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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.
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.
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.
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...
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).
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story. Trailer from "You Don't Know Jack" a 60-minute documentary film which 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 starred in the ...
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.
Jack Soo was a groundbreaking Japanese American entertainer who fought the entertainment industry’s reductive and narrow opportunities for people of color. Soo built an incredible career as a singer, comedian, and actor in nightclubs, radio and television appearances, and films from the 1940s-1970s.
After earning rave reviews for his portrayal of Frankie Wing, Soo was elevated to the leading role of the nightclub owner and romantic lead Sammy Fong, and was chosen to play the same role in the film version of the musical, which was released in 1961.
