6.9
Movie
Acting
Gerald Okamura
- Born
- (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Credits
- 63 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.9
Movie
5.8
Movie
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
7.2
Movie
Big Trouble in Little China
5.9
Movie
Mortal Kombat
6.5
Movie
Hot Shots! Part Deux
7.1
TV
Power Rangers
6.1
Movie
The Shadow
6.4
Movie
Showdown in Little Tokyo
5.5
Movie
Jade
6.4
Movie
Rapid Fire
6.0
Movie
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
4.5
Movie
Samurai Cop
5.1
Movie
The Octagon
5.5
Movie
The Sword and the Sorcerer
5.4
Movie
Bloodsport III
6.6
Movie
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
3.6
Movie
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
5.6
TV
Falcon Crest
Acting credits 60
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Bouncer Film | The Master |
| 2024 | Killer Ex Film | Sugimoto |
| 2022 | Famous T&A 2 Film | Fu (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2020 | Awesomely Righteous & Radical Film | (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance Film | Okamura |
| 2015 | The Real Miyagi Film | Self |
| 2012 | Monster Roll Film | Blind Chef |
| 2009 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Film | Hard Master |
| 2009 | Hellbinders Film | Buddhist Priest |
| 2005 | Vampire Assassin Film | Master Kao |
| 2005 | Confessions of an Action Star Film | Asian Member |
| 2004 | SWAT: Warhead One Film | Peter Chiang |
| 2003 | The Circuit 2: The Final Punch Film | Ming Li |
| 2002 | Redemption Film | Kwai Lo |
| 1998 | Blade Film | Vampire (uncredited) |
| 1998 | L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach Film | Fu |
| 1997 | Little Bigfoot Film | Cook |
| 1996 | Bloodsport III Film | Voice of the Judge (voice) |
| 1996 | Day of the Warrior Film | Fu |
| 1996 | For Life or Death Film | Ancient Priest |
| 1995 | The Power Within Film | Yung |
| 1995 | Carnival of Wolves Film | Bodyguard #2 |
| 1995 | Mortal Kombat Film | Outworld Warrior (uncredited) |
| 1994 | Cage II: The Arena of Death Film | Dr. Wo |
| 1994 | The Dallas Connection Film | Fu |
| 1994 | The Shadow Film | Tibetan Passenger |
| 1993 | Fit to Kill Film | Commando |
| 1993 | Firepower Film | Fighter |
| 1993 | Power Rangers TV | Sensei (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Full Impact Film | Japanese Fighter |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux Film | Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee |
| 1993 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death Film | Shootfighting Ref |
| 1993 | Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel Film | Garbage Gang Member |
| 1992 | American Streetfighter Film | Ogawa |
| 1992 | Rapid Fire Film | Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited) |
| 1992 | Deadly Bet Film | Fighter |
| 1992 | Shadow of the Dragon Film | Temple Priest |
| 1991 | Capital Punishment Film | Henchman (uncredited) |
| 1991 | Samurai Cop Film | Okamura |
| 1991 | Showdown in Little Tokyo Film | Hagata, the Torturer |
| 1991 | Karate Wars Film | Nakaso |
| 1991 | The Master Demon Film | The Master Demon |
| 1991 | 9 1/2 Ninjas! Film | Master |
| 1990 | Aftershock Film | Fighter (uncredited) |
| 1989 | Ninja Academy Film | Chiba |
| 1989 | Time Burst: The Final Alliance Film | Master |
| 1986 | Big Trouble in Little China Film | Wing Kong Hatchet Man |
| 1985 | Sword of Heaven Film | Third Monk |
| 1985 | Fury to Freedom Film | |
| 1985 | J.O.E. and the Colonel Film | Trainer |
| 1985 | My Science Project Film | Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited) |
| 1984 | Ninja Busters Film | Master |
| 1983 | Angel of H.E.A.T. — The Protectors, Book #1 Film | Hans Zeisel |
| 1982 | Gavilan TV | (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Falcon Crest TV | Mr. Ito (1 ep) |
| 1981 | The Weapons of Death Film | Chong |
| 1981 | Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen Film | Club Shanghai Bouncer |
| 1980 | The Octagon Film | Ninja Instructor |
| 1976 | Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy Film | Karate Expert |
| 1975 | The Killer Elite Film | Airport Thug (uncredited) |
Crew credits 12
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SWAT: Warhead One Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 2002 | Power Elite Film | Stunts |
| 1998 | Blade Film | Stunts |
| 1998 | L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach Film | Fight Choreographer |
| 1995 | Jade Film | Stunts |
| 1995 | Mortal Kombat Film | Stunts |
| 1993 | Firepower Film | Stunts |
| 1992 | Rapid Fire Film | Stunts |
| 1991 | Samurai Cop Film | Fight Choreographer |
| 1991 | Karate Wars Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 1990 | Aftershock Film | Stunts |
| 1982 | The Sword and the Sorcerer Film | Stunts |