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)
Filmography
all 35
Movies 27
TV Shows 8
self 2
Hard Justice (1995)
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch (1994)
Burke's Law (1994)
Last Action Hero (1993)
3 Ninjas (1992)
Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991)
Deadly Game (1991)
The Perfect Weapon (1991)
Martial Law (1990)
Darkman (1990)
Secret Agent 00 Soul (1990)
Black Rain (1989)
Hyper Space (1989)
Dead Heat (1988)
The Running Man (1987)
Catch the Heat (1987)
Shanghai Surprise (1986)
The Best of the WWF: volume 7 (1986)
Bad Guys (1986)
Tag Team Champions (1986)
Volunteers (1985)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985)
Best of the WWF Volume 2 (1985)
Airwolf (1984)
Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
Off the Wall (1983)
Wizards and Warriors (1983)
The A-Team (1983)
Gavilan (1982)
Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
Modesty Blaise (1982)
The Fall Guy (1981)
An Eye for an Eye (1981)
Little House on the Prairie (1974)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1930-01-06
Deathday2000-08-22 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceHonolulu, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsCharles J. Kalani, Professor Tanaka, Charles J. Kalani Jr., Prof. Toru Tanaka
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