Martin Tanaka

Martin Tanaka

Martin Hisao Tanaka was an American professional wrestler better known as Duke Keomuka. He is the father of wrestler Pat Tanaka and referee Jimmy Tanaka. Because he was a Japanese American in California during World War II, Tanaka was interned at Manzanar. In the 1950s, Keomuka formed a very successful tag team with Hiro Matsuda. Keomuka was also a top wrestler in the 1950s and the 1960s while competing in Texas before settling in Florida. Keomuka died on June 30, 1991 at the age of 70. His son was scheduled for a match teaming up with Paul Diamond (who at the time worked as Kato of the Orient Express tag team) to take on Haku and The Barbarian but didn't arrive as his father died the day before the match, so his manager Mr. Fuji took his place.

  • Title: Martin Tanaka
  • Popularity: 0.001
  • Known For: Acting
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  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Also Known As: Duke Keomuka, Hisao Tanaka
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Martin Tanaka Movies

  • 1984
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    NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

    NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

    7 1984 HD

    One million dollars is on the line as NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes with legendary boxing champion "Smokin" Joe...

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Ric Flair

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  • 2007
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    The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

    The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

    9 2007 HD

    Documentary that chronicles the story of the Von Erich family, siblings and wrestlers who attained the heights of championship glory but who also...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Martin Tanaka

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