Place of Birth:
Hilo, Hawaii
Date of Birth:
11/1/1940
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.
The Octagon
The Shadow
Hellbinders
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Blade
Angel of H.E.A.T.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Sword of Heaven
Samurai Cop
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Day of the Warrior
The Dallas Connection
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
Fury to Freedom
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
My Science Project
J.O.E. and the Colonel
Little Bigfoot
Monster Roll
Ninja Academy
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
The Weapons of Death
For Life or Death
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
Karate Wars
The Killer Elite
Full Impact
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
Killer Ex
American Streetfighter
SWAT: Warhead One
Big Trouble in Little China
9 1/2 Ninjas!
Fit to Kill
Cage II: The Arena of Death
Shadow of the Dragon
The Master Demon
Firepower
Capital Punishment
Carnival of Wolves
Vampire Assassin
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
The Power Within
Rapid Fire
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Ninja Busters
The Real Miyagi
Confessions of an Action Star
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Deadly Bet
Mortal Kombat
Bloodsport III
Redemption
Aftershock
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
The Bouncer