Jack Soo

Jack Soo (October 28, 1917 – January 11, 1979) was an American singer and actor. He was best known for his role as Detective Nick Yemana on the television sitcom "Barney Miller". He was born on a ship traveling from Japan to the United States. His career began in 1958.
Soo died on January 11, 1979 at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles from esophageal cancer, aged 61.