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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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Poster of Hard Justice

Professor Toru Tanaka was 65 in Hard Justice as 'Cookie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993

Poster of 3 Ninjas

Professor Toru Tanaka was 62 in 3 Ninjas as 'Rushmore'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1992

Poster of Deadly Game

Professor Toru Tanaka was 61 in Deadly Game as 'Ikiru-Sun'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1991

Poster of The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

Professor Toru Tanaka was 61 in The Perfect Weapon as 'Tanaka'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991

Poster of Martial Law

Professor Toru Tanaka was 60 in Martial Law as 'Jimmy Kong'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1990

Poster of Darkman

Professor Toru Tanaka was 60 in Darkman as 'Chinese Warrior #2'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1990

Poster of Black Rain

Professor Toru Tanaka was 59 in Black Rain as 'Sugai's Man'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1989

Poster of Hyper Space

Professor Toru Tanaka was 59 in Hyper Space as 'Android'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1989

Poster of Dead Heat

Professor Toru Tanaka was 58 in Dead Heat as 'Butcher'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1988

Poster of The Running Man

The Running Man

Professor Toru Tanaka was 57 in The Running Man as 'Subzero'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1987

Poster of Catch the Heat

Professor Toru Tanaka was 57 in Catch the Heat as 'Dozu'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1987

Poster of Shanghai Surprise

Shanghai Surprise

Professor Toru Tanaka was 56 in Shanghai Surprise as 'Yamagani San'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986

Poster of Bad Guys

Professor Toru Tanaka was 56 in Bad Guys as 'Lord Percy's Bodyguard'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1986

Poster of Volunteers

Professor Toru Tanaka was 55 in Volunteers as 'Sumo Guard'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

Poster of Chattanooga Choo Choo

Chattanooga Choo Choo

Professor Toru Tanaka was 54 in Chattanooga Choo Choo as 'Hashimoto'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1983

Poster of Off the Wall

Professor Toru Tanaka was 53 in Off the Wall as 'Banzai Wrestler #1'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1983

Poster of Modesty Blaise

Professor Toru Tanaka was 51 in Modesty Blaise as 'Akira'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1981

Poster of WWE at Madison Square Garden: July 30, 1973

WWE at Madison Square Garden: July 30, 1973

Professor Toru Tanaka was 43 in WWE at Madison Square Garden: July 30, 1973 as 'Prof. Toru Tanaka'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1973

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Burke's Law

Professor Toru Tanaka was 64+ in Burke's Law as 'Sumo #1'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994

Poster of Airwolf

Professor Toru Tanaka was 54+ in Airwolf as 'Bandit King'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1984

Poster of Wizards and Warriors

Wizards and Warriors

Professor Toru Tanaka was 53+ in Wizards and Warriors

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 26 1983

Poster of The A-Team

Professor Toru Tanaka was 53+ in The A-Team as 'Fröbe, Ling, the Bodyguard'.

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982

Poster of The Fall Guy

Professor Toru Tanaka was 51+ in The Fall Guy

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974