Gerald Okamura
Date of birth: 1940-11-01
Place of birth: Hilo, Hawaii
Known 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.
Movie Credits
The Octagon
1980-08-14
Scott James, a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautif
The Shadow
1994-07-01
Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to
Hellbinders
2009-01-01
A supernatural battle for souls plays out on the streets with lots of guns and knives.
Showdown in Little Tokyo
1991-08-23
An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Toky
Blade
1998-08-21
The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity
Angel of H.E.A.T.
1983-07-01
A mad scientist uses an army of androids and a device that can disintegrate metal to try to steal mi
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009-08-03
From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest i
Sword of Heaven
1985-12-06
A Japanese policeman in Los Angeles uses an ancient magic sword to battle killers and an extortion r
Samurai Cop
1991-11-30
When Japanese organized crime imbeds itself within LA, the police turn to one man to take down the d
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
1998-01-27
A stolen computer disk contains the location of a hidden tresaure trove. It's up to the sexy ladies
Day of the Warrior
1996-02-14
The Legion to Ensure Total Harmony and Law (L.E.T.H.A.L.), is tracking a criminal mastermind known o
The Dallas Connection
1994-10-02
Assassins led by Black Widow are out to kill Antonio Morales to prevent him from handing a computer
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
1976-11-01
When one of her friends goes missing, Chesty and several fellow WAVEs go looking for her and end up
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
1981-02-13
Famous detective Charlie Chan is called out of retirement to help a San Francisco detective solve a
My Science Project
1985-08-09
His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scav
Fury to Freedom
1985-09-21
Martial arts champion Raul Ries was weaned on anger and fueled by rage – a destructive path that led
J.O.E. and the Colonel
1985-09-11
Scientists create "the perfect soldier" in a lab experiment by recombining his molecules. He is then
Little Bigfoot
1997-06-17
The Shoemaker kids are enjoying a quiet summer vacation in the country, until they discover a friend
Monster Roll
2012-10-16
When sea monsters attack Los Angeles, an underground network of sushi chefs honor an ancient code to
Ninja Academy
1989-08-17
Echoing the comic tone of the "Police Academy" films, Ninja Academy boasts an ensemble cast of hilar
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
2003-07-15
Prisoners are dying at the Ogden Correctional Institution, a prison where a corrupt Warden has taken
The Weapons of Death
1981-07-24
In San Francisco's Chinatown, a band of thugs kidnaps a girl for a large Chinese gang. Her half-brot
For Life or Death
1996-01-23
A man named Kaan Woo (James Lew) is escaping his dark past, having been involved with a cult of brow
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
2015-10-09
25 years later after the events of Samurai Cop (1991), Detective Frank Washington is forced to team
Karate Wars
1991-08-07
Karate Wars is an all or nothing tournament where the prize is honor, self respect and a million dol
The Killer Elite
1975-12-19
Mike Locken is one of the principal members of a group of freelance spies. A significant portion of
Full Impact
1993-06-01
A former cop who has become a professional bounty hunter tracks a serial killer who kills with his b
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
1989-01-01
Several different factions compete in the search for ancient Japanese tablets that have the secret o
Killer Ex
2024-02-22
A former assassin's comfortable family life is upended when his beautiful ex shows up out of nowhere
American Streetfighter
1992-12-28
A martial arts master seeking to save his brother from a murderous drug lord infiltrates a ferocious
SWAT: Warhead One
2004-02-24
When a powerful nuclear weapon mysteriously disappears, putting in risk all Los Angeles' population,
Big Trouble in Little China
1986-05-30
Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's gre
9 1/2 Ninjas!
1991-01-24
When corrupt real estate mogul Arnold Gruber evicts Joe and Lisa from their dwellings to make way fo
Fit to Kill
1993-10-27
Buxom do-gooders Donna and Nicole set out to reclaim the stolen Alexa diamond from its hiding place
Cage II: The Arena of Death
1994-12-14
After being tricked into thinking his best friend, and caretaker is dead, Vietnam Vet, and mentally
Shadow of the Dragon
1992-01-01
Tony Baker (Jimmy Williams), a Vietnam vet who is now an L.A. detective, is on the trail of the 'Mek
The Master Demon
1991-06-10
The Master Demon: Centuries ago, a demonic fury is pitted against a white warrior in an epic battle
Firepower
1993-10-25
In the year 2007, crime has risen at an exponential rate. Once highly populated metropolises such as
Capital Punishment
1991-12-21
Underground fighter James Thayer's loyalties are tested when he is recruited by a secretive agency t
Carnival of Wolves
1995-09-23
Four men plan a robbery in a pub
Vampire Assassin
2005-08-09
Martial artist Ron Hall stars in this dark vampire thriller reminiscent of BLADE. Ambitious cop Dere
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
1993-03-17
Johnny Woo and Julie play an enduring couple who survive all sorts of interference from rival kick-b
The Power Within
1995-10-24
Stan Dryer, a teen, afraid to even ask a girl to the prom, finds courage and extreme martial arts sk
Rapid Fire
1992-08-21
College student Jake Lo is pursued by smugglers, mobsters and crooked federal agents after he witnes
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993-05-21
Topper Harley is found to be working as an odd-job-man in a monastery. The CIA want him to lead a re
Ninja Busters
1984-11-09
Bernie and Chic are two loveable goofballs just looking for easy work, sexy ladies, and a good slice
The Real Miyagi
2015-02-20
The life of Fumio Demura, the greatest karate master of a generation.
Confessions of an Action Star
2005-01-23
A 'mockumentary' on the rise and fall of Chip and Dales dancer turned martial arts action star, Fran
Deadly Bet
1992-04-16
Jeff Wincott plays a gambler who puts his life on the line to buy his way out of the clutches of a m
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
1993-05-05
Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts mat
Mortal Kombat
1995-08-18
For nine generations an evil sorcerer has been victorious in hand-to-hand battle against his mortal
Redemption
2002-05-28
A disgraced cop goes to work for the mob, and must choose between good and evil when he goes up agai
Bloodsport III
1996-12-05
Bloodsport III brings us back to the world of Alex Cardo. This time he must battle in a fight to end
Aftershock
1990-10-05
An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
2020-06-04
80s homage anthology
The Bouncer
2024-10-15
An expat on the run in Romania works as a bouncer at an upscale nightclub frequented by a notorious
Famous T&A 2
2022-02-25
Get ready for FAMOUS T&A 2, an all-new, all-hot compilation of clips from a cavalcade of movies feat