Professor Toru Tanaka

1930-01-06 – 2000-08-22 (age 70) Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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Biography

Charles J. Kalani, Jr., known in the entertainment industry as Professor Toru Tanaka, was an American professional wrestler, professional boxer, college football player, soldier, actor, and martial arts instructor.

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Professor Toru Tanaka

Known For

The Running Man

The Running Man

1987

as Subzero

Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero

1993

as Tough Asian Man

Black Rain

Black Rain

1989

as Sugai's Man

Darkman

Darkman

1990

as Chinese Warrior #2

3 Ninjas

3 Ninjas

1992

as Rushmore

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

1985

as Butler

The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

1991

as Tanaka

Revenge of the Ninja

Revenge of the Ninja

1983

as Sumo Servant

Dead Heat

Dead Heat

1988

as Butcher

Hard Justice

Hard Justice

1995

as Cookie (uncredited)

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

1985

as Lao

Martial Law

Martial Law

1990

as Jimmy Kong

Volunteers

Volunteers

1985

as Sumo Guard

An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

1981

as The Professor

Shanghai Surprise

Shanghai Surprise

1986

as Yamagani San

Modesty Blaise

Modesty Blaise

1982

as Akira

Alligator 2: The Mutation

Alligator 2: The Mutation

1991

as Wrestler

Deadly Game

Deadly Game

1991

as Ikiru-Sun

Catch the Heat

Catch the Heat

1987

as Dozu

Slapstick of Another Kind

Slapstick of Another Kind

1982

as Sumo (uncredited)