Gerald Okamura
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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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.8507 |
| Birthday | 1940-11-01 |
| Place of Birth | Hilo, Hawaii |
| Also Known As | 오카무라 제럴드, |
1980
The Octagon
5.026/151
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The Shadow
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2009
Hellbinders
3.8/13
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Showdown in Little Tokyo
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Blade
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Angel of H.E.A.T.
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
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Sword of Heaven
10/1
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1991
Samurai Cop
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1998
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
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Day of the Warrior
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The Dallas Connection
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Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
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Monster Roll
7.2/4
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1985
J.O.E. and the Colonel
4/3
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Little Bigfoot
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Ninja Academy
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The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
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The Weapons of Death
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1996
For Life or Death
6.5/4
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Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
3.659/82
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1991
Karate Wars
5/2
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The Killer Elite
5.817/142
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1993
Full Impact
5.5/6
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Time Burst: The Final Alliance
3.6/5
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Killer Ex
4.5/2
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American Streetfighter
3.708/12
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SWAT: Warhead One
3/1
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1986
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9 1/2 Ninjas!
3/10
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1993
Fit to Kill
4.913/46
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1994
Cage II: The Arena of Death
3.4/10
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Shadow of the Dragon
4.667/3
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The Master Demon
5.25/4
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1993
Firepower
5.045/22
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Capital Punishment
4.143/7
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Carnival of Wolves
8/1
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Vampire Assassin
2.591/11
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Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
4.842/19
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The Power Within
5.864/11
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1992
Rapid Fire
6.4/254
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Hot Shots! Part Deux
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Ninja Busters
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The Real Miyagi
6.5/20
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Confessions of an Action Star
4.333/15
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Deadly Bet
6.412/17
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1993
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
6.518/82
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2002
Redemption
6.2/5
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1995
Mortal Kombat
5.878/2513
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Bloodsport III
5.524/103
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Aftershock
4.615/13
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0/0
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