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