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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.
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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
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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Learn about the life and career of Jack Soo, the first Asian American to star in a regular TV series and a pioneer of verbal ethnicity. Watch rare footage and interviews with his co-stars, friends, and family.
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, 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.
