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
Film 1992
Sumo Servant
Film 1983
Cookie (uncredited)
Film 1995
Dozu
Film 1987
(uncredited)
Film 1990
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Film 1986
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Film 1985
Himself (archive footage)
Film 1994
Hashimoto
Film 1984
Akira
Film 1982
Lao
Film 1985
Yamagani San
Film 1986
Butcher
Film 1988
Android
Film 1989
Jimmy Kong
Film 1990
Ikiru-Sun
Film 1991
Professor Toru Tanaka
Film 1986
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Film 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