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, 9½ 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.
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- Born:
- In Hilo, Hawaii
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 54
- First Appeared:
- In the movie The Killer Elite 1975-12-19
- Latest Project:
- Movie Killer Ex 2024-02-22
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Killer Ex | Sugimoto | 2024-02-22 |
| Movie | Awesomely Righteous & Radical | (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage) | 2020-06-04 |
| Movie | The Real Miyagi | Self | 2015-02-20 |
| Movie | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance | Okamura | 2015-10-09 |
| Movie | Hellbinders | Buddhist Priest | 2009-01-01 |
| Movie | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Hard Master | 2009-08-03 |
| Movie | Confessions of an Action Star | Asian Member | 2005-01-23 |
| Movie | Vampire Assassin | Master Kao | 2005-08-09 |
| Movie | SWAT: Warhead One | Peter Chiang | 2004-02-24 |
| Movie | The Circuit 2: The Final Punch | Ming Li | 2003-07-15 |
| Movie | Redemption | Kwai Lo | 2002-05-28 |
| Movie | L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach | Fu | 1998-01-27 |
| Movie | Blade | Vampire (uncredited) | 1998-08-21 |
| Movie | Little Bigfoot | Cook | 1997-06-17 |
| Movie | For Life or Death | Ancient Priest | 1996-01-23 |
| Movie | Bloodsport III | Voice of the Judge (voice) | 1996-12-05 |
| Movie | Day of the Warrior | Fu | 1996-02-14 |
| Movie | Mortal Kombat | Outworld Warrior (uncredited) | 1995-08-18 |
| Movie | Carnival of Wolves | Bodyguard #2 | 1995-09-23 |
| Movie | The Power Within | Yung | 1995-10-24 |
| Movie | The Shadow | Tibetan Passenger | 1994-07-01 |
| Movie | The Dallas Connection | Fu | 1994-10-02 |
| Movie | Cage II: The Arena of Death | Dr. Wo | 1994-12-14 |
| Movie | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Shootfighting Ref | 1993-05-05 |
| Movie | Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel | Garbage Gang Member | 1993-03-17 |
| Movie | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee | 1993-05-21 |
| Movie | Full Impact | Japanese Fighter | 1993-06-01 |
| Movie | Fit to Kill | Commando | 1993-10-27 |
| Movie | Firepower | Fighter | 1993-10-25 |
| Movie | Deadly Bet | Fighter | 1992-04-16 |
| Movie | Shadow of the Dragon | Temple Priest | 1992-01-01 |
| Movie | Rapid Fire | Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited) | 1992-08-21 |
| Movie | American Streetfighter | Ogawa | 1992-12-28 |
| Movie | The Master Demon | The Master Demon | 1991-06-10 |
| Movie | 9 1/2 Ninjas! | Master | 1991-01-24 |
| Movie | Karate Wars | Nakaso | 1991-08-07 |
| Movie | Samurai Cop | Okamura | 1991-11-30 |
| Movie | Capital Punishment | Henchman (uncredited) | 1991-12-21 |
| Movie | Showdown in Little Tokyo | Hagata, the Torturer | 1991-08-23 |
| Movie | Aftershock | Fighter (uncredited) | 1990-10-05 |
| Movie | Time Burst: The Final Alliance | Master | 1989-01-01 |
| Movie | Ninja Academy | Chiba | 1989-08-17 |
| Movie | Big Trouble in Little China | Wing Kong Hatchet Man | 1986-05-30 |
| Movie | My Science Project | Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited) | 1985-08-09 |
| Movie | J.O.E. and the Colonel | Trainer | 1985-09-11 |
| Movie | Sword of Heaven | Third Monk | 1985-12-06 |
| Movie | Ninja Busters | Master | 1984-11-09 |
| Movie | Angel of H.E.A.T. | Hans Zeisel | 1983-07-01 |
| Movie | The Weapons of Death | Chong | 1981-07-24 |
| Movie | Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen | Club Shanghai Bouncer | 1981-02-13 |
| Series | Falcon Crest | Unknown | 1981-12-04 |
| Movie | The Octagon | Ninja Instructor | 1980-08-14 |
| Movie | Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy | Karate Expert | 1976-11-01 |
| Movie | The Killer Elite | Airport Thug (uncredited) | 1975-12-19 |