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.
Known For
Acting History
2007
The Number 23 as Chinese Restaurant Owner
1986Big Trouble as Chinese Laborer #6
1983The Man Who Loved Women as Gardener
1968The Green Berets as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)
1966Star Trek as Crewman (uncredited)
1965The Wild Wild West as Hatchetman (uncredited)
1958The Hunters as Chinese Soldier (uncredited)
1958The Sheepman as Waiter (uncredited)
1957China Gate as Guard
1956Around the World in 80 Days as Extra (uncredited)
1955The Left Hand of God as Clinic Orderly (uncredited)
1955Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing as Third Brother (uncredited)
1944Heavenly Days as Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited)
1943Air Force as Chinese Boy (uncredited)
1942Lady from Chungking as Lu-Chi
1937The Rainbow Pass as Yuan's Son









