| I. Y. Yunioshi | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast at Tiffany's character | |
 The introduction of Mickey Rooney's performance of I. Y. Yunioshi in the theatrical trailer for Breakfast at Tiffany's. | |
| First appearance | Breakfast at Tiffany's (novella) (1958) |
| Last appearance | Breakfast at Tiffany's (film) (1961) |
| Created by | Truman Capote (novella) Blake Edwards (film) |
| Portrayed by | Mickey Rooney (film) James Yaegashi (play) |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Mr. Yunioshi |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Landlord |
| Origin | Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
I. Y. Yunioshi is a fictional character in Blake Edwards's 1961 American romantic comedy film Breakfast at Tiffany's, which George Axelrod adapted for the movie based on the 1958 novella of the same title by Truman Capote. The character in the film is significantly different from the character as presented in Capote's original novella,[1][2] and the film version of Mr. Yunioshi, as portrayed by Mickey Rooney, has been the subject of extensive critical commentary and review since its theatrical release due to its use of ethnic stereotypes.
- ^ "Meet Mr. Yaegashi — the New Yunioshi". www.rafu.com. March 29, 2013.
- ^ "Breakfast at Tiffany's: Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. March 20, 2013.