Portrait of Professor Toru Tanaka

Professor Toru Tanaka

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Jan 06 1930
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Death: Tue, Aug 22 2000
Professor Toru Tanaka is 70 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Hard Justice
Hard Justice
Professor Toru Tanaka was
65 in Hard Justice
as 'Cookie (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Professor Toru Tanaka was
64 in The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Professor Toru Tanaka was
63 in Last Action Hero
as 'Tough Asian Man'.
Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of 3 Ninjas
3 Ninjas
Professor Toru Tanaka was
62 in 3 Ninjas
as 'Rushmore'.
Fri, Aug 07 1992
Poster of Deadly Game
Deadly Game
Professor Toru Tanaka was
61 in Deadly Game
as 'Ikiru-Sun'.
Wed, Jul 10 1991
Poster of Alligator 2: The Mutation
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Professor Toru Tanaka was
61 in Alligator 2: The Mutation
as 'Wrestler'.
Fri, Jul 05 1991
Poster of The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon
Professor Toru Tanaka was
61 in The Perfect Weapon
as 'Tanaka'.
Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of Martial Law
Martial Law
Professor Toru Tanaka was
60 in Martial Law
as 'Jimmy Kong'.
Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of Darkman
Darkman
Professor Toru Tanaka was
60 in Darkman
as 'Chinese Warrior #2'.
Fri, Aug 24 1990
Poster of Secret Agent 00 Soul
Secret Agent 00 Soul
Professor Toru Tanaka was
60 in Secret Agent 00 Soul
as '(uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 01 1990
Poster of Black Rain
Black Rain
Professor Toru Tanaka was
59 in Black Rain
as 'Sugai's Man'.
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Hyper Space
Hyper Space
Professor Toru Tanaka was
59 in Hyper Space
as 'Android'.
Sat, Apr 01 1989
Poster of Dead Heat
Dead Heat
Professor Toru Tanaka was
58 in Dead Heat
as 'Butcher'.
Fri, May 06 1988
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Professor Toru Tanaka was
57 in The Running Man
as 'Subzero'.
Fri, Nov 13 1987
Poster of Catch the Heat
Catch the Heat
Professor Toru Tanaka was
57 in Catch the Heat
as 'Dozu'.
Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of Shanghai Surprise
Shanghai Surprise
Professor Toru Tanaka was
56 in Shanghai Surprise
as 'Yamagani San'.
Fri, Aug 29 1986
Poster of The Best of the WWF: volume 7
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
Professor Toru Tanaka was
56 in The Best of the WWF: volume 7
as 'Prof. Toru Tanaka'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Bad Guys
Bad Guys
Professor Toru Tanaka was
56 in Bad Guys
as 'Lord Percy's Bodyguard'.
Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Tag Team Champions
Tag Team Champions
Professor Toru Tanaka was
56 in Tag Team Champions
as 'Professor Toru Tanaka'.
Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of Volunteers
Volunteers
Professor Toru Tanaka was
55 in Volunteers
as 'Sumo Guard'.
Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Professor Toru Tanaka was
55 in Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as 'Butler'.
Fri, Jul 26 1985
Poster of Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
Professor Toru Tanaka was
55 in Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
as 'Lao'.
Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of Best of the WWF Volume 2
Best of the WWF Volume 2
Professor Toru Tanaka was
54 in Best of the WWF Volume 2
as 'Prof. Toru Tanaka'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Chattanooga Choo Choo
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Professor Toru Tanaka was
54 in Chattanooga Choo Choo
as 'Hashimoto'.
Fri, May 18 1984
Poster of Revenge of the Ninja
Revenge of the Ninja
Professor Toru Tanaka was
53 in Revenge of the Ninja
as 'Sumo Servant'.
Wed, Sep 07 1983
Poster of Off the Wall
Off the Wall
Professor Toru Tanaka was
53 in Off the Wall
as 'Banzai Wrestler #1'.
Fri, Jul 01 1983
Poster of Modesty Blaise
Modesty Blaise
Professor Toru Tanaka was
51 in Modesty Blaise
as 'Akira'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye
Professor Toru Tanaka was
51 in An Eye for an Eye
as 'The Professor'.
Fri, Aug 14 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Professor Toru Tanaka was
64+ in Burke's Law
as 'Sumo #1'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Airwolf
Airwolf
Professor Toru Tanaka was
54+ in Airwolf
as 'Bandit King'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1984
Poster of Wizards and Warriors
Wizards and Warriors
Professor Toru Tanaka was
53+ in Wizards and Warriors
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 26 1983
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Professor Toru Tanaka was
53+ in The A-Team
as 'Fröbe, Ling, the Bodyguard'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Tales of the Gold Monkey
Tales of the Gold Monkey
Professor Toru Tanaka was
52+ in Tales of the Gold Monkey
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
Professor Toru Tanaka was
51+ in The Fall Guy
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1981
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Professor Toru Tanaka was
44+ in Little House on the Prairie
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974