Gerald Okamura
Biography
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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.
Filmography
The Bouncer
2024
as The Master
Killer Ex
2024
as Sugimoto
Famous T&A 2
2022
as Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
2020
as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
2015
as Okamura
The Real Miyagi
2015
as Self
Monster Roll
2012
as Blind Chef
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009
as Hard Master
Hellbinders
2009
as Buddhist Priest
Vampire Assassin
2005
as Master Kao
Confessions of an Action Star
2005
as Asian Member
SWAT: Warhead One
2004
as Peter Chiang
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
2003
as Ming Li
Redemption
2002
as Kwai Lo
Blade
1998
as Vampire (uncredited)
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
1998
as Fu
Little Bigfoot
1997
as Cook
Bloodsport III
1996
as Voice of the Judge (voice)
Day of the Warrior
1996
as Fu
For Life or Death
1996
as Ancient Priest
The Power Within
1995
as Yung
Carnival of Wolves
1995
as Bodyguard #2
Mortal Kombat
1995
as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Cage II: The Arena of Death
1994
as Dr. Wo