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.
2007
as Chinese Restaurant Owner
1986
as Chinese Laborer #6
1983
as Gardener
1968
as Viet Cong Soldier (uncredited)
1966
as Crewman (uncredited)
1965
as Hatchetman (uncredited)
1958
as Chinese Soldier (uncredited)
1958
as Waiter (uncredited)
1957
as Guard
1956
as Extra (uncredited)
1955
as Clinic Orderly (uncredited)
1955
as Third Brother (uncredited)
1944
as Yen Choy - Chinese Boy (uncredited)
1943
as Chinese Boy (uncredited)
1942
as Lu-Chi
1937
as Yuan's Son