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
Ninja Instructor
The Octagon
Tibetan Passenger
The Shadow
Buddhist Priest
Hellbinders
Hagata, the Torturer
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Vampire (uncredited)
Blade
Hans Zeisel
Angel of H.E.A.T.
Hard Master
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Third Monk
Sword of Heaven
Okamura
Samurai Cop
Fu
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Fu
Day of the Warrior
Fu
The Dallas Connection
Karate Expert
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
Club Shanghai Bouncer
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
My Science Project
Fury to Freedom
Trainer
J.O.E. and the Colonel
Cook
Little Bigfoot
Blind Chef
Monster Roll
Chiba
Ninja Academy
Ming Li
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
Chong
The Weapons of Death
Ancient Priest
For Life or Death
Okamura
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
Nakaso
Karate Wars
Airport Thug (uncredited)
The Killer Elite
Japanese Fighter
Full Impact
Master
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
Sugimoto
Killer Ex
Ogawa
American Streetfighter
Peter Chiang
SWAT: Warhead One
Wing Kong Hatchet Man
Big Trouble in Little China
Master
9 1/2 Ninjas!
Commando
Fit to Kill
Dr. Wo
Cage II
Temple Priest
Shadow of the Dragon
The Master Demon
The Master Demon
Fighter
Firepower
Henchman (uncredited)
Capital Punishment
Bodyguard #2
狼たちのカーニバル 欲望
Master Kao
Vampire Assassin
Garbage Gang Member
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
Yung
The Power Within
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Rapid Fire
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Master
Ninja Busters
Self
The Real Miyagi
Asian Member
Confessions of an Action Star
Fighter
Deadly Bet
Shootfighting Ref
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Mortal Kombat
Kwai Lo
Redemption
Voice of the Judge (voice)
Bloodsport III
Fighter (uncredited)
Aftershock
(segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
The Master
The Bouncer
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
56
Gender
Male
Birthday
1940-11-01
Place of Birth
Hilo, Hawaii
Also Known As
오카무라 제럴드