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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1/6/1930
Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Also Known As
Charles J. KalaniProfessor TanakaCharles J. Kalani Jr.
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 playe...
Known For
The Running Man
as Subzero
3 Ninjas
as Rushmore
Last Action Hero
as Tough Asian Man
Dead Heat
as Butcher
Hard Justice
as Cookie (uncredited)
Deadly Game
as Ikiru-Sun
Volunteers
as Sumo Guard
Modesty Blaise
as Akira
Bad Guys
as Lord Percy's Bodyguard
Martial Law
as Jimmy Kong
Shanghai Surprise
as Yamagani San
An Eye for an Eye
as The Professor
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
as Lao
Hyper Space
as Android
Darkman
as Chinese Warrior #2
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Butler
Black Rain
as Sugai's Man
Catch the Heat
as Dozu
Alligator 2: The Mutation
as Wrestler
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
as Himself (archive footage)