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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.
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- Oakland, California, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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 most popular sitcoms of the 1970s. Learn about his early life, his roles, and his untimely death in 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, 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.
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. In the post-WWII years, he entertained as a stand-up performer in nightclubs and had made a reasonable dent on the Midwest circuit by the time he ...
- October 28, 1917
- January 11, 1979
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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Aug 7, 2024 · Learn about Jack Soo, who was born Goro Suzuki and became a star of Barney Miller and Flower Drum Song. Discover his journey from a Japanese American internment camp to a successful career in show business and his legacy of humor.
