Walter Soo Hoo

Walter Soo Hoo

Deceased · Born: Apr 6, 1932 · Died: Jun 30, 2022

Personal Details

BornApr 6, 1932 Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Soo Hoo, a multifaceted individual hailing from a family of accomplished actors, began his acting career at the tender age of five, making his debut in the short film "The Rainbow Pass". This early start set the stage for a lifelong passion for the craft, which would eventually lead him to join the esteemed Screen Actors Guild in 1954.

As a young adult, Soo Hoo took the reins of the family business, Chew Yuen Company, and, in 1975, co-founded Phoenix Imports, a venture that would allow him to expand his entrepreneurial horizons. His entrepreneurial spirit continued to flourish, as he went on to establish the iconic Hop Louie restaurant in Chinatown in 1985.

In addition to his business pursuits, Soo Hoo continued to nurture his acting talents, appearing in a string of notable films throughout the 1940s. Some of his most notable roles include Lady from Chungking (1942),Air Force (1943),in which he shared the screen with the talented Charles Drake, and China's Little Devils (1945).

As he transitioned into adulthood, Soo Hoo's acting career evolved, and he took on bit and background roles, amassing a impressive array of television credits, including numerous background spots.

Career

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2007
The Number 23
The Number 23 as Chinese Restaurant Owner
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1986
Big Trouble
Big Trouble as Chinese Laborer #6
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1983
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1968
The Green Berets
The Green Berets as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)
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1958
The Hunters
The Hunters as Chinese Soldier (uncredited)
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The Sheepman
The Sheepman as Waiter (uncredited)
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1957
China Gate
China Gate as Guard
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1956
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days as Extra (uncredited)
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1955
The Left Hand of God
The Left Hand of God as Clinic Orderly (uncredited)
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Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing as Third Brother (uncredited)
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1944
Heavenly Days
Heavenly Days as Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited)
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1943
Air Force
Air Force as Chinese Boy (uncredited)
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1942