Japanese movie stars died at 78
Here are 3 famous actresses from Japan died at 78:
Miyoshi Umeki
Miyoshi Umeki (May 8, 1929 Otaru-August 28, 2007 Licking) otherwise known as Umeki, Miyoshi was a Japanese singer and actor.
She died caused by cancer.
Umeki began her career in Japan as a nightclub singer and was discovered by a US soldier during the Korean War. In 1955, she moved to the United States and started performing on Broadway. She won a Tony Award for her role in the musical "Flower Drum Song" in 1958, becoming the first Asian to win a Tony Award.
Umeki later transitioned to film and TV, appearing in numerous productions throughout the 1960s and 1970s. She is best known for her role as Mrs. Livingston in the TV series "The Courtship of Eddie's Father", for which she won an Emmy Award in 1963.
Throughout her career, Umeki advocated for better representation of Asian actors in Hollywood and raised awareness about discrimination against Asian Americans. Her contributions to the entertainment industry and Asian American community have left a lasting impact.
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Misa Uehara
Misa Uehara (March 26, 1937 Fukuoka-April 5, 2015) a.k.a. Misako Uehara or Uehara Misa was a Japanese actor.
Born in Fukuoka, Japan, Misa Uehara first gained recognition for her performance in the 1955 film "Shirayuki-sensei to kodomo-tachi" while still in high school. She later continued to appear in a number of films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including "Kurutta Kajitsu," "Bijo to touzoku," and "Akiko." In 1965, she was chosen as the lead for Toho's 20th Godzilla film, "Invasion of Astro-Monster." Uehara also appeared in various television drama series, such as "Tokugawa Ieyasu," "Daitsuiseki," and "Abarenbo Shogun." After retiring from acting, she became a professor at Osaka's Shoin Women's University, where she taught theatre. She was also a noted stage director, and produced productions for various theatre companies.
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Michiko Tanaka
Michiko Tanaka (July 15, 1909 Tokyo-May 1, 1988 Munich) a.k.a. Michiko Meinl, Michi Tanaka or Michi de Kowa was a Japanese singer and actor.
She died as a result of natural causes.
Tanaka started her career in the 1930s as a jazz singer and quickly became popular in Japan's entertainment industry. In the 1940s, she started acting in films and appeared in over 50 films throughout her career, including the German film "Ich klage an" (I Accuse) in 1941.
Due to her success in Germany, she moved there in the 1950s and continued to act in films and television shows, using the stage name Michi de Kowa. She also became fluent in German and hosted a German television show.
In the 1970s, Tanaka returned to Japan and continued to perform in films and on television until her retirement in 1985. She was known for her versatile voice and charismatic performances, and is still remembered as one of Japan's most beloved entertainers.
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