Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1930-01-06 (70 years old)
Deathday
2000-08-22
Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Also known As
Charles J. Kalani
Professor Tanaka
Charles J. Kalani Jr.
Prof. Toru Tanaka
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 a...
1987
as Subzero
1992
as Rushmore
1983
as Sumo Servant
1995
as Cookie (uncredited)
1987
as Dozu
1990
as (uncredited)
1986
as Prof. Toru Tanaka
1985
as Prof. Toru Tanaka
1994
as Himself (archive footage)
1984
as Hashimoto
1991
as Tanaka
1982
as Akira
1981
as The Professor
1983
as Banzai Wrestler #1
1985
1986
as Lord Percy's Bodyguard
1986
as Yamagani San
1988
as Butcher
1989
as Android
1989
as Sugai's Man
1990
as Chinese Warrior #2
1990
as Jimmy Kong
1991
as Ikiru-Sun
1985
as Sumo Guard
1993
as Tough Asian Man
1985
as Butler
1986
as Professor Toru Tanaka
1991
as Wrestler
1973
as Prof. Toru Tanaka
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