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