Gerald Okamura

Gerald Okamura

  • Birthday: 11/1/1940
  • Place of birth: Hilo, Hawaii
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: 오카무라 제럴드

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

The Octagon
Release date: 8/14/1980

The Octagon

Role(s): Ninja Instructor

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The Shadow
Release date: 7/1/1994

The Shadow

Role(s): Tibetan Passenger

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Hellbinders
Release date: 1/1/2009

Hellbinders

Role(s): Buddhist Priest

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Showdown in Little Tokyo
Release date: 8/23/1991

Showdown in Little Tokyo

Role(s): Hagata, the Torturer

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Blade
Release date: 8/21/1998

Blade

Role(s): Vampire (uncredited)

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