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Gerald Okamura

Born
November 1, 1940
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
Blade
(1998)
Vampire (uncredited)
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
(1998)
Fu
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
(2009)
Hard Master
Hot Shots! Part Deux
(1993)
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
Mortal Kombat
(1995)
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Big Trouble in Little China
(1986)
Wing Kong Hatchet Man
The Shadow
(1994)
Tibetan Passenger
Showdown in Little Tokyo
(1991)
Hagata, the Torturer
The Killer Elite
(1975)
Airport Thug (uncredited)
Samurai Cop
(1991)
Okamura
Bloodsport III
(1996)
Voice of the Judge (voice)
Rapid Fire
(1992)
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
The Octagon
(1980)
Ninja Instructor
Fit to Kill
(1993)
Commando
The Dallas Connection
(1994)
Fu
My Science Project
(1985)
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Full Filmography
Acting
The Killer Elite
(1975)
Airport Thug (uncredited)
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
(1976)
Karate Expert
The Octagon
(1980)
Ninja Instructor
The Weapons of Death
(1981)
Chong
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
(1981)
Club Shanghai Bouncer
Angel of H.E.A.T.
(1983)
Hans Zeisel
Ninja Busters
(1984)
Master
J.O.E. and the Colonel
(1985)
Trainer
Sword of Heaven
(1985)
Third Monk
Fury to Freedom
(1985)
My Science Project
(1985)
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Big Trouble in Little China
(1986)
Wing Kong Hatchet Man
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
(1989)
Master
Ninja Academy
(1989)
Chiba
Aftershock
(1990)
Fighter (uncredited)
Samurai Cop
(1991)
Okamura
Showdown in Little Tokyo
(1991)
Hagata, the Torturer
The Master Demon
(1991)
The Master Demon
Capital Punishment
(1991)
Henchman (uncredited)
Karate Wars
(1991)
Nakaso
9 1/2 Ninjas!
(1991)
Master
American Streetfighter
(1992)
Ogawa
Deadly Bet
(1992)
Fighter
Shadow of the Dragon
(1992)
Temple Priest
Rapid Fire
(1992)
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Full Impact
(1993)
Japanese Fighter
Firepower
(1993)
Fighter
Fit to Kill
(1993)
Commando
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
(1993)
Shootfighting Ref
Hot Shots! Part Deux
(1993)
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
(1993)
Garbage Gang Member
Cage II: The Arena of Death
(1994)
Dr. Wo
The Dallas Connection
(1994)
Fu
The Shadow
(1994)
Tibetan Passenger
The Power Within
(1995)
Yung
Mortal Kombat
(1995)
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
For Life or Death
(1996)
Ancient Priest
Day of the Warrior
(1996)
Fu
Bloodsport III
(1996)
Voice of the Judge (voice)
Carnival of Wolves
(1996)
Bodyguard #2
Little Bigfoot
(1997)
Cook
Blade
(1998)
Vampire (uncredited)
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
(1998)
Fu
Redemption
(2002)
Kwai Lo
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
(2003)
Ming Li
SWAT: Warhead One
(2004)
Peter Chiang
Confessions of an Action Star
(2005)
Asian Member
Vampire Assassin
(2005)
Master Kao
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
(2009)
Hard Master
Hellbinders
(2009)
Buddhist Priest
Monster Roll
(2012)
Blind Chef
The Real Miyagi
(2015)
Self
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
(2015)
Okamura
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
(2020)
(segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
Killer Ex
(2024)
Sugimoto
Crew
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