Gerald Okamura
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 1, 1940
- Birthplace
- Hilo, Hawaii
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 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, Stunt Coordinator
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch 2003
as Ming Li
Redemption 2002
as Kwai Lo
Power Elite 2002
Stunts
Blade 1998
as Vampire (uncredited), Stunts
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach 1998
as Fu, Fight Choreographer
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
Jade 1995
Stunts
Carnival of Wolves 1995
as Bodyguard #2
Mortal Kombat 1995
as Outworld Warrior (uncredited), Stunts
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, Stunts
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), Stunts
Deadly Bet 1992
as Fighter
Shadow of the Dragon 1992
as Temple Priest
Capital Punishment 1991
as Henchman (uncredited)
Samurai Cop 1991
as Okamura, Fight Choreographer
Showdown in Little Tokyo 1991
as Hagata, the Torturer
Karate Wars 1991
as Nakaso, Stunt Coordinator
The Master Demon 1991
as The Master Demon
9 1/2 Ninjas! 1991
as Master
Aftershock 1990
as Fighter (uncredited), Stunts
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
Actor
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. — The Protectors, Book #1 1983
as Hans Zeisel
The Sword and the Sorcerer 1982
Stunts
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)
Credits from TMDB.