Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: 오카무라 제럴드
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Hilo, Hawaii
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Movie Involvements: 54
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Blade
(1998) Vampire (uncredited)G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
(2009) Hard MasterMortal Kombat
(1995) Outworld Warrior (uncredited)Showdown in Little Tokyo
(1991) Hagata, the TorturerThe Shadow
(1994) Tibetan PassengerRapid Fire
(1992) Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)The Dallas Connection
(1994) FuActing
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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2020 | (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage) | |
2015 | Okamura | |
Self | ||
2012 | Blind Chef | |
2009 | Hard Master | |
Buddhist Priest | ||
2005 | Master Kao | |
Asian Member | ||
2004 | Peter Chiang | |
2003 | Ming Li | |
2002 | Kwai Lo | |
1998 | Vampire (uncredited) | |
Fu | ||
1997 | Cook | |
1996 | Voice of the Judge (voice) | |
Fu | ||
Ancient Priest | ||
Bodyguard #2 | ||
1995 | Yung | |
Outworld Warrior (uncredited) | ||
1994 | Dr. Wo | |
Fu | ||
Tibetan Passenger | ||
1993 | Commando | |
Fighter | ||
Japanese Fighter | ||
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee | ||
Shootfighting Ref | ||
Garbage Gang Member | ||
1992 | Ogawa | |
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited) | ||
Fighter | ||
Temple Priest | ||
1991 | Henchman (uncredited) | |
Okamura | ||
Hagata, the Torturer | ||
Nakaso | ||
The Master Demon | ||
Master | ||
1990 | Fighter (uncredited) | |
1989 | Chiba | |
Master | ||
1986 | Wing Kong Hatchet Man | |
1985 | Third Monk | |
N/A | ||
Trainer | ||
Vietnamese Soldier | ||
1984 | Master | |
1983 | Hans Zeisel | |
1981 | N/A | |
Chong | ||
Club Shanghai Bouncer | ||
1980 | Ninja Instructor | |
1976 | Karate Expert | |
1975 | Airport Thug (uncredited) | |
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Crew
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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2004 | Stunt Coordinator | |
2002 | Stunts | |
1998 | Stunts | |
Fight Choreographer | ||
1995 | Stunts | |
Stunts | ||
1993 | Stunts | |
1992 | Stunts | |
1991 | Fight Choreographer | |
Stunt Coordinator | ||
1990 | Stunts | |
1982 | Stunts | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |