Gerald Okamura
Known for ActingBorn 1940-11-01Hilo, Hawaii
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Gerald Okamura (born 1940) is an American theatrical martial artist.
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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 · as Vampire (uncredited)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009 · as Hard Master
Mortal Kombat
1995 · as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Big Trouble in Little China
1986 · as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993 · as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
1998 · as Fu
Samurai Cop
1991 · as Okamura
The Shadow
1994 · as Tibetan Passenger
Showdown in Little Tokyo
1991 · as Hagata, the Torturer
Fit to Kill
1993 · as Commando
Day of the Warrior
1996 · as Fu
The Dallas Connection
1994 · as Fu
The Killer Elite
1975 · as Airport Thug (uncredited)
Rapid Fire
1992 · as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
2015 · as Okamura
My Science Project
1985 · as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Full Impact
1993 · as Japanese Fighter
The Octagon
1980 · as Ninja Instructor