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The first non-acting Asian-American to win an Academy Award was the brilliant Chinese-born cinematographer James Wong Howe, who received an Oscar for his work in "The Rose Tattoo" (1954). He earned a second award for the 1963 drama "Hud."
The first Asian-American to win an Oscar for acting was Yul Brynner, who was born in Russia and of Mongolian and Buryat descent. He won his award for his portrayal of King Mongkut of Siam in the film musical "The King and I" (1956).
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