A talented dancer and actress, reiko sato (1931Ò€81) gained visibility as a performer on broadway and in hollywood and had some success fighting racial typecasting. Reiko sato was scheduled to return to broadway as part of a 1966 musical chu chem, but its chaotic philadelphia tryout led to the production being cancelled before reaching new york. Reiko sato (december 19, 1931 Ò€ ) was an american actress and dancer of japanese descent.

She was an actress and director, known for flower drum song (1961), now it can be told (1970) and the ugly american (1963). She died on 28 may 1981 in los angeles, california, usa. Sato is best known for playing seamstress helen chao in the feature film flower drum song. She also had a dramatic role in the ugly american, receiving personal coaching from actor marlon brando. Sato is best known for playing seamstress helen chao in the 1961 feature film flower drum song. She also had a dramatic role in the ugly american, receiving personal coaching from actor marlon Ò€¦

Sato is best known for playing seamstress helen chao in the 1961 feature film flower drum song. She also had a dramatic role in the ugly american, receiving personal coaching from actor marlon Ò€¦