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Professor Toru Tanaka
Acting
Born January 6, 1930 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Died August 22, 2000
Also known as Charles J. Kalani · Professor Tanaka · Charles J. Kalani Jr.
Biography
Charles J. Kalani, Jr., known in the entertainment industry as Professor Toru Tanaka, was an American professional wrestler, professional boxer, college football player, soldier, actor, and martial arts instructor.
Filmography21 titles

Little House on the Prairie
1974
1974

Airwolf
1984as Bandit King
1984as Bandit King

The Fall Guy
1981
1981

The A-Team
1983as Fröbe
1983as Fröbe

Black Rain
1989as Sugai's Man
1989as Sugai's Man

Last Action Hero
1993as Tough Asian Man
1993as Tough Asian Man

The Running Man
1987as Subzero
1987as Subzero

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985as Butler
1985as Butler

Darkman
1990as Chinese Warrior #2
1990as Chinese Warrior #2

The Perfect Weapon
1991as Tanaka
1991as Tanaka

Revenge of the Ninja
1983as Sumo Servant
1983as Sumo Servant

Martial Law
1990as Jimmy Kong
1990as Jimmy Kong

Dead Heat
1988as Butcher
1988as Butcher

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
1985as Lao
1985as Lao

3 Ninjas
1992as Rushmore
1992as Rushmore

Volunteers
1985as Sumo Guard
1985as Sumo Guard

An Eye for an Eye
1981as The Professor
1981as The Professor

Alligator II: The Mutation
1991as Wrestler
1991as Wrestler

Catch the Heat
1987as Dozu
1987as Dozu

Shanghai Surprise
1986as Yamagani San
1986as Yamagani San

Slapstick of Another Kind
1982as Sumo (uncredited)
1982as Sumo (uncredited)