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It was Barney Miller ‘s fourth season. Famously, as he was heading toward the hospital, he told his co-star Hal Linden, “It must have been the coffee.”. He made it to the opening of season 5 but by then, the cancer had done too much damage. Jack Soo passed away on January 11, 1979 at the age of just 61.
Jan 13, 1979 · Born Goro Suzuki in Oakland, Calif., Mr. Soo began his career as a comedian, singer, dancer and master of ceremonies in 1941. Shortly after the outbreak of World War 11, he was interned with other ...
You Don’t Know Jack tells the fascinating story of a pioneering American entertainer Jack Soo, an Oakland native who became the first Asian American to be cast in the lead role in a regular television series Valentine’s Day (1963), and later starred in the popular comedy show Barney Miller (1975-1978). Featuring rare footage and interviews ...
Jack Soo (October 28, 1917 – January 11, 1979) was an American singer and actor. He was best known for his role as Detective Nick Yemana on the television sitcom Barney Miller . He was born on a ship traveling from Japan to the United States . [1]
Aug 24, 2020 · Jack Soo, who died in January 1979 from esophageal cancer, was an outstanding Hollywood actor. Before he rose to popularity, he worked as a stand-up performer in night clubs during the post World War II years.
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, the details of his life and death are still relevant. The American-Japanese native was born on a ship to Japan, on October 28, 1917.
