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
- Acting
- Born
- 1940-11-01 · Hilo, Hawaii
Known for
- Blade (1998) — Vampire (uncredited)
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) — Hard Master
- Big Trouble in Little China (1986) — Wing Kong Hatchet Man
- Mortal Kombat (1995) — Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
- Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) — Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
- Power Rangers (1993) — Sensei
- The Shadow (1994) — Tibetan Passenger
- Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) — Hagata, the Torturer
- Jade (1995) — Stunts
- Rapid Fire (1992) — Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
- L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach (1998) — Fu
- Samurai Cop (1991) — Okamura
- My Science Project (1985) — Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
- The Octagon (1980) — Ninja Instructor
- The Killer Elite (1975) — Airport Thug (uncredited)
- The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) — Stunts