Gerald Okamura

Acting

Gerald Okamura

Born November 1, 1940Hilo, Hawaii59 credits

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

Filmography

The Bouncer
2024The Bouncer
as The MasterMovie
Killer Ex
2024Killer Ex
as SugimotoMovie
Famous T&A 2
2022Famous T&A 2
as Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
2020Awesomely Righteous & Radical
as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)Movie
Monster Roll
2012Monster Roll
as Blind ChefMovie
Hellbinders
2009Hellbinders
as Buddhist PriestMovie
Vampire Assassin
2005Vampire Assassin
as Master KaoMovie
SWAT: Warhead One
2004SWAT: Warhead One
as Peter ChiangMovie
Redemption
2002Redemption
as Kwai LoMovie
Blade
1998Blade
as Vampire (uncredited)Movie
Little Bigfoot
1997Little Bigfoot
as CookMovie
Bloodsport III
1996Bloodsport III
as Voice of the Judge (voice)Movie
For Life or Death
1996For Life or Death
as Ancient PriestMovie
Carnival of Wolves
1995Carnival of Wolves
as Bodyguard #2Movie
Mortal Kombat
1995Mortal Kombat
as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)Movie
The Shadow
1994The Shadow
as Tibetan PassengerMovie
Fit to Kill
1993Fit to Kill
as CommandoMovie
Firepower
1993Firepower
as FighterMovie
Full Impact
1993Full Impact
as Japanese FighterMovie
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993Hot Shots! Part Deux
as Corrupt Kick Boxing RefereeMovie
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
1993Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
as Shootfighting RefMovie
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
1993Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
as Garbage Gang MemberMovie
Rapid Fire
1992Rapid Fire
as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)Movie
Deadly Bet
1992Deadly Bet
as FighterMovie
Shadow of the Dragon
1992Shadow of the Dragon
as Temple PriestMovie
Capital Punishment
1991Capital Punishment
as Henchman (uncredited)Movie
Samurai Cop
1991Samurai Cop
as OkamuraMovie
Showdown in Little Tokyo
1991Showdown in Little Tokyo
as Hagata, the TorturerMovie
Karate Wars
1991Karate Wars
as NakasoMovie
The Master Demon
1991The Master Demon
as The Master DemonMovie
9 1/2 Ninjas!
19919 1/2 Ninjas!
as MasterMovie
Aftershock
1990Aftershock
as Fighter (uncredited)Movie
Ninja Academy
1989Ninja Academy
as ChibaMovie
Big Trouble in Little China
1986Big Trouble in Little China
as Wing Kong Hatchet ManMovie
Sword of Heaven
1985Sword of Heaven
as Third MonkMovie
My Science Project
1985My Science Project
as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)Movie
Ninja Busters
1984Ninja Busters
as MasterMovie
Angel of H.E.A.T.
1983Angel of H.E.A.T.
as Hans ZeiselMovie
Falcon Crest
1981Falcon Crest
as Mr. ItoTV
The Octagon
1980The Octagon
as Ninja InstructorMovie
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
1976Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
as Karate ExpertMovie
The Killer Elite
1975The Killer Elite
as Airport Thug (uncredited)Movie