- Honorably served in the US Army from 1955 through 1966, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
- Former 3-time WWF (now WWE) Tag Team Champion, with Mr Fuji.
- Tanaka appeared in the 1980s 'Just a Gigolo' music video by artist David Lee Roth.
- Professional wrestler turned character actor.
- In contrast to his villainous in-ring and on-screen persona, Charlie Kalani was a kind-hearted and generous individual.
- Professional wrestler/actor.
- Was considered for the role of Master Tatsu in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990).
- Was billed at 5'11" and 275 lbs. during his wrestling days.
- Was the uncle of Leif Einarsson.
- Was in two different movies with Arnold Schwarzenegger - The Running Man and Last Action Hero.
- WWE Hall of Famer.
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