Gerald Okamura
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1940-11-01 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Hilo, Hawaii
Gerald Okamura
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
(2024)
Killer Ex
as Sugimoto
(2024)
The Bouncer
as The Master
(2020)
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
(2015)
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
as Okamura
(2015)
The Real Miyagi
as Self
(2012)
Monster Roll
as Blind Chef
(2009)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
as Hard Master
(2009)
Hellbinders
as Buddhist Priest
(2005)
Confessions of an Action Star
as Asian Member
(2005)
Vampire Assassin
as Master Kao
(2004)
SWAT: Warhead One
as Peter Chiang
(2003)
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
as Ming Li
(2002)
Redemption
as Kwai Lo
(1998)
Blade
as Vampire (uncredited)
(1998)
(1997)
Little Bigfoot
as Cook
(1996)
Day of the Warrior
as Fu
(1996)
Bloodsport III
as Voice of the Judge (voice)
(1996)
For Life or Death
as Ancient Priest
(1995)
Mortal Kombat
as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
(1995)
The Power Within
as Yung
(1995)
Carnival of Wolves
as Bodyguard #2
(1994)
The Shadow
as Tibetan Passenger
(1994)
(1994)
Cage II: The Arena of Death
as Dr. Wo
(1993)
Hot Shots! Part Deux
as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
(1993)
Fit to Kill
as Commando
(1993)
Firepower
as Fighter
(1993)
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
as Shootfighting Ref
(1993)
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
as Garbage Gang Member
(1993)
Full Impact
as Japanese Fighter
(1992)
Rapid Fire
as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
(1992)
Deadly Bet
as Fighter
(1992)
American Streetfighter
as Ogawa
(1992)
Shadow of the Dragon
as Temple Priest
(1991)
Showdown in Little Tokyo
as Hagata, the Torturer
(1991)
Samurai Cop
as Okamura
(1991)
Capital Punishment
as Henchman (uncredited)
(1991)
The Master Demon
as The Master Demon
(1991)
Karate Wars
as Nakaso
(1991)
9 1/2 Ninjas!
as Master
(1990)
Aftershock
as Fighter (uncredited)
(1989)
Ninja Academy
as Chiba
(1989)
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
as Master
(1986)
Big Trouble in Little China
as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
(1985)
My Science Project
as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
(1985)
J.O.E. and the Colonel
as Trainer
(1985)
Sword of Heaven
as Third Monk
(1985)
(1984)
Ninja Busters
as Master
(1983)
Angel of H.E.A.T.
as Hans Zeisel
(1981)
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
as Club Shanghai Bouncer
(1981)
The Weapons of Death
as Chong
(1980)
The Octagon
as Ninja Instructor
(1976)
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
as Karate Expert
(1975)
The Killer Elite
as Airport Thug (uncredited)
Crew
(2004)
SWAT: Warhead One
Stunt Coordinator
(2002)
Power Elite
Stunts
(1998)
Blade
Stunts
(1998)
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Fight Choreographer
(1995)
Mortal Kombat
Stunts
(1995)
Jade
Stunts
(1993)
Firepower
Stunts
(1992)
Rapid Fire
Stunts
(1991)
Samurai Cop
Fight Choreographer
(1991)
Karate Wars
Stunt Coordinator
(1990)
Aftershock
Stunts
(1982)