Miyoshi Umeki

Acting

Born May 8, 1929 — Died August 28, 2007

From Otaru, Hokkaidō, Giappone

Also known as Nancy Umeki, 梅木美代志)

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...