Miyoshi Umeki
Actress

Miyoshi Umeki Net Worth

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Miyoshi Umeki was a beguiling and talented actress who made history as the first Asian performer to win an Oscar for her role in Sayonara (1957). Born in Otaru, Japan, she developed a passion for music and American-styled tunes, which she later used to her advantage. She moved to the United States in 1955 and became a popular radio and nightclub artist, eventually releasing two albums. Her popularity led to her being cast in Sayonara, which earned her an Oscar. She also starred in the Broadway musical Flower Drum Song and recreated her role for the film version. She made five American films in total, and appeared on various TV shows. She married twice, and retired from acting in the late 1960s. She passed away in 2007 at the age of 78.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day May 08, 1929
Birth Place  Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, Japan
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Died On August 28, 2007(2007-08-28) (aged 78)\nLicking, Missouri, U.S.
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 1953–1972
Spouse(s) Wynn Opie (m. 1958; div. 1967) Randall Hood (m. 1968–1976)
Children 1

💰 Net worth

Miyoshi Umeki, a renowned actress and talented soundtrack vocalist hailing from Japan, is projected to possess a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by 2024. Throughout her illustrious career, Umeki has graced the film industry with her exceptional acting skills and enchanting singing voice. She is widely appreciated for her memorable performances and soul-stirring contributions to numerous soundtracks. With her remarkable talent and widespread recognition, it is no surprise that Umeki has amassed a substantial fortune, reflecting her immense success and popularity in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1950

She recorded for RCA Victor Japan from 1950–1954 and appeared in the film Seishun Jazu Musume. She recorded mostly American jazz standards, which she sang partially in Japanese and partially in English, or solely in either language. Some of the songs she sang during this period were "It Isn't Fair", "Sentimental Me", "My Foolish Heart", "With A Song In My Heart", "Again", "Vaya Con Dios", "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" and "I'll Walk Alone". She moved to the United States in 1955 and after appearing on the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts (she was a series regular for one season), she signed with the Mercury Records label and released several singles and two albums.

1952

Two other Japanese language songs were recorded in 1952.

1955

She signed with Mercury Records in 1955 and recorded the following 45 rpm singles:

1958

Flower Drum Song (Broadway Original Cast; 1958) – Sony Records
Flower Drum Song (Film Soundtrack; 1961) – Decca Records

1959

Miyoshi recorded a version of "Pick Yourself Up" for Mercury Records in 1959, but the song was never released.

1962

Although a guest on many television variety shows, she appeared in only four more motion pictures through 1962, including the film version of Flower Drum Song (1961). The others were Cry for Happy (1961), The Horizontal Lieutenant (1962) and A Girl Named Tamiko (1963).

1969

From 1969–1972 she appeared in The Courtship of Eddie's Father as Mrs. Livingston, the housekeeper, for which she was again nominated for a Golden Globe Award. She retired from acting following the end of the series.

2013

Miyoshi – Singing Star of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song (MGW-12148) (1958) (reissue of the Arthur Godfrey album with some tracks replaced)
Tracks:

2016

Miyoshi Sings For Arthur Godfrey (MG-20165) (1956)
Tracks:

2018

She was a Tony Award and Golden Globe nominated Actress and the first and (as of 2018) only Asian woman to win an Academy Award for acting.

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