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
Blade
1998
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as Vampire (uncredited)
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Age: 57
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
Hot Shots! Part Deux
1993
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as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
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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
Showdown in Little Tokyo
1991
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as Hagata, the Torturer
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Age: 50
Big Trouble in Little China
1986
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as Wing Kong Hatchet Man
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Age: 45
My Science Project
1985
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as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
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Age: 44
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