Sumi Haru was an American film, television and theatre actress best known for such films and television shows as Krakatoa, East of Java, MASH, The Beverly Hillbillies and Hill Street Blues. Haru was born Mildred Sevilla in Orange, New Jersey to Filipino immigrant parents. After changing her name to Sumi Haru when launching her acting career, she became involved with the film and television labor movement to address issues concerning the lack of opportunities and roles for Asians. Haru was a board member of the Screen Actors Guild since 1974 and served multiple terms as the national recording secretary and first vice president. Haru was a co-founder of SAG?s Ethnic Employment Opportunities Committee in 1971 and helped negotiate affirmative action clauses into contracts. In 1995, Haru became a national vice president of the AFL-CIO. Her six-year term as a national vice president marked the first time an Asian American has served on the AFL-CIO?s executive council. 

August 25th, 1939 in City of Orange Township  /  Died:   Oct 16th, 2014 - aged 75