Gerald Okamura

85, from Hilo, Hawaii

Artwork for G.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraImage of 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.

Timeline

2024Aged 84

  • Poster for Killer Ex

    Sugimoto

  • Poster for The Bouncer

    The Master

2022Aged 82

  • Poster for Famous T&A 2

    Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)

2020Aged 80

  • Poster for Awesomely Righteous & Radical

    (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)

2015Aged 75

  • Poster for The Real Miyagi

    Self

  • Poster for Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance

    Okamura

2012Aged 72

  • Poster for Monster Roll

    Blind Chef

2009Aged 69

  • Poster for Hellbinders

    Buddhist Priest

  • Poster for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

    Hard Master

2005Aged 65

  • Poster for Confessions of an Action Star

    Asian Member

  • Poster for Vampire Assassin

    Master Kao

2004Aged 64

  • Poster for SWAT: Warhead One

    Peter Chiang

2003Aged 63

  • Poster for The Circuit 2: The Final Punch

    Ming Li

2002Aged 62

  • Poster for Redemption

    Kwai Lo

  • Poster for Power Elite

    Stunts

1998Aged 58

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

    Fu

  • Poster for Blade

    Vampire (uncredited)

1997Aged 57

  • Poster for Little Bigfoot

    Cook

1996Aged 56

  • Poster for For Life or Death

    Ancient Priest

  • Poster for Day of the Warrior

    Fu

  • Poster for Bloodsport III

    Voice of the Judge (voice)

1995Aged 55

  • Poster for Mortal Kombat

    Outworld Warrior (uncredited)

  • Poster for Carnival of Wolves

    Bodyguard #2

  • Poster for The Power Within

    Yung

  • Poster for Jade

    Stunts

1994Aged 54

  • Poster for The Shadow

    Tibetan Passenger

  • Poster for The Dallas Connection

    Fu

  • Poster for Cage II: The Arena of Death

    Dr. Wo

1993Aged 53

  • Poster for Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel

    Garbage Gang Member

  • Poster for Shootfighter: Fight to the Death

    Shootfighting Ref

  • Poster for Hot Shots! Part Deux

    Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee

  • Poster for Full Impact

    Japanese Fighter

  • Poster for Firepower

    Fighter

  • Poster for Fit to Kill

    Commando

1992Aged 52

  • Poster for Shadow of the Dragon

    Temple Priest

  • Poster for Deadly Bet

    Fighter

  • Poster for Rapid Fire

    Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)

  • Poster for American Streetfighter

    Ogawa

1991Aged 51

  • Poster for 9 1/2 Ninjas!

    Master

  • Poster for The Master Demon

    The Master Demon

  • Poster for Karate Wars

    Nakaso

  • Poster for Showdown in Little Tokyo

    Hagata, the Torturer

  • Poster for Samurai Cop

    Okamura

  • Poster for Capital Punishment

    Henchman (uncredited)

1990Aged 50

  • Poster for Aftershock

    Fighter (uncredited)

1989Aged 49

  • Poster for Time Burst: The Final Alliance

    Master

  • Poster for Ninja Academy

    Chiba

1986Aged 46

  • Poster for Big Trouble in Little China

    Wing Kong Hatchet Man

1985Aged 45

  • Poster for My Science Project

    Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

  • Poster for J.O.E. and the Colonel

    Trainer

  • Poster for Fury to Freedom

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Sword of Heaven

    Third Monk

1984Aged 44

  • Poster for Ninja Busters

    Master

1983Aged 43

  • Poster for Angel of H.E.A.T.

    Hans Zeisel

1982Aged 42

  • Poster for The Sword and the Sorcerer

    Stunts

1981Aged 41

  • Poster for Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen

    Club Shanghai Bouncer

  • Poster for The Weapons of Death

    Chong

1980Aged 40

  • Poster for The Octagon

    Ninja Instructor

1976Aged 36

  • Poster for Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy

    Karate Expert

1975Aged 35

  • Poster for The Killer Elite

    Airport Thug (uncredited)