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Acting

Walter Soo Hoo

Born April 6, 1932Los Angeles, California, USA16 credits

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

Filmography

The Number 23
2007The Number 23
as Chinese Restaurant OwnerMovie
Big Trouble
1986Big Trouble
as Chinese Laborer #6Movie
The Green Berets
1968The Green Berets
as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)Movie
Star Trek
1966Star Trek
as Crewman (uncredited)TV
The Wild Wild West
1965The Wild Wild West
as Hatchetman (uncredited)TV
The Hunters
1958The Hunters
as Chinese Soldier (uncredited)Movie
The Sheepman
1958The Sheepman
as Waiter (uncredited)Movie
China Gate
1957China Gate
as GuardMovie
Around the World in 80 Days
1956Around the World in 80 Days
as Extra (uncredited)Movie
The Left Hand of God
1955The Left Hand of God
as Clinic Orderly (uncredited)Movie
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
1955Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
as Third Brother (uncredited)Movie
Heavenly Days
1944Heavenly Days
as Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited)Movie
Air Force
1943Air Force
as Chinese Boy (uncredited)Movie
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1937The Rainbow Pass
as Yuan's SonMovie