Walter Soo Hoo
Biography
Soo Hoo, whose all six siblings are actors, started out as a child actor, appearing in the short film "The Rainbow Pass" at the age of 5. He joined the Screen Actors Guild in 1954, took over the family business Chew Yuen Company, founded Phoenix Imports in 1975, and established Chinatown's Hop Louie restaurant in 1985. He later appeared in films such as Lady from Chungking (1942), Air Force (1943, with Charles Drake), and China's Little Devils (1945). As an adult, he became a bit and background actor, and his television credits include background spots.
Movie Appearances
Lady from Chungking
as Lu-Chi
1942
The Man Who Loved Women
as Gardener
1983
China Gate
as Guard
1957
The Rainbow Pass
as Yuan's Son
1937
Around the World in 80 Days
as Extra (uncredited)
1956
Big Trouble
as Chinese Laborer #6
1986
Air Force
as Chinese Boy (uncredited)
1943
The Number 23
as Chinese Restaurant Owner
2007
The Green Berets
as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)
1968
The Left Hand of God
as Clinic Orderly (uncredited)
1955
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
as Third Brother (uncredited)
1955
The Sheepman
as Waiter (uncredited)
1958
The Hunters
as Chinese Soldier (uncredited)
1958
Heavenly Days
as Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited)
1944
