Gerald Okamura

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

1940-11-01

Place of Birth

Hilo, Hawaii

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.

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Acting History

2024
The Bouncer as The Master
2024
Killer Ex as Sugimoto
2022
Famous T&A 2 as Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020
Awesomely Righteous & Radical as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
2015
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance as Okamura
2015
The Real Miyagi as Self
2012
Monster Roll as Blind Chef
2009
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as Hard Master
2009
Hellbinders as Buddhist Priest
2005
Vampire Assassin as Master Kao
2005
Confessions of an Action Star as Asian Member
2004
SWAT: Warhead One as Peter Chiang
2003
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch as Ming Li
2002
Redemption as Kwai Lo
1998
Blade as Vampire (uncredited)
1998
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach as Fu
1997
Little Bigfoot as Cook
1996
Bloodsport III as Voice of the Judge (voice)
1996
Day of the Warrior as Fu
1996
For Life or Death as Ancient Priest
1995
The Power Within as Yung
1995
Carnival of Wolves as Bodyguard #2
1995
Mortal Kombat as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
1994
Cage II: The Arena of Death as Dr. Wo
1994
The Dallas Connection as Fu
1994
The Shadow as Tibetan Passenger
1993
Fit to Kill as Commando
1993
Firepower as Fighter
1993
Power Rangers as Sensei
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
1992
American Streetfighter as Ogawa
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
1989
Time Burst: The Final Alliance as Master
1986
Big Trouble in Little China as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
1985
Sword of Heaven as Third Monk
1985
Fury to Freedom
1985
J.O.E. and the Colonel as Trainer
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
1981
The Weapons of Death as Chong
1981
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen as Club Shanghai Bouncer
1980
The Octagon as Ninja Instructor
1976
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy as Karate Expert
1975
The Killer Elite as Airport Thug (uncredited)