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Jack Soo

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Jack Soo (born Goro Suzuki) was a Japanese-American actor most famous for his role as Detective Nick Yemana on the American sitcomBarney Miller. Although he was forced to change his name to sound less Japanese, he refused to take stereotypical roles or demeaning roles, and along with hisThe Green Beretsco-starGeorge Takei, blazed a trail for Asian-American actors today. He passed away due to esophageal cancer halfway through the fifth season ofBarney Miller. Jack Soo can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:

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Appearances (2)

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The Green Berets (1968)

Character Firearm Notes
Colonel Cai M1 Carbine -
Colonel Cai Colt Woodsman suppressed