Gerald Okamura

Gerald Okamura

Actor

Hilo, Hawaii
November 1, 1940

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.

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Gerald Okamura 1

Representative Works

Blade
Blade
6.9
/ English
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat
5.9
/ English
Day of the Warrior
Day of the Warrior
4.3
/ English
The Shadow
The Shadow
6.1
/ English
Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
6.4
/ English
Fit to Kill
Fit to Kill
4.9
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Blade
1998Nominee

Best Performance

Blade

Mortal Kombat
1995Nominee

Best Performance

Mortal Kombat

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009Nominee

Best Performance

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Career Highlights

Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993Highlight

Best Performance

Hot Shots! Part Deux

Big Trouble in Little China
1986Highlight

Best Performance

Big Trouble in Little China

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