Miyoshi Umeki (1929–2007) |
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Miyoshi Umeki was born as the youngest of 9 children. The daughter of a prominent Japanese iron factory owner, she developed an early passion for music, learning to play the mandolin, harmonica & piano. She also enjoyed singing American-styled tunes, much to the chagrin of her parents. This propensity for Americanized pop songs later paid off. ...
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Born:in Otaru, JapanDied:(age 78) in Licking, Missouri, USA |
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Actress (20 credits)
Actress (20 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 (5 credits)
Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Self (30 credits)
Self (30 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Appeared on the Gisele MacKenzie Variety Show (produced by Jack Benny) on March 29, 1958 with guests Eddie Fisher and Miyoshi Umeki. See more »Alternate Names:
Nancy Umecki | Myoshi Umeki | Nancy UmekiHeight:
5' 1" (1.55 m)
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