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He was known by the ring names Professor Toru Tanaka, or simply Professor Tanaka. He was best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF, now WWE), and was a 3-time Tag Team Championship (with partner Mr. Fuji) and one-time International Tag Team Champion (with Mitsu Arakawa).
Professor Toru Tanaka. Actor: Last Action Hero. Built like the proverbial Patton tank, Professor Toru Tanaka was arguably the successor to Harold Sakata as the archetypal Asian henchman who possessed incredible strength, and clobbered those foolish enough to tangle with him.
Professor Toru Tanaka. Actor: Last Action Hero. Built like the proverbial Patton tank, Professor Toru Tanaka was arguably the successor to Harold Sakata as the archetypal Asian henchman who possessed incredible strength, and clobbered those foolish enough to tangle with him.
Charles "Charlie" J. Kalani, Jr. (January 6, 1930 – August 22, 2000) 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.
Professor Toru Tanaka's official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more.
Aug 22, 2000 · Full wrestling profile of Professor Toru Tanaka, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.
Aug 22, 2000 · Professor Toru Tanaka Biography 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.
Aug 22, 2000 · Also known as Prof. Toru Tanaka, Professor Tanaka, Charlie Kalani, Kalu Kalani, Prince Kalani, Mr. Akanat, Okiyama. Overview. Career.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Professor Toru Tanaka began competing in professional wrestling in 1967. A former Judo instructor, he used every bit of his knowledge of martial arts in the squared...
After his Army service, Kalani entered professional wrestling in 1967 and took the stage name, Professor Toru Tanaka. During his wrestling career, he brought a lot of martial art experience to the ring.
