Gerald Okamura

About Gerald Okamura

Who is it?: Actor, Stunts, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Year: 1940
Occupation: Martial artist, stuntman

Gerald Okamura

Gerald Okamura was born on 1940, is Actor, Stunts, Miscellaneous Crew. Born in Hilo, Hawaii in 1940. 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 the late 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. His favorite weapon is the Okamura Hook sword. A veteran actor with over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Gerald Okamura (www.geraldokamura.com)has played an assortment of characters ranging from Yakuza, to Vampires, to Elvis Impersonators. Gerald hosts an annual Celebrity event entitled DRAGONFEST (www.dragonfest.com)where his fellow Hollywood Celebrities, Martial Artists, and Sci Fi Stars donate their time each year, allowing access to the public to meet the stars in person, take photographs, and get autographs from their favorite celebrities.
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Biography/Timeline

1953

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.

1975

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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