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)
Known for
ActingBirthday
January 6, 1930Deathday
August 22, 2000Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
28Place of birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USAAlso known as
Charles J. Kalani, Professor Tanaka, Charles J. Kalani Jr., Prof. Toru TanakaCast credits
The Running Man
Subzero3 Ninjas
RushmoreRevenge of the Ninja
Sumo ServantHard Justice
Cookie (uncredited)Catch the Heat
DozuSecret Agent 00 Soul
(uncredited)The Best of the WWF: volume 7
Prof. Toru TanakaBest of the WWF Volume 2
Prof. Toru TanakaThe Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Himself (archive footage)Chattanooga Choo Choo
HashimotoThe Perfect Weapon
TanakaModesty Blaise
AkiraAn Eye for an Eye
The ProfessorOff the Wall
Banzai Wrestler #1Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
LaoBad Guys
Lord Percy's BodyguardShanghai Surprise
Yamagani SanDead Heat
ButcherHyper Space
AndroidBlack Rain
Sugai's ManDarkman
Chinese Warrior #2