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