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