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

The Number 23

Chinese Restaurant Owner

Around the World in 80 Days

Extra (uncredited)

The Left Hand of God

Clinic Orderly (uncredited)

The Green Berets

Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)

The Man Who Loved Women

Gardener

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

Third Brother (uncredited)

The Sheepman

Waiter (uncredited)

The Hunters

Chinese Soldier (uncredited)