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Professor Toru Tanaka

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Known For

70 Years Old

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)

Born

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA on 6th January 1930

Died

22nd August 2000

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The A-Team
Ling, the Bodyguard
The A-Team Image
The A-Team
Fröbe
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The Fall Guy
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Little House on the Prairie
Burke's Law Image
Burke's Law
Sumo #1
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Airwolf
Bandit King
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Tales of the Gold Monkey
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The Running Man
Subzero
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Last Action Hero
Tough Asian Man
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3 Ninjas
Rushmore
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Butler
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Black Rain
Sugai's Man
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Darkman
Chinese Warrior #2
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Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
Lao
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Wizards and Warriors
Volunteers Image
Volunteers
Sumo Guard
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Alligator 2: The Mutation
Wrestler
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Revenge of the Ninja
Sumo Servant
Dead Heat Image
Dead Heat
Butcher
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The Perfect Weapon
Tanaka
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Shanghai Surprise
Yamagani San
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An Eye for an Eye
The Professor
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Martial Law
Jimmy Kong
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Hard Justice
Cookie (uncredited)
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Catch the Heat
Dozu
Deadly Game Image
Deadly Game
Ikiru-Sun
Bad Guys Image
Bad Guys
Lord Percy's Bodyguard
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
Hashimoto
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Off the Wall
Banzai Wrestler #1
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Secret Agent 00 Soul
(uncredited)
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Tag Team Champions
Professor Toru Tanaka
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Modesty Blaise
Akira
Hyper Space Image
Hyper Space
Android
The Best of the WWF: volume 7 Image
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
Prof. Toru Tanaka
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The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Himself (archive footage)
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Best of the WWF Volume 2
Prof. Toru Tanaka
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WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973
Prof. Toru Tanaka