Gerald Okamura

Born: 1940-11-01, 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.

Filmography

• Blade (1998)
• Day of the Warrior (1996)
• G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
• Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
• Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
• The Shadow (1994)
• L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach (1998)
• Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
• The Dallas Connection (1994)
• Bloodsport III (1996)
• Rapid Fire (1992)
• Fit to Kill (1993)
• Samurai Cop (1991)
• Cage II (1994)
• Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)
• The Killer Elite (1975)
• Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance (2015)
• The Octagon (1980)
• Full Impact (1993)
• Hellbinders (2009)
• My Science Project (1985)
• American Streetfighter (1992)
• Angel of H.E.A.T. — The Protectors, Book #1 (1983)
• J.O.E. and the Colonel (1985)
• Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel (1993)
• Ninja Busters (1984)
• Confessions of an Action Star (2005)
• Karate Wars (1991)
• Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981)
• Deadly Bet (1992)