Gerald Okamura
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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.
Acted in
The Bouncer
2024
as The Master
Killer Ex
2024
as Sugimoto
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
The Dallas Connection
1994
as Fu
The Shadow
1994
as Tibetan Passenger
Fit to Kill
1993
as Commando
Firepower
1993
as Fighter
Power Rangers
1993
as Sensei
Full Impact
1993
as Japanese Fighter
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993
as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
1993
as Shootfighting Ref
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
1993
as Garbage Gang Member
American Streetfighter
1992
as Ogawa
Rapid Fire
1992
as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Deadly Bet
1992
as Fighter
Shadow of the Dragon
1992
as Temple Priest
Capital Punishment
1991
as Henchman (uncredited)
Samurai Cop
1991
as Okamura
Showdown in Little Tokyo
1991
as Hagata, the Torturer
Karate Wars
1991
as Nakaso
The Master Demon
1991
as The Master Demon
9 1/2 Ninjas!
1991
as Master
Aftershock
1990
as Fighter (uncredited)
Ninja Academy
1989
as Chiba
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
1989
as Master
Big Trouble in Little China
1986
as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
Sword of Heaven
1985
as Third Monk
Fury to Freedom
1985
J.O.E. and the Colonel
1985
as Trainer
My Science Project
1985
as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Ninja Busters
1984
as Master
Angel of H.E.A.T.
1983
as Hans Zeisel
Falcon Crest
1981
as Mr. Ito
The Weapons of Death
1981
as Chong
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
1981
as Club Shanghai Bouncer
The Octagon
1980
as Ninja Instructor
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
1976
as Karate Expert
The Killer Elite
1975
as Airport Thug (uncredited)