
Gerald Okamura
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 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

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