Jack Soo

Jack Soo

Nacimiento : 1917-10-28, Oakland, California, U.S.

Muerte : 1979-01-11

Historia

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. In the post-WWII years, he entertained as a stand-up performer in nightclubs and had made a reasonable dent on the Midwest circuit by the time he earned his big break playing the club MC/comedian in the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical "Flower Drum Song" in 1958. Three years later, Soo was upgraded to the Sammy Wong character in the film version and decided to settle in Hollywood. Over the next decade, despite a typical lack of roles for Asian-Americans, he managed to find a niche for his hip, deadpan demeanor on TV and a few other films including Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (1963), the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), and John Wayne's controversial pro-Vietnam War film The Green Berets (1968). Soo is probably best remembered for his smart-aleck Detective Sgt. Nick Yemana on Barney Miller (1974), one of the more popular sitcoms of the 1970s alongside Hal Linden and Abe Vigoda. Sadly, he died of cancer during the show's fifth season in 1979 at the height of his popularity.

Perfil

Jack Soo

Películas

You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Self (archive footage)
The film tells actor Jack Soo's story through a montage of film and television clips, rare footage, interviews with family members, friends, co-workers, and others who knew him best. From his early appearances on programs such as The Jack Benny Show and Valentines' Day, Soo's life is examined both in the historical context of the times, and the grandeur of an earlier Hollywood where stars like Soo succeeded in a multitude of artistic mediums, reminiscent of vaudevillian times. From Soo's early training as an announcer and stand-up comic, to his singing, acting and dancing career on Broadway, culminating with his signature role as Detective Nick Yemana, Soo's unique talent and dedication to his craft are fully explored and captured through a dazzling kaleidoscope of images, music, montages, interviews and stories.
Los Pequeños Extraterrestres (Regreso a la Montaña Embrujada)
Los Pequeños Extraterrestres (Regreso a la Montaña Embrujada)
Mr. Yokomoto
La ciudad de Los Angeles vive aterrada ante la posibilidad de un desastre nuclear. Dos desalmados criminales (Christopher Lee y Bette Davis) han tramado un plan diabólico para manipular a un joven que posee poderes sobrenaturales, con el fin de usarlos en su propio beneficio. Sin embargo, la hermana del chico y una banda callejera unen sus fuerzas en un desesperado intento por salvar a la ciudad de la destrucción. Secuela de "La montaña embrujada" (Escape to Witch Mountain, 1975).
She Lives!
She Lives!
Dr. Osikawa
A young couple searches for the cure for the girl's terminal cancer.
The Monk
The Monk
Hip Guy
Underworld attorney Leo Barnes hires Gus Monk to safeguard a valuable envelope containing information on a mobster. Monk refuses — until he meets Mrs. Barnes and jumps on a merry-go-round of viciousness and murder.
Boinas verdes
Boinas verdes
Colonel Cai
Durante la guerra de Vietman, un coronel estadounidense del cuerpo especial conocido como 'Boinas verdes', invita a un escéptico reportero a que los acompañe en una ofensiva en la que tratarán de capturar a un oficial vietnamita.
Millie, una chica moderna
Millie, una chica moderna
Oriental #1
Millie (Julie Andrews) es una inocente chica que se traslada del campo a la ciudad en busca de marido. Pronto se convierte en la secretaria del rico y famoso Trevor Graydon, traba amistad con la dulce señorita Dorothy, se enfrenta a la tiranía de la señora Meers y se complica la vida con Jimmy, un joven vendedor de periódicos.
El Oscar
El Oscar
Sam
Ésta es la historia de los sueños, pero también de las maquinaciones urdidas por los buscavidas, los famosos y los farsantes que utilizan todos los medios a su alcance para conseguir el más alto premio cinematográfico.
Consejos a medianoche
Consejos a medianoche
Yoshimi Hiroti
Dean Martin Protagoniza una serie, con todos los codazos varoniles de los que es capaz, a golpe de rudo chiste declamado a pie' de andamio. En el papel de estrella de la televisión se muestra tan irresistible como cargante. La fans le adoran con la fruición con que su novia se harta.
Flower Drum Song
Flower Drum Song
'Sammy' Fong
A young woman arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown from Hong Kong with the intention of marrying a rakish nightclub owner, unaware he is involved with one of his singers.