Connection
Gerald Okamura is a Actor and Stunts American born on 1 november 1940 at Hilo (USA)
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, 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.
Source : Wikidata
Gerald Okamura
- Infos
- Photos
- Best films
- Family
- Characters
- Awards
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, 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.
Biography
À l'âge de treize ans, il débute la pratique du judo, poursuit des études et décroche un diplôme universitaire en 1958 à Hilo. Il sert dans l'armée de 1958 à 1961, stationné en Corée du sud, il y apprend le taekwondo pendant cette période. Il s'intéresse par la suite au kendo, à l'aïkido et surtout au kung fu san soo sous la tutelle du maitre Jimmy H. Woo .Best films
Usually with
Filmography of Gerald Okamura (31 films)
Actor
Add to a movie list
, 1h35Directed by Gregory Hatanaka
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Action, Crime
Actors Matt Hannon, Bai Ling, Kayden Kross, Tommy Wiseau, Kristine DeBell, Laurene Landon
Roles Okamura
Rating35%
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
, 2hDirected by Stephen Sommers
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Films set in Africa, Jeu, Seafaring films, Sports films, Films about terrorism, Transport films, Underwater action films, Submarine films, Films set in the future, Martial arts films, Films about toys, Political films
Actors Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lee Byung-hun, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols
Roles Hard Master
Rating57%
In the near future, weapons master James McCullen (Christopher Eccleston) has created a nanotech-based weapon - nanomites designed to devour metal and other materials, capable of destroying anything from tanks to cities. The nanobots can only be stopped by activating the kill switch. His company M.A.R.S. (Military Armaments Research Syndicate) sells four warheads to NATO, and NATO troops led by American soldiers Duke (Channing Tatum) and Ripcord (Marlon Wayans) are tasked with delivering the warheads. Their convoy is ambushed by the Baroness (Sienna Miller), whom Duke recognizes to be his ex-fiancee Ana Lewis. Duke and Ripcord are rescued by Scarlett (Rachel Nichols), Snake Eyes (Ray Park), Breaker (Saïd Taghmaoui) and Heavy Duty (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). They take the warheads to The Pit, G.I. Joe's command center in Egypt, and upon arriving rendezvous with the head of the G.I. Joe Team, General Hawk (Dennis Quaid). Hawk takes command of the warheads and excuses Duke and Ripcord, only to be convinced to let them join his group, after Duke reveals that he knows the Baroness.
, 1h23Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action
Actors David Leitch, Angelina Jolie, Holmes Osborne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Nathan Lee Graham
Roles Asian Member
Rating39%
A 'mockumentary' on the rise and fall of Chip and Dales dancer turned martial arts action star, Francis Allen Sledgewick, AKA Frank Sledge. When fame and fortune caused Frank to lose his sense of what's truly important, he realised he's going to have to get in touch with his roots if there's ever going to be a comeback.
Vampire Assassin (2005)
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Horror
Themes Vampires in film
Actors Mel Novak, Gerald Okamura, Rudy Ray Moore
Roles Master Kao
Rating16%
When protagonist Derek Washington (Hall) was just a child, he witnessed his father's murder. Because of this, he became very afraid of blood. However, when a sting operation to find a counterfeiter named Gustoff Slovak (Mel Novak) goes wrong, Derek is forced to face his fear: blood. The operation backfires, resulting in a massacre that leaves Derek's team wiped out. Derek reaches the shocking conclusion that Slovak is actually a vampire, and joins forces with a weapons expert named Master Kao (Gerald Okamura). Kao is the last in a long line of vampire hunters, and agrees to train Derek in this ancient art of vampire slaying. However, in order to defeat Slovak, Derek must become a vampire assassin.
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Olivier Gruner, Lorenzo Lamas, Gail Harris, Gerald Okamura, Shauna Sand, Robert Chapin
Roles Ming Li
Rating43%
There is an underground fight circuit behind the walls of Ogden State Prison. The secret is about to be blown wide open by Dirk's reporter girlfriend, when she is brutally attacked. Dirk vows revenge. Out for blood, he gets into Ogden under an assumed name. He will have to contend with his bare fists and raw power because in a place with no rules, all bets are off.
Redemption (2002)
, 1h26Origin USA
Genres Action, Crime
Actors Don Wilson (kickboxeur), Chris Penn, Cynthia Rothrock, James Russo, Richard Norton, Sam J. Jones
Roles Kwai Lo
Rating53%
Chef d'un commando d'élite de la police, John Sato prend tous les risques dans ses missions, au péril de sa vie et de celle de ses partenaires. Quand l'un d'eux est tué, il n'a plus le choix; il doit rendre son insigne. Le début d'une descente aux enfers qui conduit l'ancien policier déchu à Tony Leggio, un gangster dont il devient le lieutenant. Hier flic, aujourd'hui de l'autre côté de la barrière, John Sato arrive à son point de non retour.
