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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)