Reiko Sato

Biography

Reiko Sato was a talented dancer and actress born in Los Angeles to an issei Zen Buddhist priest and his wife. She gained prominence for her roles in the films Flower Drum Song and The Ugly American, with notable performances on Broadway in Kismet and Destry Rides Again. After retiring from Hollywood, Sato continued to perform regionally and advocate for Asian-American performers until her passing due to a brain aneurysm in 1981.