
Gerald Okamura
Actor
Born: November 1, 1940 (85 years old)
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.
Filmography (43)
- Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991, ★ 6.4)
- Blade (1998, ★ 6.8)
- Big Trouble in Little China (1986, ★ 7.2)
- Deadly Bet (1992, ★ 6.2)
- Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993, ★ 6.4)
- Power Rangers (1993, ★ 7.1)
- The Shadow (1994, ★ 6.1)
- L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach (1998, ★ 6)
- My Science Project (1985, ★ 6.2)
- Rapid Fire (1992, ★ 6.4)
- Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993, ★ 6.5)
- The Real Miyagi (2015, ★ 6.5)
- The Octagon (1980, ★ 5)
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009, ★ 5.8)
- Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981, ★ 5.1)
- The Circuit 2: The Final Punch (2003, ★ 5.6)
- The Killer Elite (1975, ★ 5.8)
- Mortal Kombat (1995, ★ 5.9)
- Samurai Cop (1991, ★ 4.6)
- Full Impact (1993, ★ 4.8)
- Fit to Kill (1993, ★ 4.9)
- Firepower (1993, ★ 4.9)
- The Power Within (1995, ★ 5.5)
- Bloodsport III (1996, ★ 5.5)
- The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982, ★ 5.4)
- Jade (1995, ★ 5.5)
- Hellbinders (2009, ★ 3.8)
- Day of the Warrior (1996, ★ 4.3)
- The Dallas Connection (1994, ★ 4.2)
- Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy (1976, ★ 3.7)