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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
Mortal Kombat
(1995)
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Hot Shots! Part Deux
(1993)
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
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)
Rapid Fire
(1992)
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Fit to Kill
(1993)
Commando
The Octagon
(1980)
Ninja Instructor
Day of the Warrior
(1996)
Fu
My Science Project
(1985)
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Samurai Cop
(1991)
Okamura
The Dallas Connection
(1994)
Fu
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
Sword of Heaven
(1985)
Third Monk
My Science Project
(1985)
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Fury to Freedom
(1985)
J.O.E. and the Colonel
(1985)
Trainer
Big Trouble in Little China
(1986)
Wing Kong Hatchet Man
Ninja Academy
(1989)
Chiba
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
(1989)
Master
Aftershock
(1990)
Fighter (uncredited)
Showdown in Little Tokyo
(1991)
Hagata, the Torturer
Samurai Cop
(1991)
Okamura
Karate Wars
(1991)
Nakaso
9 1/2 Ninjas!
(1991)
Master
The Master Demon
(1991)
The Master Demon
Capital Punishment
(1991)
Henchman (uncredited)
American Streetfighter
(1992)
Ogawa
Shadow of the Dragon
(1992)
Temple Priest
Rapid Fire
(1992)
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Deadly Bet
(1992)
Fighter
Full Impact
(1993)
Japanese Fighter
Fit to Kill
(1993)
Commando
Firepower
(1993)
Fighter
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
(1993)
Garbage Gang Member
Hot Shots! Part Deux
(1993)
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
(1993)
Shootfighting Ref
The Shadow
(1994)
Tibetan Passenger
The Dallas Connection
(1994)
Fu
Cage II: The Arena of Death
(1994)
Dr. Wo
The Power Within
(1995)
Yung
Mortal Kombat
(1995)
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Day of the Warrior
(1996)
Fu
Carnival of Wolves
(1996)
Bodyguard #2
Bloodsport III
(1996)
Voice of the Judge (voice)
For Life or Death
(1996)
Ancient Priest
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
Vampire Assassin
(2005)
Master Kao
Confessions of an Action Star
(2005)
Asian Member
Hellbinders
(2009)
Buddhist Priest
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
(2009)
Hard Master
Monster Roll
(2012)
Blind Chef
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
(2015)
Okamura
The Real Miyagi
(2015)
Self
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
(2020)
(segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
Killer Ex
(2024)
Sugimoto
Crew
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