Tor Kamata

Tor Kamata

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Acting

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1937-03-09

  • Day of Death

    2007-07-23 (70 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Territory of Hawaii, USA

Biography

Tor Kamata (born McRonald Kamaka, March 9, 1937 – July 23, 2007) was an American-Canadian professional wrestler best known for his work during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s as a classic wrestling heel. He competed in major promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, the American Wrestling Association (AWA), and the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), capturing notable titles including the AWA World Tag Team Championship and the PWF World Heavyweight Championship.

Renowned for his aggressive in-ring style and controversial tactics—such as throwing salt into opponents’ eyes—Kamata became a recognizable figure in sports entertainment. His signature move, the “judo chop,” crossed into mainstream pop culture, referenced in media like Peanuts and later parodied in the Austin Powers films.

Acting