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Gerald Okamura

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Gerald Okamura

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Nov 1, 1940 (85 years old)

Place of Birth

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

Acting
2024Killer ExSugimoto
2024The BouncerThe Master
2022Famous T&A 2Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020Awesomely Righteous & Radical(segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
2015Samurai Cop 2: Deadly VengeanceOkamura
2015The Real MiyagiSelf
2012Monster RollBlind Chef
2009HellbindersBuddhist Priest
2009G.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraHard Master
2005Vampire AssassinMaster Kao
2005Confessions of an Action StarAsian Member
2004SWAT: Warhead OnePeter Chiang
2003The Circuit 2: The Final PunchMing Li
2002RedemptionKwai Lo
1998BladeVampire (uncredited)
1998L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage BeachFu
1997Little BigfootCook
1996Day of the WarriorFu
1996For Life or DeathAncient Priest
1996Bloodsport IIIVoice of the Judge (voice)
1995Carnival of WolvesBodyguard #2
1995The Power WithinYung
1995Mortal KombatOutworld Warrior (uncredited)
1994The ShadowTibetan Passenger
1994The Dallas ConnectionFu
1994Cage II: The Arena of DeathDr. Wo
1993Full ImpactJapanese Fighter
1993Fit to KillCommando
1993FirepowerFighter
1993Ring of Fire II: Blood and SteelGarbage Gang Member
1993Hot Shots! Part DeuxCorrupt Kick Boxing Referee
1993Shootfighter: Fight to the DeathShootfighting Ref
1993Power RangersSensei
1992American StreetfighterOgawa
1992Shadow of the DragonTemple Priest
1992Rapid FireTau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
1992Deadly BetFighter
1991Showdown in Little TokyoHagata, the Torturer
1991Samurai CopOkamura
1991Karate WarsNakaso
19919 1/2 Ninjas!Master
1991The Master DemonThe Master Demon
1991Capital PunishmentHenchman (uncredited)
1990AftershockFighter (uncredited)
1989Ninja AcademyChiba
1989Time Burst: The Final AllianceMaster
1986Big Trouble in Little ChinaWing Kong Hatchet Man
1985Sword of HeavenThird Monk
1985Fury to Freedom
1985My Science ProjectVietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
1985J.O.E. and the ColonelTrainer
1984Ninja BustersMaster
1983Angel of H.E.A.T.Hans Zeisel
1981Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon QueenClub Shanghai Bouncer
1981The Weapons of DeathChong
1981Falcon CrestMr. Ito
1980The OctagonNinja Instructor
1976Chesty Anderson U.S. NavyKarate Expert
1975The Killer EliteAirport Thug (uncredited)
Crew
2004SWAT: Warhead OneStunt Coordinator
2002Power EliteStunts
1998BladeStunts
1998L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage BeachFight Choreographer
1995Mortal KombatStunts
1995JadeStunts
1993FirepowerStunts
1992Rapid FireStunts
1991Samurai CopFight Choreographer
1991Karate WarsStunt Coordinator
1990AftershockStunts
1982The Sword and the SorcererStunts