Walter Soo Hoo
Known for Acting · 16 credits
- Born
- 1932-04-06
- Died
- 2022-06-30
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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

Star Trek
1966
as Crewman (uncredited)

The Wild Wild West
1965
as Hatchetman (uncredited)

Around the World in 80 Days
1956
as Extra (uncredited)

The Number 23
2007
as Chinese Restaurant Owner

The Green Berets
1968
as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
1955
as Third Brother (uncredited)
TV Shows (2)
Movies (14)

Around the World in 80 Days
1956
as Extra (uncredited)

The Number 23
2007
as Chinese Restaurant Owner

The Green Berets
1968
as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
1955
as Third Brother (uncredited)

Air Force
1943
as Chinese Boy (uncredited)

The Sheepman
1958
as Waiter (uncredited)

The Man Who Loved Women
1983
as Gardener

Big Trouble
1986
as Chinese Laborer #6

The Hunters
1958
as Chinese Soldier (uncredited)

China Gate
1957
as Guard

The Left Hand of God
1955
as Clinic Orderly (uncredited)

Heavenly Days
1944
as Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited)

Lady from Chungking
1942
as Lu-Chi
The Rainbow Pass
1937
as Yuan's Son
About Walter Soo Hoo
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 backgro… With 16 credits spanning from 1937 to 2007, Walter Soo Hoo has appeared in 14 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Walter Soo Hoo Movies
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) — as Extra (uncredited)
- The Number 23 (2007) — as Chinese Restaurant Owner
- The Green Berets (1968) — as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)
- Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955) — as Third Brother (uncredited)
- Air Force (1943) — as Chinese Boy (uncredited)
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