Gerald Okamura
Acting
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.
Born: November 1, 1940
Place of Birth: Hilo, Hawaii
Known For
Filmography
as The Master
as Sugimoto
as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
as Okamura
as Self
as Hard Master
as Buddhist Priest
as Master Kao
as Asian Member
as Peter Chiang
as Ming Li
as Kwai Lo
as Vampire (uncredited)
as Cook
as Voice of the Judge (voice)
as Fu
as Ancient Priest
as Yung
as Bodyguard #2
as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
as Dr. Wo
as Tibetan Passenger
as Commando
as Fighter
as Sensei
as Japanese Fighter
as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
as Shootfighting Ref
as Garbage Gang Member
as Ogawa
as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
as Fighter
as Temple Priest
as Henchman (uncredited)
as Okamura
as Hagata, the Torturer
as Nakaso
as The Master Demon
as Master
as Fighter (uncredited)
as Chiba
as Master
as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
as Third Monk
as Trainer
as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
as Master
as Hans Zeisel
as Mr. Ito
as Chong
as Club Shanghai Bouncer
as Ninja Instructor
as Karate Expert
as Airport Thug (uncredited)