Acting

Professor Toru Tanaka

1930-2000

Known for The Running Man, Last Action Hero, Darkman.

14 linked movie credits shown

Born01/06/1930

Died08/22/2000

AgeDied at 70

BirthplaceHonolulu, Hawaii, USA

DepartmentActing

Also known asCharles J. Kalani, Professor Tanaka, Charles J. Kalani Jr., Prof. Toru Tanaka

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.

Movie Credits

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning poster

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985)

As Lao

Action, War, Drama, Thriller

Revenge of the Ninja (1983)

As Sumo Servant

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

The Running Man (1987)

As Subzero

Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984)

As Hashimoto

Comedy

Martial Law (1990)

As Jimmy Kong

Action, Crime, Drama

Last Action Hero (1993)

As Tough Asian Man

Fantasy, Action, Comedy

Dead Heat (1988)

As Butcher

Horror, Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Comedy

Darkman (1990)

As Chinese Warrior #2

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)

As Butler

Comedy, Adventure, Family

Hard Justice (1995)

As Cookie (uncredited)

Action

Volunteers (1985)

As Sumo Guard

Comedy

Black Rain (1989)

As Sugai's Man

Drama, Action, Thriller

Slapstick of Another Kind (1982)

As Sumo (uncredited)

Comedy, Science Fiction

Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991)

As Wrestler

Horror, Action