Gerald Okamura
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gerald Okamura (born 1940) is an American theatrical martial artist. Gerald started martial arts with judo in 1953. He has practiced kendo, aikido, taekwondo, and he is currently a 5th degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo (his sensei was Jimmy H. Woo). Gerald is a designer of various types of weaponry that have been featured in dozens of movies and publications across the world. Okamura began doing stunts in 1975, getting his first credited role in 1980. Since then he has appeared in 39 feature films, notably Big Trouble in Little China, Samurai Cop, Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance, Ninja Academy, 9ยฝ Ninjas!, Ring of Fire, Blade, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Other roles he's played are Kai-Ogi in Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, a sensei in Power Rangers Wild Force, and Chao Chong in VR Troopers.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 ยทThe Bounceras The Master
- 2024 ยทKiller Exas Sugimoto
- 2020 ยทAwesomely Righteous & Radicalas (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
- 2015 ยทSamurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeanceas Okamura
- 2015 ยทThe Real Miyagias Self
- 2012 ยทMonster Rollas Blind Chef
- 2009 ยทG.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobraas Hard Master
- 2009 ยทHellbindersas Buddhist Priest
- 2005 ยทVampire Assassinas Master Kao
- 2005 ยทConfessions of an Action Staras Asian Member
- 2004 ยทSWAT: Warhead Oneas Peter Chiang
- 2003 ยทThe Circuit 2: The Final Punchas Ming Li
- 2002 ยทRedemptionas Kwai Lo
- 1998 ยทBladeas Vampire (uncredited)
- 1998 ยทL.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beachas Fu
- 1997 ยทLittle Bigfootas Cook
- 1996 ยทBloodsport IIIas Voice of the Judge (voice)
- 1996 ยทDay of the Warrioras Fu
- 1996 ยทFor Life or Deathas Ancient Priest
- 1995 ยทThe Power Withinas Yung
- 1995 ยทCarnival of Wolvesas Bodyguard #2
- 1995 ยทMortal Kombatas Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
- 1994 ยทCage II: The Arena of Deathas Dr. Wo
- 1994 ยทThe Dallas Connectionas Fu
- 1994 ยทThe Shadowas Tibetan Passenger
- 1993 ยทFit to Killas Commando
- 1993 ยทFirepoweras Fighter
- 1993 ยทPower Rangersas Sensei
- 1993 ยทFull Impactas Japanese Fighter
- 1993 ยทHot Shots! Part Deuxas Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
- 1993 ยทShootfighter: Fight to the Deathas Shootfighting Ref
- 1993 ยทRing of Fire II: Blood and Steelas Garbage Gang Member
- 1992 ยทAmerican Streetfighteras Ogawa
- 1992 ยทRapid Fireas Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
- 1992 ยทDeadly Betas Fighter
- 1992 ยทShadow of the Dragonas Temple Priest
- 1991 ยทCapital Punishmentas Henchman (uncredited)
- 1991 ยทSamurai Copas Okamura
- 1991 ยทShowdown in Little Tokyoas Hagata, the Torturer
- 1991 ยทKarate Warsas Nakaso
- 1991 ยทThe Master Demonas The Master Demon
- 1991 ยท9 1/2 Ninjas!as Master
- 1990 ยทAftershockas Fighter (uncredited)
- 1989 ยทNinja Academyas Chiba
- 1989 ยทTime Burst: The Final Allianceas Master
- 1986 ยทBig Trouble in Little Chinaas Wing Kong Hatchet Man
- 1985 ยทSword of Heavenas Third Monk
- 1985 ยทFury to Freedomas
- 1985 ยทJ.O.E. and the Colonelas Trainer
- 1985 ยทMy Science Projectas Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
- 1984 ยทNinja Bustersas Master
- 1983 ยทAngel of H.E.A.T.as Hans Zeisel
- 1981 ยทFalcon Crestas Mr. Ito
- 1981 ยทThe Weapons of Deathas Chong
- 1981 ยทCharlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queenas Club Shanghai Bouncer
- 1980 ยทThe Octagonas Ninja Instructor
- 1976 ยทChesty Anderson U.S. Navyas Karate Expert
- 1975 ยทThe Killer Eliteas Airport Thug (uncredited)