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Professor Toru Tanaka

Born
January 6, 1930
Died
August 22, 2000
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
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
(1987)
Subzero
Last Action Hero
(1993)
Tough Asian Man
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
(1985)
Lao
Black Rain
(1989)
Sugai's Man
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
(1985)
Butler
Darkman
(1990)
Chinese Warrior #2
3 Ninjas
(1992)
Rushmore
Dead Heat
(1988)
Butcher
An Eye for an Eye
(1981)
The Professor
Martial Law
(1990)
Jimmy Kong
Shanghai Surprise
(1986)
Yamagani San
The Perfect Weapon
(1991)
Tanaka
Alligator 2: The Mutation
(1991)
Tokyo Joe
Volunteers
(1985)
Sumo Guard
Revenge of the Ninja
(1983)
Sumo Servant
Hard Justice
(1995)
Cookie (uncredited)
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