Professor Toru Tanaka
Jan 6, 1930 — Aug 22, 2000 (70 years)
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
23 Movies
5 Series
A career spanning 53+ years and 28+ titles makes Professor Toru Tanaka one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Tough Asian Man in 'Last Action Hero' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Action has been his most frequent territory.
70R.I.P.
23Movies
5Series
Professor Toru Tanaka
23 Movies
5 Series
A career spanning 53+ years and 28+ titles makes Professor Toru Tanaka one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Tough Asian Man in 'Last Action Hero' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Action has been his most frequent territory.
70 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
23
Movies
5
Series
Movies
The Running Man
1987
Last Action Hero
1993
Black Rain
1989
3 Ninjas
1992
Darkman
1990
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Dead Heat
1988
Revenge of the Ninja
1983
The Perfect Weapon
1991
Alligator 2: The Mutation
1991
An Eye for an Eye
1981
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
1985
Volunteers
1985
Shanghai Surprise
1986
Martial Law
1990
Catch the Heat
1987
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982
Hard Justice
1995
Bad Guys
1986
Chattanooga Choo Choo
1984
Off the Wall
1983
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Burke's Law
Sumo #1 · 1 episode
1995
TV
Hard Justice
Cookie (uncredited)
1995
Film
Last Action Hero
Tough Asian Man
1993
Film
3 Ninjas
Rushmore
1992
Film
Alligator 2: The Mutation
Wrestler
1991
Film
The Perfect Weapon
Tanaka
1991
Film
Martial Law
Jimmy Kong
1990
Film
Darkman
Chinese Warrior #2
1990
Film
Black Rain
Sugai's Man
1989
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Professor Toru Tanaka still alive?
Professor Toru Tanaka passed away on August 22, 2000 at age 70.
What are the most famous roles of Professor Toru Tanaka?
Professor Toru Tanaka is best known for roles in Last Action Hero, The Running Man, Darkman.
How many movies has Professor Toru Tanaka been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1973), Professor Toru Tanaka has appeared in 23 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Professor Toru Tanaka's first movie?
The career of Professor Toru Tanaka began with WWE at Madison Square Garden: June 30, 1973 (1973).
What is Professor Toru Tanaka's most recent movie or series?
Professor Toru Tanaka's most recent release is Hard Justice, which premiered on July 15, 1995.
What TV shows has Professor Toru Tanaka appeared in?
On television, Professor Toru Tanaka has appeared in The A-Team, Little House on the Prairie, Airwolf, The Fall Guy.
Professor Toru Tanaka
1930-01-06 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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.