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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 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
Remembering the great Jack Soo, who passed away 42 years ago today. Best remembered as Nick Yemana on #BarneyMiller, Soo's fellow co-stars reflected on his legacy and funniest moments with a...
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Jan 13, 1979 · LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 (UPI) — Jack Soo, who played Nick Yemana, the dourfaced, coffee‐making detective on the “Barney Miller” television comedy series, died of cancer Thursday at...
Jan 11, 2023 · Remembering Jack Soo, who passed away on this day in 1979. Soo is best remembered as Nick Yemana from #BarneyMiller, a character known for his deadpan delivery and terrible coffee. ☕️🤣 ...
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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.
This episode of "Unsung Legends of Comedy" celebrates the life and work of Jack Soo, actor, comedian, and singer, and best remembered as Detective Nick Yemana on Barney...
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- Anthony Scibelli
