Gerald Okamura
Gerald Okamura (born 1940) is an American martial artist and stuntman.[1][2]
Gerald Okamura | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940 (age 82–83) |
| Occupation(s) | Martial artist, stuntman |
Career
Okamura began his 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). Okamura is also a designer of various types of weaponry.
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
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Chesty Anderson, USN | Karate Expert | |
| 1980 | The Octagon | Ninja Instructor | |
| 1981 | Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen | Club Shanghai Bouncer | |
| 1983 | Angel of H.E.A.T. | Hans Zeisel | |
| 1984 | Ninja Busters | Master | |
| 1985 | My Science Project | Vietnamese Soldier | Uncredited |
| 1985 | Sword of Heaven | Third Monk | |
| 1986 | Big Trouble in Little China | Wing Kong Hatchet Man | |
| 1989 | Ninja Academy | Chiba | |
| 1989 | Time Burst: the Final Alliance | Master | |
| 1990 | Aftershock | Fighter | |
| 1991 | 9 1/2 Ninjas! | Master | |
| 1991 | Showdown in Little Tokyo | Hagata, the Torturer | |
| 1991 | Samurai Cop | Okamura | |
| 1991 | Capital Punishment | Henchman | |
| 1991 | The Master Demon | The Master Demon | |
| 1991 | Karate Wars | Nakaso | |
| 1992 | Deadly Bet | Fighter | |
| 1992 | Rapid Fire | Tau's Gunman at Laundry | Uncredited |
| 1992 | American Streetfighter | Ogawa | |
| 1992 | Shadow of the Dragon | Temple Priest | |
| 1993 | Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel | Garbage Gang | |
| 1993 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Shootfighting Ref | |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee | |
| 1993 | Full Impact | Japanese fighter | |
| 1993 | Firepower | Fighter | Uncredited |
| 1993 | Fit to Kill | Commando | |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Tibetan Passenger | |
| 1994 | The Dallas Connection | Fu | |
| 1994 | Cage II | Dr. Wo | |
| 1995 | The Power Within | Yung | |
| 1995 | Mortal Kombat | Outworld Warrior | Uncredited |
| 1996 | For Life or Death | Ancient priest | |
| 1996 | Bloodsport III | Judge | |
| 1996 | Day of the Warrior | Fu | |
| 1996 | Carnival of Wolves | Bodyguard #2 | |
| 1997 | Little Bigfoot | Cook | |
| 1998 | Blade | Vampire | Uncredited |
| 1998 | L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach | Fu | |
| 2002 | The Circuit 2: The Final Punch | Ming Li | |
| 2002 | Redemption | Kwai Lo | |
| 2005 | Confessions of an Action Star | Asian Master | |
| 2005 | Vampire Assassin | Master Kao | |
| 2009 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Hard Master | |
| 2009 | Hellbinders | Buddhist Priest | |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance | Raizo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | A Man Called Sloane | Henchman Guarding Maria | Episode: "Samurai" |
| 1984 | Matt Houston | Thug | Episode: "Return to Nam: Part 1" |
| 1985 | Knight Rider | Fuji Hakito | Episode: "Knight & Knerd" |
| 1985 | J.O.E. and the Colonel | Trainer | Television film |
| 1987 | Falcon Crest | Mr. Ito | Episode: "Lovers and Friends" |
| 1996 | VR Troopers | Chao Chong | Episode: "Despera Strikes Back" |
| 1996 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | Kai-Ogi | Episode: "Along Came a Spider" |
| 2002 | Power Rangers Wild Force | Sensei | Episode: "A Father's Footsteps" |
| 2012, 2013 | Kickin' It | Grandmaster Po | 2 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Blade Runner | Zuben | Voice |
| 2004 | SWAT: Warhead One | Peter Chiang |
References
- Entertainment, Martial Arts (2015-02-24). "Gerald Okamura". Martial Arts & Action Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- "Gerald Okamura". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
External links
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