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