Professor Toru Tanaka

Professor Toru Tanaka

Was an American professional wrestler, professional boxer, college football player, soldier, actor, and martial artist who, in fighting rings, was also known as Professor Toru Tanaka, or simply Professor Tanaka. He also taught martial arts in Dallas,Texas. His skills were taught to young men with potential for football greatness. He was located directly across from Southern Methodist University. His students included many All American football players including David Randle. Randle’s training began on his 5th birthday. Randle went on to become one of the most awarded high school football players in Texas history. After high school he played at SMU for one season in 1981. He then transferred to UCLA, where he was part of 2 Rose Bowl victories in 1983 and 1984. Randle always honored Professor Tanaka with the most important influence in the football techniques he used his entire life. (Wikipedia)

Acting

1995

Hard Justice

Cookie (uncredited)

1994

1993

Last Action Hero

Tough Asian Man

1992

3 Ninjas

Rushmore

1991

Deadly Game

Ikiru-Sun

1991

1991

1990

Martial Law

Jimmy Kong

1990

Darkman

Chinese Warrior #2

1989

Black Rain

Sugai's Man

1989

1988

Dead Heat

Butcher

1987

1987

1986

Shanghai Surprise

Yamagani San

1986

Bad Guys

Lord Percy's Bodyguard

1985

Volunteers

Sumo Guard

1985

1985

1985

Best of the WWF Volume 2

Prof. Toru Tanaka

1984

1984

Airwolf

Bandit King

1983

1983

Off the Wall

Banzai Wrestler #1

1983

1983

The A-Team

Ling, the Bodyguard

1983

1982

1981

1981

An Eye for an Eye

The Professor

1977

1975

WWF All-Star Wrestling

Professor Tanaka

1974

Infos

Full Name
Professor Toru Tanaka
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
1/6/1930
Date of Death
8/22/2000
Also Known As

Charles J. Kalani

Professor Tanaka

Charles J. Kalani Jr.

Prof. Toru Tanaka