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.

Filmography

Ninja Instructor
Tibetan Passenger
Buddhist Priest
Hagata, the Torturer
Vampire (uncredited)
Third Monk
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Blind Chef
Ancient Priest
Airport Thug (uncredited)
Japanese Fighter
Sugimoto
Peter Chiang
Wing Kong Hatchet Man
Commando
The Master Demon
Fighter
Henchman (uncredited)
Bodyguard #2
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
Fighter
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Voice of the Judge (voice)
Kwai Lo
Fighter (uncredited)
(segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
The Master