Gerald Okamura
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1 November 1940 · Hilo, Hawaii
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
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- 2024The Bouncer as The Master
- 2024Killer Ex as Sugimoto
- 2022Famous T&A 2 as Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2020Awesomely Righteous & Radical as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
- 2015Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance as Okamura
- 2015The Real Miyagi as Self
- 2012Monster Roll as Blind Chef
- 2009G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as Hard Master
- 2009Hellbinders as Buddhist Priest
- 2005Vampire Assassin as Master Kao
- 2005Confessions of an Action Star as Asian Member
- 2004SWAT: Warhead One as Peter Chiang
- 2003The Circuit 2: The Final Punch as Ming Li
- 2002Redemption as Kwai Lo
- 1998Blade as Vampire (uncredited)
- 1998L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach as Fu
- 1997Little Bigfoot as Cook
- 1996Bloodsport III as Voice of the Judge (voice)
- 1996Day of the Warrior as Fu
- 1996For Life or Death as Ancient Priest
- 1995The Power Within as Yung
- 1995Carnival of Wolves as Bodyguard #2
- 1995Mortal Kombat as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
- 1994Cage II: The Arena of Death as Dr. Wo
- 1994The Dallas Connection as Fu
- 1994The Shadow as Tibetan Passenger
- 1993Fit to Kill as Commando
- 1993Firepower as Fighter
- 1993Full Impact as Japanese Fighter
- 1993Hot Shots! Part Deux as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
- 1993Shootfighter: Fight to the Death as Shootfighting Ref
- 1993Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel as Garbage Gang Member
- 1992American Streetfighter as Ogawa
- 1992Rapid Fire as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
- 1992Deadly Bet as Fighter
- 1992Shadow of the Dragon as Temple Priest
- 1991Capital Punishment as Henchman (uncredited)
- 1991Samurai Cop as Okamura
- 1991Showdown in Little Tokyo as Hagata, the Torturer
- 1991Karate Wars as Nakaso
- 1991The Master Demon as The Master Demon
- 19919 1/2 Ninjas! as Master
- 1990Aftershock as Fighter (uncredited)
- 1989Ninja Academy as Chiba
- 1989Time Burst: The Final Alliance as Master
- 1986Big Trouble in Little China as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
- 1985Sword of Heaven as Third Monk
- 1985Fury to Freedom
- 1985J.O.E. and the Colonel as Trainer
- 1985My Science Project as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
- 1984Ninja Busters as Master
- 1983Angel of H.E.A.T. as Hans Zeisel
- 1981The Weapons of Death as Chong
- 1981Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen as Club Shanghai Bouncer
- 1980The Octagon as Ninja Instructor
- 1976Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy as Karate Expert
- 1975The Killer Elite as Airport Thug (uncredited)
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- 2004SWAT: Warhead One · stunt coordinator
- 2002Power Elite · stunts
- 1998Blade · stunts
- 1998L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach · fight choreographer
- 1995Jade · stunts
- 1995Mortal Kombat · stunts
- 1993Firepower · stunts
- 1992Rapid Fire · stunts
- 1991Samurai Cop · fight choreographer
- 1991Karate Wars · stunt coordinator
- 1990Aftershock · stunts
- 1982The Sword and the Sorcerer · stunts