Gerald Okamura

Actor · Born November 1, 1940 · Hilo, Hawaii

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.

Acted in 59

2020s

2024
The Bouncer
The Master
Killer Ex
Sugimoto
2022
Famous T&A 2
Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
(segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)

2010s

2015
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
Okamura
35
2012
Monster Roll
Blind Chef

2000s

2009
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Hard Master
47
Hellbinders
Buddhist Priest
2005
Vampire Assassin
Master Kao
Confessions of an Action Star
Asian Member
40
2004
SWAT: Warhead One
Peter Chiang
2003
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
Ming Li
2002
Redemption
Kwai Lo

1990s

1998
Blade
Vampire (uncredited)
63
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Fu
44
1997
Little Bigfoot
Cook
1996
Bloodsport III
Voice of the Judge (voice)
45
Day of the Warrior
Fu
39
For Life or Death
Ancient Priest
1995
The Power Within
Yung
Carnival of Wolves
Bodyguard #2
Mortal Kombat
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
56
1994
Cage II: The Arena of Death
Dr. Wo
The Dallas Connection
Fu
43
The Shadow
Tibetan Passenger
54
1993
Fit to Kill
Commando
44
Firepower
Fighter
50
Power Rangers
Sensei · 1 episode
67
Full Impact
Japanese Fighter
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
64
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Shootfighting Ref
58
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
Garbage Gang Member
46
1992
American Streetfighter
Ogawa
37
Rapid Fire
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
58
Deadly Bet
Fighter
Shadow of the Dragon
Temple Priest
1991
Capital Punishment
Henchman (uncredited)
Samurai Cop
Okamura
45
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Hagata, the Torturer
54
Karate Wars
Nakaso
The Master Demon
The Master Demon
9 1/2 Ninjas!
Master
1990
Aftershock
Fighter (uncredited)

1980s

1989
Ninja Academy
Chiba
40
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
Master
1986
Big Trouble in Little China
Wing Kong Hatchet Man
67
1985
Sword of Heaven
Third Monk
Fury to Freedom
Movie
J.O.E. and the Colonel
Trainer
My Science Project
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
45
1984
Ninja Busters
Master
1983
Angel of H.E.A.T. — The Protectors, Book #1
Hans Zeisel
1982
Gavilan
TV
1981
Falcon Crest
Mr. Ito · 1 episode
60
The Weapons of Death
Chong
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Club Shanghai Bouncer
1980
The Octagon
Ninja Instructor
46

1970s

1976
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
Karate Expert
1975
The Killer Elite
Airport Thug (uncredited)
58

Other crew 12

2000s

2004
SWAT: Warhead One
Stunt Coordinator
2002
Power Elite
Stunts

1990s

1998
Blade
Stunts
63
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Fight Choreographer
44
1995
Jade
Stunts
42
Mortal Kombat
Stunts
56
1993
Firepower
Stunts
50
1992
Rapid Fire
Stunts
58
1991
Samurai Cop
Fight Choreographer
45
Karate Wars
Stunt Coordinator
1990
Aftershock
Stunts

1980s

1982
The Sword and the Sorcerer
Stunts
54

Appearances1

2010s

2015
The Real Miyagi
Self