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
Falcon Crest
Power Rangers
Mortal Kombat
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Blade
Big Trouble in Little China
The Shadow
All Movies (57)
- The Bouncer2024 · as The Master
- Killer Ex2024 · as Sugimoto
- Famous T&A 22022 · as Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Awesomely Righteous & Radical2020 · as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
- Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance2015 · as Okamura
- The Real Miyagi2015 · as Self
- Monster Roll2012 · as Blind Chef
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra2009 · as Hard Master
- Hellbinders2009 · as Buddhist Priest
- Vampire Assassin2005 · as Master Kao
- Confessions of an Action Star2005 · as Asian Member
- SWAT: Warhead One2004 · as Peter Chiang
- The Circuit 2: The Final Punch2003 · as Ming Li
- Redemption2002 · as Kwai Lo
- Blade1998 · as Vampire (uncredited)
- L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach1998 · as Fu
- Little Bigfoot1997 · as Cook
- Bloodsport III1996 · as Voice of the Judge (voice)
- Day of the Warrior1996 · as Fu
- For Life or Death1996 · as Ancient Priest
- The Power Within1995 · as Yung
- Carnival of Wolves1995 · as Bodyguard #2
- Mortal Kombat1995 · as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
- Cage II: The Arena of Death1994 · as Dr. Wo
- The Dallas Connection1994 · as Fu
- The Shadow1994 · as Tibetan Passenger
- Fit to Kill1993 · as Commando
- Firepower1993 · as Fighter
- Full Impact1993 · as Japanese Fighter
- Hot Shots! Part Deux1993 · as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
- Shootfighter: Fight to the Death1993 · as Shootfighting Ref
- Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel1993 · as Garbage Gang Member
- American Streetfighter1992 · as Ogawa
- Rapid Fire1992 · as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
- Deadly Bet1992 · as Fighter
- Shadow of the Dragon1992 · as Temple Priest
- Capital Punishment1991 · as Henchman (uncredited)
- Samurai Cop1991 · as Okamura
- Showdown in Little Tokyo1991 · as Hagata, the Torturer
- Karate Wars1991 · as Nakaso
- The Master Demon1991 · as The Master Demon
- 9 1/2 Ninjas!1991 · as Master
- Aftershock1990 · as Fighter (uncredited)
- Ninja Academy1989 · as Chiba
- Time Burst: The Final Alliance1989 · as Master
- Big Trouble in Little China1986 · as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
- Sword of Heaven1985 · as Third Monk
- Fury to Freedom1985
- J.O.E. and the Colonel1985 · as Trainer
- My Science Project1985 · as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
- Ninja Busters1984 · as Master
- Angel of H.E.A.T.1983 · as Hans Zeisel
- The Weapons of Death1981 · as Chong
- Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen1981 · as Club Shanghai Bouncer
- The Octagon1980 · as Ninja Instructor
- Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy1976 · as Karate Expert
- The Killer Elite1975 · as Airport Thug (uncredited)
All TV Shows (2)
- Power Rangers1993 · as Sensei
- Falcon Crest1981 · as Mr. Ito