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Jack Soo (born Goro Suzuki, October 28, 1917 – January 11, 1979) was an American actor and singer. He was best known for his role as Detective Nick Yemana on the television sitcom Barney Miller.
Jack Soo. Actor: Barney Miller. A genial, laid back, slumber-eyed character player especially adept at the relaxed wisecrack or dry comment, Japanese-American actor Jack Soo was born in Oakland, California, in 1917, his real name being Goro Suzuki.
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- Oakland, California, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Jack Soo was a Japanese-American actor and comedian who starred in Broadway, film and TV shows. He was best known for his role as Detective Sgt. Nick Yemana on Barney Miller (1975), and died of cancer in 1979.
- October 28, 1917
- January 11, 1979
May 6, 2021 · Jack Soo was a versatile entertainer who starred in musicals, films, and TV shows. He played Sergeant Nick Yemana in Barney Miller, one of the first Asian-American roles in a mainstream sitcom.
Learn about the life and career of Jack Soo, who was born as Goro Suzuki in Japan, became a popular nightclub and film performer, and later a singer and actor. He starred as Sammy Fong in the musical and film version of The Flower Drum Song, and was known for his roles in Hawaii Five-O, Barney Miller and other shows.
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Jan 11, 2014 · A tribute to the comedian and actor Jack Soo, who played the laconic Detective Sgt. Nick Yemana on Barney Miller. Learn how he got his start as an entertainer in a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II and became a favorite in the show's 12th Precinct.
