Gerald Okamura
Actor
Biography
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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.
Filmography
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
as Hard Master 2009
Big Trouble in Little China
as Wing Kong Hatchet Man 1986
Mortal Kombat
as Outworld Warrior (uncredited) 1995
Hot Shots! Part Deux
as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee 1993
The Shadow
as Tibetan Passenger 1994
Showdown in Little Tokyo
as Hagata, the Torturer 1991
Rapid Fire
as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited) 1992
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
as Fu 1998
Samurai Cop
as Okamura 1991
My Science Project
as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited) 1985
The Octagon
as Ninja Instructor 1980
The Killer Elite
as Airport Thug (uncredited) 1975
Bloodsport III
as Voice of the Judge (voice) 1996
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
as Shootfighting Ref 1993
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
as Okamura 2015
Day of the Warrior
as Fu 1996