Gerald Okamura
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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
70
Gender
Male
Birthday
1940-11-01 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Hilo, Hawaii
Acting

2024

The Bouncer as The Master

2024

Killer Ex as Sugimoto

2020

Awesomely Righteous & Radical as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)

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

2002

Redemption as Kwai Lo

1998

Blade as Vampire (uncredited)

1997

Little Bigfoot as Cook

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

1993

Power Rangers as Sensei

1993

Hot Shots! Part Deux as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee

1993

Fit to Kill as Commando

1993

Shootfighter: Fight to the Death as Shootfighting Ref

1993

Firepower as Fighter

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

Shadow of the Dragon as Temple Priest

1991

Showdown in Little Tokyo as Hagata, the Torturer

1991

Samurai Cop as Okamura

1991

The Master Demon as The Master Demon

1991

Capital Punishment as Henchman (uncredited)

1991

Karate Wars as Nakaso

1991

9 1/2 Ninjas! as Master

1990

Aftershock as Fighter (uncredited)

1989

Ninja Academy as Chiba

1986

Big Trouble in Little China as Wing Kong Hatchet Man

1985

My Science Project as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

1985

Fury to Freedom as Not available

1985

Sword of Heaven as Third Monk

1985

J.O.E. and the Colonel as Trainer

1984

Ninja Busters as Master

1983

Angel of H.E.A.T. as Hans Zeisel

1981

Falcon Crest as Mr. Ito

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

1995

Mortal Kombat Stunts

1995

Jade Stunts

1993

Firepower Stunts

1992

Rapid Fire Stunts

1991

Karate Wars Stunt Coordinator

1991

Samurai Cop Fight Choreographer

1990

Aftershock Stunts