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Professor Toru Tanaka
Born
Jan 6, 1930
Died: Aug 22, 2000
Lived 70 years
Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
30
Movies
11
TV Shows
Also Known As
Charles J. Kalani
Professor Tanaka
Charles J. Kalani Jr.
Prof. Toru Tanaka
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Professor Toru Tanaka
Acting
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.
Movies
30
TV Shows
11
Hard Justice
as
Cookie (uncredited)
1995
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
as
Himself (archive footage)
1994
Last Action Hero
as
Tough Asian Man
1993
3 Ninjas
as
Rushmore
1992
Deadly Game
as
Ikiru-Sun
1991
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as
Wrestler
1991
The Perfect Weapon
as
Tanaka
1991
Martial Law
as
Jimmy Kong
1990
Darkman
as
Chinese Warrior #2
1990
Secret Agent 00 Soul
as
(uncredited)
1990
Black Rain
as
Sugai's Man
1989
Hyper Space
as
Android
1989
Dead Heat
as
Butcher
1988
The Running Man
as
Subzero
1987
Catch the Heat
as
Dozu
1987
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
1986
Volunteers
as
Sumo Guard
1985
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