Professor Toru Tanaka
Actor
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)
Filmography
The Running Man
as Subzero 1987
Darkman
as Chinese Warrior #2 1990
Black Rain
as Sugai's Man 1989
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Butler 1985
3 Ninjas
as Rushmore 1992
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
as Lao 1985
Dead Heat
as Butcher 1988
Volunteers
as Sumo Guard 1985
Revenge of the Ninja
as Sumo Servant 1983
The Perfect Weapon
as Tanaka 1991
An Eye for an Eye
as The Professor 1981
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Wrestler 1991
Shanghai Surprise
as Yamagani San 1986
Martial Law
as Jimmy Kong 1990
Catch the Heat
as Dozu 1987
Hard Justice
as Cookie (uncredited) 1995