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Jack Soo was an American actor and singer of Japanese descent, best known for his role as Detective Nick Yemana on Barney Miller. He also appeared in Broadway musicals, films, and Motown Records, and died of esophageal cancer in 1979.
Jack Soo was a Japanese-American actor and singer who starred in Broadway musicals and TV shows. He is best known for his role as Sammy Fong in Flower Drum Song and Detective Sgt. Nick Yemana in Barney Miller.
- January 1, 1
- Oakland, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
May 6, 2021 · Near the end of the show’s fourth year, Jack Soo was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and ended up missing the last five episodes of the 1977-1978 season. During his medical leave, actress Mari Gorman was brought in to help fill the void. She played Officer Rosslyn Licori for three episodes.
Jack Soo was a Japanese-American actor and comedian who starred in Broadway, film and TV shows. He is best known for his role as Detective Sgt. Nick Yemana on Barney Miller (1975), where he died of cancer in 1979.
- October 28, 1917
- January 11, 1979
Sep 16, 2019 · Here is how the renowned Hollywood star, Jack Soo also known as Sergeant Yemana in "Barney Miller" kicked the bucket. Jack may be dead, but his legacy lives on, and that's why decades after his untimely death...
Watch a tribute to Jack Soo, who played Nick Yemana on Barney Miller, on FETV's YouTube channel. The video features his co-stars' memories and clips of his comedy.
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Jan 11, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Jack Soo, the comedian and actor who played Detective Sgt. Nick Yemana on Barney Miller. Discover how he overcame the challenges of internment, comedy and cancer.
