Reiko Sato

Reiko Sato was born on December 19, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Flower Drum Song (1961), The Ugly American (1963) and Woman on the Run (1950). She died on May 28, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Japanese-American actress and tap dancer, daughter of a Zen Buddhist priest. Made her Broadway debut in "Kismet". Under contract to 20th Century Fox from 1950. Friend of actors Marlon Brando and Wally Cox. Died in her sleep, aged 49 in L.A.. Found dead in her bed by Marlon Brando after many days of trying to reach her by long-distance telephone calls.

Appearances

• 1963 The Ugly American as Rachani, Deong's Wife
• 1961 Flower Drum Song (Movie) as Helen Chao
• 1961 Hawaiian Eye (TV Series) as Cashier
  • Made in Japan (1961) ... Cashier
• 1960 Hell to Eternity as Famika
• 1960 Johnny Midnight (TV Series) as Mitsu Kyoto
  • The Tokyo Doll (1960) ... Mitsu Kyoto (as Reike Sato)
• 1955 Kismet as 1st Princess of Ababu (uncredited)
• 1955 House of Bamboo as Charlie's Girl (uncredited)
• 1953 Target Hong Kong as Dice Girl (uncredited)
• 1952 Your Jeweler's Showcase (TV Series)
  • Juice Man (1952)
• 1950 Woman on the Run as Suzie (as Rako Sato)
• 1950 Mother Didn't Tell Me as Suki (uncredited)
• 1949 On the Town as Dancer (uncredited)