Professor Toru Tanaka

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

38

Gender

Male

Birthday

1930-01-06

Day of death

2000-08-22 (70 years old)

Place of Birth

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • Little House on the Prairie

    Little House on the Prairie

  • Airwolf

    Airwolf

  • The Fall Guy

    The Fall Guy

  • Last Action Hero

    Last Action Hero

  • Burke's Law

    Burke's Law

  • The Running Man

    The Running Man

  • Black Rain

    Black Rain

  • Alligator 2: The Mutation

    Alligator 2: The Mutation

  • Dead Heat

    Dead Heat

  • Tales of the Gold Monkey

    Tales of the Gold Monkey

  • Hard Justice

    Hard Justice

  • The Perfect Weapon

    The Perfect Weapon

  • Volunteers

    Volunteers

  • Catch the Heat

    Catch the Heat

  • Darkman

    Darkman

  • Deadly Game

    Deadly Game

  • Wizards and Warriors

    Wizards and Warriors

  • 3 Ninjas

    3 Ninjas

  • WWF All-Star Wrestling

    WWF All-Star Wrestling

  • Best of the WWF Volume 2

    Best of the WWF Volume 2

  • Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

    Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

  • Shanghai Surprise

    Shanghai Surprise

  • Chattanooga Choo Choo

    Chattanooga Choo Choo

  • Secret Agent 00 Soul

    Secret Agent 00 Soul

  • Hyper Space

    Hyper Space

  • Modesty Blaise

    Modesty Blaise

  • Bad Guys

    Bad Guys

  • Revenge of the Ninja

    Revenge of the Ninja

  • An Eye for an Eye

    An Eye for an Eye

  • Martial Law

    Martial Law

  • Off the Wall

    Off the Wall

  • Pee-wee's Big Adventure

    Pee-wee's Big Adventure

  • The Life And Times of Paul Boesch

    The Life And Times of Paul Boesch

  • WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973

    WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973

  • Tag Team Champions

    Tag Team Champions

  • The Best of the WWF: volume 7

    The Best of the WWF: volume 7