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  1. 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. [2] Umeki was nominated for the Tony Award and Golden Globe Award and was the first East Asia-born woman to win an Academy Award for acting.

  2. The youngest of nine children whose father owned a successful iron factory, Umeki was born May 8, 1929, in Otaru on the large Japanese island of Hokkaido. Educated at a finishing school for...

  3. Born on May 8, 1929, in Otaru, Hokkaido, Ms. Umeki began her career as a nightclub singer in Japan, billing herself as Nancy Umeki.

  4. Feb 22, 2018 · In 1958, Miyoshi Umeki won the Academy Award for her supporting role in 'Sayonara.'. Sixty years later, she remains the only Asian actress to win an Oscar.

  5. 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.

    • May 8, 1929
    • August 28, 2007
  6. May 8, 2021 · Born May 8, 1929 in Otaru, Japan, Miyoshi Umeki led a multifaceted and historically significant career as one of the few actors of Asian descent to attain prominence in Hollywood motion pictures, television and on Broadway in her era.

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  8. Aug 28, 2007 · Facts. Also Known As. Nancy Umeki. Born. May 8, 1929 • Otaru • Japan. Died. August 28, 2007 (aged 78) • Missouri. Awards And Honors. Academy Award (1958) • Academy Award (1958): Actress in a Supporting Role.

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