Acting · Los Angeles, California, USA · Born April 6, 1932
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.
MovieThe Number 23
2007
as Chinese Restaurant Owner
MovieBig Trouble
1986
as Chinese Laborer #6
MovieThe Man Who Loved Women
1983
as Gardener
MovieThe Green Berets
1968
as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)
TVStar Trek
1966
as Crewman (uncredited)
TVThe Wild Wild West
1965
as Hatchetman (uncredited)
MovieThe Hunters
1958
as Chinese Soldier (uncredited)
MovieThe Sheepman
1958
as Waiter (uncredited)
MovieChina Gate
1957
as Guard
MovieAround the World in 80 Days
1956
as Extra (uncredited)
MovieThe Left Hand of God
1955
as Clinic Orderly (uncredited)
MovieLove Is a Many-Splendored Thing
1955
as Third Brother (uncredited)
MovieHeavenly Days
1944
as Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited)
MovieAir Force
1943
as Chinese Boy (uncredited)
MovieLady from Chungking
1942
as Lu-Chi
The Rainbow Pass
1937
as Yuan's Son
