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

Birth Location Hilo, Hawaii
Born 1940-11-01

Movies

Killer Ex as Sugimoto
2024
Awesomely Righteous & Radical as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
2020
The Real Miyagi as Self
2015
Monster Roll as Blind Chef
2012
2009
Hellbinders as Buddhist Priest
2009
Vampire Assassin as Master Kao
2005
2005
SWAT: Warhead One as Peter Chiang
2004
Redemption as Kwai Lo
2002
Blade as Vampire (uncredited)
1998
Little Bigfoot as Cook
1997
Bloodsport III as Voice of the Judge (voice)
1996
1996
For Life or Death as Ancient Priest
1996
Carnival of Wolves as Bodyguard #2
1996
1995
Mortal Kombat as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
1995
The Shadow as Tibetan Passenger
1994
Fit to Kill as Commando
1993
Firepower as Fighter
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
1993
1992
Rapid Fire as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
1992
Deadly Bet as Fighter
1992
Shadow of the Dragon as Temple Priest
1992
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
1991
Aftershock as Fighter (uncredited)
1990
Ninja Academy as Chiba
1989
Big Trouble in Little China as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
1986
Sword of Heaven as Third Monk
1985
1985
My Science Project as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
1985
Ninja Busters as Master
1984
Angel of H.E.A.T. as Hans Zeisel
1983
1981
1981
The Octagon as Ninja Instructor
1980
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy as Karate Expert
1976
The Killer Elite as Airport Thug (uncredited)
1975

Movies

SWAT: Warhead One Stunt Coordinator
2004
Power Elite Stunts
2002
Blade Stunts
1998
Jade Stunts
1995
Mortal Kombat Stunts
1995
Firepower Stunts
1993
Rapid Fire Stunts
1992
Samurai Cop Fight Choreographer
1991
Karate Wars Stunt Coordinator
1991
Aftershock Stunts
1990