Gerald Okamura
Born November 01, 1940 (Age: 85)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009
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as Hard Master
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Age: 68
Vampire Assassin
2005
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as Master Kao
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Age: 64
SWAT: Warhead One
2004
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as Peter Chiang
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Age: 63
Redemption
2002
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as Kwai Lo
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Age: 61
Blade
1998
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as Vampire (uncredited)
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Age: 57
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
1998
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as Fu
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Age: 57
Little Bigfoot
1997
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as Cook
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Age: 56
Bloodsport III
1996
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as Voice of the Judge (voice)
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Age: 56
Day of the Warrior
1996
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as Fu
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Age: 55
For Life or Death
1996
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as Ancient Priest
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Age: 55
Mortal Kombat
1995
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as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
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Age: 54
The Shadow
1994
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as Tibetan Passenger
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Age: 53
Fit to Kill
1993
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as Commando
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Age: 52
Firepower
1993
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as Fighter
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Age: 52
Full Impact
1993
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as Japanese Fighter
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Age: 52
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993
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as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
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Age: 52
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
1993
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as Shootfighting Ref
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Age: 52
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
1993
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as Garbage Gang Member
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Age: 52
American Streetfighter
1992
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as Ogawa
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Age: 52
Rapid Fire
1992
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as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
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Age: 51
Deadly Bet
1992
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as Fighter
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Age: 51
Shadow of the Dragon
1992
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as Temple Priest
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Age: 51
Capital Punishment
1991
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as Henchman (uncredited)
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Age: 51
Samurai Cop
1991
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as Okamura
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Age: 51
Showdown in Little Tokyo
1991
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as Hagata, the Torturer
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Age: 50
Karate Wars
1991
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as Nakaso
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Age: 50
The Master Demon
1991
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as The Master Demon
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Age: 50
9 1/2 Ninjas!
1991
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as Master
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Age: 50
Aftershock
1990
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as Fighter (uncredited)
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Age: 49
Ninja Academy
1989
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as Chiba
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Age: 48
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
1989
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as Master
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Age: 48
Big Trouble in Little China
1986
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as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
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Age: 45
Sword of Heaven
1985
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as Third Monk
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Age: 45
Fury to Freedom
1985
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as
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Age: 44
J.O.E. and the Colonel
1985
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as Trainer
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Age: 44
My Science Project
1985
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as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
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Age: 44
The Weapons of Death
1981
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as Chong
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Age: 40
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
1981
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as Club Shanghai Bouncer
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Age: 40
The Octagon
1980
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as Ninja Instructor
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Age: 39
The Killer Elite
1975
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as Airport Thug (uncredited)
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Age: 35