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