Miyoshi Umeki

Japanese-American actress and singer (1929–2007)

Born: 8 May 1929
Otaru
Died: 28 August 2007
Licking
Country: Japan
Active: 1950–
Discography: 1 album

Biography

Miyoshi Umeki was a jazz musician who played voice. Miyoshi Umeki was born on 8 May 1929 in Otaru and died on 28 August 2007 in Licking. The music is usually filed under pop music. Honours include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1958).

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 and American singer and actress. She was the first East Asia-born woman to win an Academy Award for acting, winning Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sayonara (1957). She was also a three-time Golden Globe nominee, and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song.

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