and on television.

Umeki made her film debut in the 1957 film "Sayonara," in which she played the role of Katsumi, the wife of a US soldier. Her performance in the film earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first Asian actress to win an Oscar.

Following her success in "Sayonara," Umeki went on to appear in several other films, including "Cry for Happy" and "Flower Drum Song." She also appeared in television shows such as "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" and "The Donna Reed Show."

In addition to her acting career, Umeki was also known for her singing and recorded several albums in both Japanese and English.

Umeki's career was groundbreaking, as she was one of the first Asian actresses to gain mainstream recognition in Hollywood. She paved the way for future generations of Asian-American actors and actresses and continues to be remembered as an important figure in the history of American cinema.

Umeki passed away on August 28, 2007, at the age of 78, but her legacy as a talented performer and trailblazer continues to live on.



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