Gerald Okamura

Gerald Okamura

  • Birthday: 1940-11-01
  • Place of birth: Hilo, Hawaii
  • Also know as: 오카무라 제럴드

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.

Filmography

The Octagon

1980

As Ninja Instructor

The Shadow

1994

As Tibetan Passenger

Showdown in Little Tokyo

1991

As Hagata, the Torturer

Hellbinders

2009

As Buddhist Priest

Angel of H.E.A.T.

1983

As Hans Zeisel

Blade

1998

As Vampire (uncredited)

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

2009

As Hard Master

Samurai Cop

1991

As Okamura

Ninja Academy

1989

As Chiba

The Weapons of Death

1981

As Chong

Karate Wars

1991

As Nakaso

Full Impact

1993

As Japanese Fighter

SWAT: Warhead One

2004

As Peter Chiang

Big Trouble in Little China

1986

As Wing Kong Hatchet Man

9 1/2 Ninjas!

1991

As Master

Shadow of the Dragon

1992

As Temple Priest

Fit to Kill

1993

As Commando

The Master Demon

1991

As The Master Demon

Firepower

1993

As Fighter

Capital Punishment

1991

As Henchman (uncredited)

Carnival of Wolves

1996

As Bodyguard #2

Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel

1993

As Garbage Gang Member

Vampire Assassin

2005

As Master Kao

The Power Within

1995

As Yung

Rapid Fire

1992

As Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)

Hot Shots! Part Deux

1993

As Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee

Ninja Busters

1984

As Master

The Real Miyagi

2015

As Self

Confessions of an Action Star

2005

As Asian Member

Shootfighter: Fight to the Death

1993

As Shootfighting Ref

Deadly Bet

1992

As Fighter

Mortal Kombat

1995

As Outworld Warrior (uncredited)

Redemption

2002

As Kwai Lo

Bloodsport III

1996

As Voice of the Judge (voice)

Aftershock

1990

As Fighter (uncredited)

Awesomely Righteous & Radical

2020

As (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)

Sword of Heaven

1985

As Third Monk

Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy

1976

As Karate Expert

My Science Project

1985

As Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

J.O.E. and the Colonel

1985

As Trainer

Little Bigfoot

1997

As Cook

Monster Roll

2012

As Blind Chef

For Life or Death

1996

As Ancient Priest

The Killer Elite

1975

As Airport Thug (uncredited)

Killer Ex

2024

As Sugimoto

Production

Firepower

1993

As Stunts

Rapid Fire

1992

As Stunts

SWAT: Warhead One

2004

As Stunt Coordinator

Mortal Kombat

1995

As Stunts

Blade

1998

As Stunts

Power Elite

2002

As Stunts

Jade

1995

As Stunts

Karate Wars

1991

As Stunt Coordinator

Samurai Cop

1991

As Fight Choreographer

Aftershock

1990

As Stunts

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