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Gerald Okamura

Acting Born Nov 1, 1940 Hilo, Hawaii 24 credits

Biography

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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.

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Known for

Film

Anatomy of a Murder

as Mr. Ito
Film

L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach

as Fu
Film

Mortal Kombat

as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
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Blade

as Vampire (uncredited)
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

as Hard Master

Full filmography

  • Falcon Crest (1981) as Mr. Ito
  • Power Rangers (1993) as Sensei
  • L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach (1998) as Fu
  • Mortal Kombat (1995) as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
  • Blade (1998) as Vampire (uncredited)
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) as Hard Master
  • Big Trouble in Little China (1986) as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
  • Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
  • The Shadow (1994) as Tibetan Passenger
  • Samurai Cop (1991) as Okamura
  • Fit to Kill (1993) as Commando
  • Day of the Warrior (1996) as Fu
  • Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) as Hagata, the Torturer
  • Rapid Fire (1992) as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
  • The Dallas Connection (1994) as Fu
  • My Science Project (1985) as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
  • The Octagon (1980) as Ninja Instructor
  • The Killer Elite (1975) as Airport Thug (uncredited)
  • Confessions of an Action Star (2005) as Asian Member
  • Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance (2015) as Okamura
  • Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) as Shootfighting Ref
  • Bloodsport III (1996) as Voice of the Judge (voice)
  • Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) as Club Shanghai Bouncer
  • Ninja Academy (1989) as Chiba