Gerald Okamura

Gerald Okamura

Born 1940-11-01 (age 85) Hilo, Hawaii
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Biography

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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.

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Known For

Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat

1995

as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)

Blade
Blade

1998

as Vampire (uncredited)

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

2009

as Hard Master

Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China

1986

as Wing Kong Hatchet Man

Hot Shots! Part Deux
Hot Shots! Part Deux

1993

as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee

The Shadow
The Shadow

1994

as Tibetan Passenger

Samurai Cop
Samurai Cop

1991

as Okamura

Fit to Kill
Fit to Kill

1993

as Commando

Day of the Warrior
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Showdown in Little Tokyo

1991

as Hagata, the Torturer

Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire

1992

as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)

The Dallas Connection
My Science Project
My Science Project

1985

as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

The Octagon
The Octagon

1980

as Ninja Instructor

The Killer Elite
The Killer Elite

1975

as Airport Thug (uncredited)

Confessions of an Action Star
Confessions of an Action Star

2005

as Asian Member

Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death

1993

as Shootfighting Ref

Bloodsport III
Bloodsport III

1996

as Voice of the Judge (voice)