6.4
Movie
Acting
Walter Soo Hoo
- Born
- Died
- (aged 90)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Credits
- 16 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 16
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Number 23 Film | Chinese Restaurant Owner |
| 1986 | Big Trouble Film | Chinese Laborer #6 |
| 1983 | The Man Who Loved Women Film | Gardener |
| 1968 | The Green Berets Film | Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Star Trek TV | Crewman (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1965 | The Wild Wild West TV | Hatchetman (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1958 | The Hunters Film | Chinese Soldier (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The Sheepman Film | Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1957 | China Gate Film | Guard |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days Film | Extra (uncredited) |
| 1955 | The Left Hand of God Film | Clinic Orderly (uncredited) |
| 1955 | Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing Film | Third Brother (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Heavenly Days Film | Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Air Force Film | Chinese Boy (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Lady from Chungking Film | Lu-Chi |
| 1937 | The Rainbow Pass Film | Yuan's Son |