Gerald Okamura
Born: 1940-11-01 in Hilo, Hawaii
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2024
- The Bouncer as The Master
- Killer Ex as Sugimoto
2022
- Famous T&A 2 as Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020
- Awesomely Righteous & Radical as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
2015
- Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance as Okamura
- The Real Miyagi as Self
2012
- Monster Roll as Blind Chef
2009
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as Hard Master
- Hellbinders as Buddhist Priest
2005
- Vampire Assassin as Master Kao
- Confessions of an Action Star as Asian Member
2004
- SWAT: Warhead One as Peter Chiang
2003
- The Circuit 2: The Final Punch as Ming Li
2002
- Redemption as Kwai Lo
- Power Elite ... (Stunts)
1998
- Blade as Vampire (uncredited)
- L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach as Fu
1997
- Little Bigfoot as Cook
1996
- Day of the Warrior as Fu
- For Life or Death as Ancient Priest
- Bloodsport III as Voice of the Judge (voice)
1995
- Mortal Kombat as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
- Jade ... (Stunts)
- Carnival of Wolves as Bodyguard #2
- The Power Within as Yung
1994
- The Shadow as Tibetan Passenger
- The Dallas Connection as Fu
- Cage II: The Arena of Death as Dr. Wo
1993
- Firepower as Fighter
- Power Rangers as Sensei
- Full Impact as Japanese Fighter
- Hot Shots! Part Deux as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
- Fit to Kill as Commando
- Shootfighter: Fight to the Death as Shootfighting Ref
- Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel as Garbage Gang Member
1992
- Deadly Bet as Fighter
- Rapid Fire as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
- American Streetfighter as Ogawa
- Shadow of the Dragon as Temple Priest
1991
- Capital Punishment as Henchman (uncredited)
- Showdown in Little Tokyo as Hagata, the Torturer
- 9 1/2 Ninjas! as Master
- Karate Wars as Nakaso
- Samurai Cop as Okamura
- The Master Demon as The Master Demon
1990
- Aftershock as Fighter (uncredited)
1989
- Ninja Academy as Chiba
- Time Burst: The Final Alliance as Master
1986
- Big Trouble in Little China as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
1985
- Sword of Heaven as Third Monk
- J.O.E. and the Colonel as Trainer
- Fury to Freedom
- My Science Project as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
1984
- Ninja Busters as Master
1983
- Angel of H.E.A.T. as Hans Zeisel
1982
- The Sword and the Sorcerer ... (Stunts)
1981
- Falcon Crest as Mr. Ito
- Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen as Club Shanghai Bouncer
- The Weapons of Death as Chong
1980
- The Octagon as Ninja Instructor
1976
- Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy as Karate Expert
1975
- The Killer Elite as Airport Thug (uncredited)