Professor 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 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)

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Recent movies

#	Name	Character	Rating
1	Last Action Hero (1993)	Tough Asian Man		6.5
2	3 Ninjas (1992)	Rushmore		6
3	The Perfect Weapon (1991)	Tanaka		5
4	Deadly Game (1991)	Ikiru-Sun	-	-
5	Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991)	Wrestler		8
6	Darkman (1990)	Chinese Warrior #2		6.4
7	Martial Law (1990)	Jimmy Kong		4.5
8	Secret Agent 00 Soul (1990)	(uncredited)	-	-
9	Hyper Space (1989)	Android	-	-
10	Black Rain (1989)	Sugai's Man		6.1
11	Dead Heat (1988)	Butcher		6.8
12	The Running Man (1987)	Subzero		6.8
13	Shanghai Surprise (1986)	Yamagani San		5
14	Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985)	Lao		5.3
15	Volunteers (1985)	Sumo Guard	-	-
16	Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)	Butler		6.2
17	Revenge of the Ninja (1983)	Sumo Servant		4.7
18	An Eye for an Eye (1981)	The Professor		4