Gerald Okamura

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.

Cast

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