Gerald Okamura
Acting
- Born:
- 1940-11-01
- Place of birth:
- Hilo, Hawaii
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Bouncer
Killer Ex
Famous T&A 2
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
The Real Miyagi
Monster Roll
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Hellbinders
Vampire Assassin
Confessions of an Action Star
SWAT: Warhead One
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
Redemption
Blade
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Little Bigfoot
Bloodsport III
Day of the Warrior
For Life or Death
The Power Within
Carnival of Wolves
Mortal Kombat
Cage II: The Arena of Death
The Dallas Connection
The Shadow
Fit to Kill
Firepower
Power Rangers
Full Impact
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
American Streetfighter
Rapid Fire
Deadly Bet
Shadow of the Dragon
Capital Punishment
Samurai Cop
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Karate Wars
The Master Demon
9 1/2 Ninjas!
Aftershock
Ninja Academy
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
Big Trouble in Little China
Sword of Heaven
Fury to Freedom
J.O.E. and the Colonel
My Science Project
Ninja Busters
Angel of H.E.A.T. — The Protectors, Book #1
Gavilan
Falcon Crest
The Weapons of Death
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
The Octagon
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
The Killer Elite