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Miyoshi Umeki (1929–2007)
Although she projected the typical Japanese female stereotype of humbleness, delicacy and subservience in most of her prime film and stage roles, beguiling, tiny-framed Miyoshi Umeki was nevertheless an assertive scene-stealer. This docile and deceptive-looking talent with the cropped hair and heart-shaped face radiated charm and innocence so ...
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Born:in Otaru, Hokkaido, JapanDied:(age 78) in Licking, Missouri, USA |
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Actress (19 credits)
Actress (19 credits)
1969-1972
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
(TV Series)
Mrs. Livingston
Mrs. Livingston
- We Love Annie
(1972)
... Mrs. Livingston
- Time for a Change
(1972)
... Mrs. Livingston
- In the Eye of the Beholder
(1972)
... Mrs. Livingston
- It's All Write with Me
(1972)
... Mrs. Livingston
- Very Young Man with a Horn
(1972)
... Mrs. Livingston
1964
Mister Ed
(TV Series)
Ako Tenaka
Ako Tenaka
- Ed in the Peace Corps
(1964)
... Ako Tenaka (as Myoshi Umeki)
1963
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
Hana Shigera
Hana Shigera
- One Clear, Bright Thursday Morning
(1963)
... Hana Shigera
1961-1962
The Donna Reed Show
(TV Series)
Mac (Kimi Makihara) / Mrs. Stemple
Mac (Kimi Makihara) / Mrs. Stemple
- Aloha, Kimi
(1962)
... Mac (Kimi Makihara)
- The Geisha Girl
(1961)
... Mrs. Stemple
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Self (25 credits)
Self (25 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
Archive footage (6 credits)
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Active on Broadway in the following production: See more »Alternate Names:
Nancy Umecki | Myoshi Umeki | Nancy UmekiHeight:
5' 1" (1.55 m)
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Was already famous as Nancy Umeki in Japan with several hit songs and film appearances to her credit before coming to the U.S. in 1955. See more »Star Sign:
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