About
Gerald Okamura
Overview
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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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2024 | The Bouncer | Actor | The Master | 58 Average |
| 2024 | Killer Ex | Actor | Sugimoto | N/A N/A |
| 2020 | Awesomely Righteous & Radical | Actor | (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage) | N/A N/A |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance | Actor | Okamura | 56 Average |
| 2015 | The Real Miyagi | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Monster Roll | Actor | Blind Chef | 59 Average |
| 2009 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Actor | Hard Master | 57 Average |
| 2009 | Hellbinders | Actor | Buddhist Priest | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Vampire Assassin | Actor | Master Kao | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Confessions of an Action Star | Actor | Asian Member | 58 Average |
| 2004 | SWAT: Warhead One | Actor | Peter Chiang | 59 Average |
| 2003 | The Circuit 2: The Final Punch | Actor | Ming Li | 59 Average |
| 2002 | Redemption | Actor | Kwai Lo | 58 Average |
| 1998 | Blade | Actor | Vampire (uncredited) | 67 Fair |
| 1998 | L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach | Actor | Fu | 59 Average |
| 1997 | Little Bigfoot | Actor | Cook | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Bloodsport III | Actor | Voice of the Judge (voice) | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Day of the Warrior | Actor | Fu | 58 Average |
| 1996 | For Life or Death | Actor | Ancient Priest | 58 Average |
| 1995 | The Power Within | Actor | Yung | 58 Average |
| 1995 | Carnival of Wolves | Actor | Bodyguard #2 | N/A N/A |
| 1995 | Mortal Kombat | Actor | Outworld Warrior (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1994 | Cage II: The Arena of Death | Actor | Dr. Wo | 58 Average |
| 1994 | The Dallas Connection | Actor | Fu | 58 Average |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Actor | Tibetan Passenger | 59 Average |
| 1993 | Fit to Kill | Actor | Commando | 58 Average |
| 1993 | Firepower | Actor | Fighter | 58 Average |
| 1993 | Full Impact | Actor | Japanese Fighter | 58 Average |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Actor | Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee | 63 Fair |
| 1993 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Actor | Shootfighting Ref | 59 Average |
| 1993 | Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel | Actor | Garbage Gang Member | 58 Average |
| 1992 | American Streetfighter | Actor | Ogawa | 59 Average |
| 1992 | Rapid Fire | Actor | Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited) | 60 Fair |
| 1992 | Deadly Bet | Actor | Fighter | 58 Average |
| 1992 | Shadow of the Dragon | Actor | Temple Priest | 59 Average |
| 1991 | Capital Punishment | Actor | Henchman (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1991 | Samurai Cop | Actor | Okamura | 55 Average |
| 1991 | Showdown in Little Tokyo | Actor | Hagata, the Torturer | 61 Fair |
| 1991 | Karate Wars | Actor | Nakaso | 59 Average |
| 1991 | The Master Demon | Actor | The Master Demon | 59 Average |
| 1991 | 9 1/2 Ninjas! | Actor | Master | 58 Average |
| 1990 | Aftershock | Actor | Fighter (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1989 | Ninja Academy | Actor | Chiba | 58 Average |
| 1989 | Time Burst: The Final Alliance | Actor | Master | 58 Average |
| 1986 | Big Trouble in Little China | Actor | Wing Kong Hatchet Man | 70 Good |
| 1985 | Sword of Heaven | Actor | Third Monk | N/A N/A |
| 1985 | Fury to Freedom | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1985 | J.O.E. and the Colonel | Actor | Trainer | 59 Average |
| 1985 | My Science Project | Actor | Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited) | 59 Average |
| 1984 | Ninja Busters | Actor | Master | 58 Average |
| 1983 | Angel of H.E.A.T. | Actor | Hans Zeisel | 58 Average |
| 1981 | The Weapons of Death | Actor | Chong | 58 Average |
| 1981 | Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen | Actor | Club Shanghai Bouncer | 58 Average |
| 1980 | The Octagon | Actor | Ninja Instructor | 57 Average |
| 1976 | Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy | Actor | Karate Expert | 59 Average |
| 1975 | The Killer Elite | Actor | Airport Thug (uncredited) | 58 Average |
Crew |
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| 2004 | SWAT: Warhead One | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 59 Average |
| 2002 | Power Elite | Crew | Stunts | 58 Average |
| 1998 | Blade | Crew | Stunts | 67 Fair |
| 1998 | L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach | Crew | Fight Choreographer | 59 Average |
| 1995 | Jade | Crew | Stunts | 57 Average |
| 1995 | Mortal Kombat | Crew | Stunts | 58 Average |
| 1993 | Firepower | Crew | Stunts | 58 Average |
| 1992 | Rapid Fire | Crew | Stunts | 60 Fair |
| 1991 | Samurai Cop | Crew | Fight Choreographer | 55 Average |
| 1991 | Karate Wars | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 59 Average |
| 1990 | Aftershock | Crew | Stunts | 58 Average |
| 1982 | The Sword and the Sorcerer | Crew | Stunts | 58 Average |