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 Running Man
The Running Man
3 Ninjas
3 Ninjas
Revenge of the Ninja
Revenge of the Ninja
Catch the Heat
Catch the Heat
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
Best of the WWF Volume 2
Best of the WWF Volume 2

Filmography

1995 Hard Justice
as Cookie (uncredited)
1994 The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
as Himself (archive footage)
1994 Burke's Law
as Sumo #1
1993 Last Action Hero
as Tough Asian Man
1992 3 Ninjas
as Rushmore
1991 Deadly Game
as Ikiru-Sun
1991 Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Wrestler
1991 The Perfect Weapon
as Tanaka
1990 Martial Law
as Jimmy Kong
1990 Darkman
as Chinese Warrior #2
1990 Secret Agent 00 Soul
as (uncredited)
1989 Black Rain
as Sugai's Man
1989 Hyper Space
as Android
1988 Dead Heat
as Butcher
1987 The Running Man
as Subzero
1987 Catch the Heat
as Dozu
1986 Shanghai Surprise
as Yamagani San
1986 The Best of the WWF: volume 7
as Prof. Toru Tanaka
1986 Bad Guys
as Lord Percy's Bodyguard
1986 Tag Team Champions
as Professor Toru Tanaka