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)
Rushmore
Movie 1992
Sumo Servant
Movie 1983
Cookie (uncredited)
Movie 1995
Dozu
Movie 1987
(uncredited)
Movie 1990
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Movie 1986
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Movie 1985
Himself (archive footage)
Movie 1994
Hashimoto
Movie 1984
Akira
Movie 1982
Lao
Movie 1985
Yamagani San
Movie 1986
Butcher
Movie 1988
Android
Movie 1989
Jimmy Kong
Movie 1990
Ikiru-Sun
Movie 1991
Professor Toru Tanaka
Movie 1986
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Movie 1973
Fröbe
Tv 1983
Tv 1974
Tv 1982
Tv 1981
Tv 1983
Bandit King
Tv 1984
Ling, the Bodyguard
Tv 1983
Sumo #1
Tv 1994