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Professor Toru Tanaka

Professor Toru Tanaka

Birthday: 1930-01-06 | Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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)

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1995
Hard Justice

as    Cookie (uncredited)

1992
3 Ninjas

as    Rushmore

1991
The Perfect Weapon

as    Tanaka

1990
Martial Law

as    Jimmy Kong

1987
Catch the Heat

as    Dozu

1987
The Running Man

as    Subzero

1986
The Best of the WWF: volume 7

as    Prof. Toru Tanaka

1986
Shanghai Surprise

as    Yamagani San

1985
Best of the WWF Volume 2

as    Prof. Toru Tanaka

1984
Chattanooga Choo Choo

as    Hashimoto

1983
Revenge of the Ninja

as    Sumo Servant

1982
Modesty Blaise

as    Akira

1981
An Eye for an Eye

as    The Professor

1973
WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973

as    Prof. Toru Tanaka