Gerald Okamura
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
Prominent works featuring Gerald Okamura
Blade
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Big Trouble in Little China
Mortal Kombat
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Power Rangers
The Shadow
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Falcon Crest
Jade
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (72 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Bouncer | The Master | Movie | 2024 |
 | Killer Ex | Sugimoto | Movie | 2024 |
 | Famous T&A 2 | Fu (archive footage) (uncredited) | Movie | 2022 |
 | Awesomely Righteous & Radical | (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage) | Movie | 2020 |
 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance | Okamura | Movie | 2015 |
 | The Real Miyagi | Self | Movie | 2015 |
 | Monster Roll | Blind Chef | Movie | 2012 |
 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Hard Master | Movie | 2009 |
 | Hellbinders | Buddhist Priest | Movie | 2009 |
 | Vampire Assassin | Master Kao | Movie | 2005 |
 | Confessions of an Action Star | Asian Member | Movie | 2005 |
 | SWAT: Warhead One | Peter Chiang | Movie | 2004 |
| SWAT: Warhead One | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 2004 |
 | The Circuit 2: The Final Punch | Ming Li | Movie | 2003 |
 | Redemption | Kwai Lo | Movie | 2002 |
 | Power Elite | Stunts | Movie | 2002 |
 | Blade | Vampire (uncredited) | Movie | 1998 |
| Blade | Stunts | Movie | 1998 |
 | L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach | Fu | Movie | 1998 |
| L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach | Fight Choreographer | Movie | 1998 |
 | Little Bigfoot | Cook | Movie | 1997 |
 | Bloodsport III | Voice of the Judge (voice) | Movie | 1996 |
 | Day of the Warrior | Fu | Movie | 1996 |
 | For Life or Death | Ancient Priest | Movie | 1996 |
 | The Power Within | Yung | Movie | 1995 |
 | Jade | Stunts | Movie | 1995 |
 | Carnival of Wolves | Bodyguard #2 | Movie | 1995 |
 | Mortal Kombat | Outworld Warrior (uncredited) | Movie | 1995 |
| Mortal Kombat | Stunts | Movie | 1995 |
 | Cage II: The Arena of Death | Dr. Wo | Movie | 1994 |
 | The Dallas Connection | Fu | Movie | 1994 |
 | The Shadow | Tibetan Passenger | Movie | 1994 |
 | Fit to Kill | Commando | Movie | 1993 |
 | Firepower | Fighter | Movie | 1993 |
| Firepower | Stunts | Movie | 1993 |
 | Power Rangers | Sensei | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Full Impact | Japanese Fighter | Movie | 1993 |
 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee | Movie | 1993 |
 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Shootfighting Ref | Movie | 1993 |
 | Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel | Garbage Gang Member | Movie | 1993 |
 | American Streetfighter | Ogawa | Movie | 1992 |
 | Rapid Fire | Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited) | Movie | 1992 |
| Rapid Fire | Stunts | Movie | 1992 |
 | Deadly Bet | Fighter | Movie | 1992 |
 | Shadow of the Dragon | Temple Priest | Movie | 1992 |
 | Capital Punishment | Henchman (uncredited) | Movie | 1991 |
 | Samurai Cop | Okamura | Movie | 1991 |
| Samurai Cop | Fight Choreographer | Movie | 1991 |
 | Showdown in Little Tokyo | Hagata, the Torturer | Movie | 1991 |
 | Karate Wars | Nakaso | Movie | 1991 |
| Karate Wars | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1991 |
 | The Master Demon | The Master Demon | Movie | 1991 |
 | 9 1/2 Ninjas! | Master | Movie | 1991 |
 | Aftershock | Fighter (uncredited) | Movie | 1990 |
| Aftershock | Stunts | Movie | 1990 |
 | Ninja Academy | Chiba | Movie | 1989 |
 | Time Burst: The Final Alliance | Master | Movie | 1989 |
 | Big Trouble in Little China | Wing Kong Hatchet Man | Movie | 1986 |
 | Sword of Heaven | Third Monk | Movie | 1985 |
 | Fury to Freedom | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1985 |
 | J.O.E. and the Colonel | Trainer | Movie | 1985 |
 | My Science Project | Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited) | Movie | 1985 |
 | Ninja Busters | Master | Movie | 1984 |
 | Angel of H.E.A.T. — The Protectors, Book #1 | Hans Zeisel | Movie | 1983 |
 | Gavilan | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1982 |
 | The Sword and the Sorcerer | Stunts | Movie | 1982 |
 | Falcon Crest | Mr. Ito | TV Series | 1981 |
 | The Weapons of Death | Chong | Movie | 1981 |
 | Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen | Club Shanghai Bouncer | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Octagon | Ninja Instructor | Movie | 1980 |
 | Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy | Karate Expert | Movie | 1976 |
 | The Killer Elite | Airport Thug (uncredited) | Movie | 1975 |