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.

Known For

Blade

as Vampire (uncredited)

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

as Hard Master

Big Trouble in Little China

as Wing Kong Hatchet Man

Mortal Kombat

as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)

Hot Shots! Part Deux

as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee

Power Rangers

as Sensei

The Shadow

as Tibetan Passenger

Showdown in Little Tokyo

as Hagata, the Torturer

Rapid Fire

as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)

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

as Fu