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