
Gerald Okamura
Birthday: 1940-11-01
Place of Birth: Hilo, Hawaii
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.

Big Trouble in Little China, 1986
Comedy
Action
Fantasy

Showdown in Little Tokyo, 1991
Action
Comedy
Detective

Rapid Fire, 1992
Action
Thriller

Hot Shots! Part Deux, 1993
Action
Comedy
War

The Shadow, 1994
Fantasy
Action

Mortal Kombat, 1995
Action
Fantasy

Blade, 1998
Horror
Action

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, 2009
Adventure
Action
Thriller
Sci-Fi