Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 6, 1930
Place of Birth:
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Social Media
Professor 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)
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hard Justice | Cookie (uncredited) |
| 1994 | The Life And Times of Paul Boesch | Himself (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | Tough Asian Man |
| 1992 | 3 Ninjas | Rushmore |
| 1991 | The Perfect Weapon | Tanaka |
| 1991 | Deadly Game | Ikiru-Sun |
| 1991 | Alligator 2: The Mutation | Wrestler |
| 1990 | Secret Agent 00 Soul | (uncredited) |
| 1990 | Martial Law | Jimmy Kong |
| 1990 | Darkman | Chinese Warrior #2 |
| 1989 | Hyper Space | Android |
| 1989 | Black Rain | Sugai's Man |
| 1988 | Dead Heat | Butcher |
| 1987 | The Running Man | Subzero |
| 1987 | Catch the Heat | Dozu |
| 1986 | The Best of the WWF: volume 7 | Prof. Toru Tanaka |
| 1986 | Bad Guys | Lord Percy's Bodyguard |
| 1986 | Shanghai Surprise | Yamagani San |
| 1986 | Tag Team Champions | Professor Toru Tanaka |
| 1985 | Best of the WWF Volume 2 | Prof. Toru Tanaka |
| 1985 | Missing in Action 2: The Beginning | Lao |
| 1985 | Volunteers | Sumo Guard |
| 1985 | Pee-wee's Big Adventure | Butler |
| 1984 | Chattanooga Choo Choo | Hashimoto |
| 1983 | Revenge of the Ninja | Sumo Servant |
| 1983 | Off the Wall | Banzai Wrestler #1 |
| 1982 | Modesty Blaise | Akira |
| 1981 | An Eye for an Eye | The Professor |
| 1973 | WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973 | Prof. Toru Tanaka |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Burke's Law | Sumo #1 |
| 1984 | Airwolf | Bandit King |
| 1983 | The A-Team | Fröbe |
| 1983 | Wizards and Warriors | |
| 1983 | The A-Team | Ling, the Bodyguard |
| 1982 | Tales of the Gold Monkey | |
| 1981 | The Fall Guy | |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie |