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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Octagon
as Ninja Instructor
1980
The Shadow
as Tibetan Passenger
1994
Hellbinders
as Buddhist Priest
2009
Showdown in Little Tokyo
as Hagata, the Torturer
1991
Blade
as Vampire (uncredited)
1998
Angel of H.E.A.T.
as Hans Zeisel
1983
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
as Hard Master
2009
Sword of Heaven
as Third Monk
1985
Samurai Cop
as Okamura
1991
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
as Fu
1998
Day of the Warrior
as Fu
1996
The Dallas Connection
as Fu
1994
My Science Project
as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
1985
Fury to Freedom
1985
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
as Karate Expert
1976
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
as Club Shanghai Bouncer
1981
Monster Roll
as Blind Chef
2012
J.O.E. and the Colonel
as Trainer
1985
Little Bigfoot
as Cook
1997
Ninja Academy
as Chiba
1989
