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)
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)
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Filmography (Movies)
Hard Justice
Character:Cookie (uncredited)
Release Date:15/07/1995
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Character:Himself (archive footage)
Release Date:01/04/1994
Last Action Hero
Character:Tough Asian Man
Release Date:18/06/1993
3 Ninjas
Character:Rushmore
Release Date:07/08/1992
Deadly Game
Character:Ikiru-Sun
Release Date:10/07/1991
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Character:Wrestler
Release Date:05/07/1991
The Perfect Weapon
Character:Tanaka
Release Date:15/03/1991
Martial Law
Character:Jimmy Kong
Release Date:01/10/1990
Darkman
Character:Chinese Warrior #2
Release Date:24/08/1990
Secret Agent 00 Soul
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:01/02/1990
Black Rain
Character:Sugai's Man
Release Date:22/09/1989
Hyper Space
Character:Android
Release Date:01/04/1989
Dead Heat
Character:Butcher
Release Date:06/05/1988
The Running Man
Character:Subzero
Release Date:13/11/1987
Catch the Heat
Character:Dozu
Release Date:01/10/1987
Shanghai Surprise
Character:Yamagani San
Release Date:29/08/1986
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
Character:Prof. Toru Tanaka
Release Date:06/06/1986
Bad Guys
Character:Lord Percy's Bodyguard
Release Date:14/03/1986
Tag Team Champions
Character:Professor Toru Tanaka
Release Date:01/03/1986
Volunteers
Character:Sumo Guard
Release Date:16/08/1985
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Character:Butler
Release Date:26/07/1985
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
Character:Lao
Release Date:01/03/1985
Best of the WWF Volume 2
Character:Prof. Toru Tanaka
Release Date:01/01/1985
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Character:Hashimoto
Release Date:18/05/1984
Revenge of the Ninja
Character:Sumo Servant
Release Date:07/09/1983
Off the Wall
Character:Banzai Wrestler #1
Release Date:01/07/1983
Modesty Blaise
Character:Akira
Release Date:01/01/1982
An Eye for an Eye
Character:The Professor
Release Date:14/08/1981
WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973
Character:Prof. Toru Tanaka
Release Date:30/07/1973
Television Appearances
Burke's Law
Character:Sumo #1
Airwolf
Character:Bandit King
Wizards and Warriors
Character:
The A-Team
Character:Fröbe
The A-Team
Character:Ling, the Bodyguard
Tales of the Gold Monkey
Character:
The Fall Guy
Character:
USWA Championship Wrestling
Character:Toru Tanaka
WWF All-Star Wrestling
Character:Professor Tanaka
Little House on the Prairie
Character: