Professor Toru Tanaka
ActingAlso Known As
Charles J. Kalani, Professor Tanaka, Charles J. Kalani Jr., Prof. Toru Tanaka
Biography
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)
Movies
(29 total)
Last Action Hero
as Tough Asian Man
The Running Man
as Subzero
Darkman
as Chinese Warrior #2
Black Rain
as Sugai's Man
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Butler
3 Ninjas
as Rushmore
Dead Heat
as Butcher
Volunteers
as Sumo Guard
Revenge of the Ninja
as Sumo Servant
The Perfect Weapon
as Tanaka
An Eye for an Eye
as The Professor
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Wrestler
Shanghai Surprise
as Yamagani San
Martial Law
as Jimmy Kong
Catch the Heat
as Dozu
Hard Justice
as Cookie (uncredited)
Deadly Game
as Ikiru-Sun
Secret Agent 00 Soul
as (uncredited)
Modesty Blaise
as Akira
TV Shows
(11 total)
The A-Team
as Fröbe
The A-Team
as Ling, the Bodyguard
Airwolf
as Bandit King
Burke's Law
as Sumo #1
Cassie & Co.
as Kiro
USWA Championship Wrestling
as Toru Tanaka
WWF All-Star Wrestling
as Professor Tanaka