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Walter Soo Hoo

1932-04-06 – 2022-06-30 (age 90) Los Angeles, California, USA
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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

Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days

1956

as Extra (uncredited)

The Green Berets
The Green Berets

1968

as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)

The Number 23
The Number 23

2007

as Chinese Restaurant Owner

The Sheepman
The Sheepman

1958

as Waiter (uncredited)

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

1955

as Third Brother (uncredited)

China Gate
China Gate

1957

as Guard

The Man Who Loved Women
The Man Who Loved Women

1983

as Gardener

The Left Hand of God
The Left Hand of God

1955

as Clinic Orderly (uncredited)

The Hunters
The Hunters

1958

as Chinese Soldier (uncredited)

Air Force
Air Force

1943

as Chinese Boy (uncredited)

Big Trouble
Big Trouble

1986

as Chinese Laborer #6

Heavenly Days
Heavenly Days

1944

as Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited)

Lady from Chungking
Lady from Chungking

1942

as Lu-Chi

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The Rainbow Pass

1937

as Yuan's Son