Gerald Okamura
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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.
Acting
Movie
Blade
as Vampire (uncredited)
1998
Movie
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
as Hard Master
2009
Movie
Big Trouble in Little China
as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
1986
Movie
Mortal Kombat
as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
1995
Movie
Hot Shots! Part Deux
as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
1993
TV
Power Rangers
as Sensei
1993
Movie
The Shadow
as Tibetan Passenger
1994
Movie
Showdown in Little Tokyo
as Hagata, the Torturer
1991
Movie
Rapid Fire
as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
1992
Movie
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
as Fu
1998
Movie
Samurai Cop
as Okamura
1991
Movie
My Science Project
as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
1985
Movie
The Octagon
as Ninja Instructor
1980
Movie
The Killer Elite
as Airport Thug (uncredited)
1975
Movie
Bloodsport III
as Voice of the Judge (voice)
1996
Movie
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
as Shootfighting Ref
1993
Movie
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
as Okamura
2015
Movie
Day of the Warrior
as Fu
1996
TV
Falcon Crest
as Mr. Ito
1981
Movie
The Dallas Connection
as Fu
1994
Movie
Fit to Kill
as Commando
1993
Movie
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
as Club Shanghai Bouncer
1981
Movie
Firepower
as Fighter
1993
Movie
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
as Garbage Gang Member
1993
Crew
Movie
Blade
Stunts
1998
Movie
Mortal Kombat
Stunts
1995
Movie
Jade
Stunts
1995
Movie
Rapid Fire
Stunts
1992
Movie
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Fight Choreographer
1998
Movie
Samurai Cop
Fight Choreographer
1991
Movie
The Sword and the Sorcerer
Stunts
1982
Movie
Firepower
Stunts
1993
Movie
Aftershock
Stunts
1990
Movie
Power Elite
Stunts
2002
Movie
Karate Wars
Stunt Coordinator
1991
Movie
SWAT: Warhead One
Stunt Coordinator
2004