Gerald Okamura
Acting
Born: 1940-11-01 in Hilo, Hawaii
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
Mr. Ito
Power Rangers
Sensei
Blade
Vampire (uncredited)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Hard Master
Mortal Kombat
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Big Trouble in Little China
Wing Kong Hatchet Man
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Fu
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
The Shadow
Tibetan Passenger
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Hagata, the Torturer
Fit to Kill
Commando
The Dallas Connection
Fu
Gavilan
Bloodsport III
Voice of the Judge (voice)
Day of the Warrior
Fu
Rapid Fire
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Shootfighting Ref
Samurai Cop
Okamura
The Killer Elite
Airport Thug (uncredited)
Cage II: The Arena of Death
Dr. Wo
Angel of H.E.A.T. — The Protectors, Book #1
Hans Zeisel
J.O.E. and the Colonel
Trainer
Karate Wars
Nakaso
The Octagon
Ninja Instructor
The Power Within
Yung
My Science Project
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Full Impact
Japanese Fighter
Deadly Bet
Fighter
Ninja Busters
Master
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
Okamura
Confessions of an Action Star
Asian Member
American Streetfighter
Ogawa
Firepower
Fighter
Hellbinders
Buddhist Priest
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Club Shanghai Bouncer
Famous T&A 2
Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
Shadow of the Dragon
Temple Priest
The Master Demon
The Master Demon
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
Garbage Gang Member
Aftershock
Fighter (uncredited)