Gerald Okamura

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1940-11-01 (84 years old)

Place of Birth Hilo, Hawaii

Also Known As 오카무라 제럴드

Gerald Okamura

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.

Known For

Actor

2024
The Bouncer

as The Master

2024
Killer Ex

as Sugimoto

2020
Awesomely Righteous & Radical

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

2015
2012
Monster Roll

as Blind Chef

2009
2009
Hellbinders

as Buddhist Priest

2005
Vampire Assassin

as Master Kao

2005
2004
SWAT: Warhead One

as Peter Chiang

2002
Redemption

as Kwai Lo

1998
Blade

as Vampire (uncredited)

1997
1996
Bloodsport III

as Voice of the Judge (voice)

1996
For Life or Death

as Ancient Priest

1995
1995
Carnival of Wolves

as Bodyguard #2

1995
Mortal Kombat

as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)

1994
The Shadow

as Tibetan Passenger

1993
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
1993
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel

as Garbage Gang Member

1993
Power Rangers

as Sensei

1992
Rapid Fire

as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)

1992
Deadly Bet

as Fighter

1992
Shadow of the Dragon

as Temple Priest

1991
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

1990
Aftershock

as Fighter (uncredited)

1989
Ninja Academy

as Chiba

1986
Big Trouble in Little China

as Wing Kong Hatchet Man

1985
Sword of Heaven

as Third Monk

1985
1985
My Science Project

as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

1984
Ninja Busters

as Master

1983
Angel of H.E.A.T.

as Hans Zeisel

1981
Falcon Crest

as Mr. Ito

1980
The Octagon

as Ninja Instructor

1976
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy

as Karate Expert

1975
The Killer Elite

as Airport Thug (uncredited)

Crew

2004
SWAT: Warhead One

as Stunt Coordinator

2002
Power Elite

as Stunts

1998
Blade

as Stunts

1995
Mortal Kombat

as Stunts

1995
Jade

as Stunts

1993
Firepower

as Stunts

1992
Rapid Fire

as Stunts

1991
Samurai Cop

as Fight Choreographer

1991
Karate Wars

as Stunt Coordinator

1990
Aftershock

as Stunts