Blade (1998)
, 1h58Directed by Stephen Norrington
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Medical-themed films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Blade, Superhero films, Vampires in film, Films about viral outbreaks, Road movies, Kung fu films, Super-héros inspiré de comics, Chase films, Disaster films
Actors Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, N'Bushe Wright, Donal Logue, Sanaa Lathan
Roles Vampire (uncredited)
Rating70%
In 1967, a pregnant woman is rushed into a hospital in labor where a C-section is performed on her to save her baby. She dies, but her child lives.
Bloodsport III (1996)
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Daniel Bernhardt, John Rhys-Davies, James Hong, Pat Morita, J.J. Perry, Chad Stahelski
Roles Voice of the Judge (voice)
Rating42%
Bloodsport III reintroduces the character Alex Cardo (Daniel Bernhardt) from Bloodsport II. As Alex gambles in a casino, masked men steal money and a package from the casino, but not before Alex beats up several of the men. After the robbery, the casino owner convinces Alex to retrieve the package (a bag of diamonds) from the robbers, since they belong to a mob boss named Duvalier (John Rhys-Davies). Alex does so, and Duvalier invites him to a dinner party he's hosting as thanks.
Day of the Warrior (1996)
, 1h36Directed by Andy Sidaris
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Spy
Themes Spy films
Actors Raye Hollitt, Julie Strain, Julie K. Smith, Justin Melvey, Gerald Okamura, Ted Prior
Roles Fu
Rating38%
Mortal Kombat (1995)
, 1h41Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Films about computing, Jeu, Sports films, Martial arts films, Films about video games, Films based on video games
Actors Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Talisa Soto, Christophe Lambert
Roles Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
Rating58%
The film is centered on Mortal Kombat, a fight tournament between the representatives the realms of Earth and Outworld conceived by the Elder Gods amid looming invasion of the Earth by Outworld. If the realm of Outworld wins Mortal Kombat ten consecutive times, its Emperor Shao Kahn will be able to invade and conquer the Earth realm.
The Power Within (1995)
, 1h37Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Martial arts, Fantasy, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Karen Valentine, Keith Coogan, William Zabka, John O'Hurley, Gerald Okamura, P. J. Soles
Roles Yung
Rating51%
Stan Dryer, an unsuccessful-at-life green-belt in karate teenager, is given an ancient ring by an old karate master whom Stan tried to save from impending doom.
The Dallas Connection (1994)
, 1h34Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Spy
Themes Spy films
Actors Julie Strain, Sam Phillips, Julie K. Smith, Gerald Okamura, Victor Brooks, Andy Sidaris
Roles Fu
Rating43%
Les assassins dirigés par Black Widow sont là pour tuer Antonio Morales pour l'empêcher de remettre une puce informatique au siège de l'IWAR. C'est aux agents secrets Chris Cannon, Mark Austin et Samantha Maxx de les arrêter.Ld
The Shadow (1994)
, 1h43Directed by Russell Mulcahy
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Crime
Themes Superhero films, Super-héros inspiré de comics, Arme nucléaire
Actors Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen, Tim Curry
Roles Tibetan Passenger
Rating60%
In Tibet, following the First World War, an American named Lamont Cranston (Alec Baldwin), succumbing to his darker instincts during the war, has set himself up as a brutal warlord and opium kingpin under the alias of Ying-Ko (Mandarin Chinese for "Dark Eagle"). He is abducted from his palace by servants of the Tulku (Barry Dennen), a holy man who exhibits otherworldly powers and knows Cranston's identity. He informs Cranston that he is to become a force for good. Cranston objects but is silenced by the Phurba (Frank Welker), a mystical sentient flying dagger that assaults Cranston, wounding him. Cranston is unable to refuse and remains under the tutelage of the Tulku for seven years. He learns to "cloud men's minds," a form of mystical, psychic hypnosis that allows him to influence others' thoughts and bend their perceptions so he cannot be seen, except for his shadow (since light itself cannot be deceived), hence his new alias.
Firepower (1994)
Genres Science fiction, Action
Themes Dystopian films
Actors Chad McQueen, George Murdock, Joseph Ruskin, Michael Gregory, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Gerald Okamura
Roles Fighter
Rating52%
Los Angeles, 2007. En quelques années seulement, la cité californienne a plongé dans le chaos, au point que le gouvernement donne aux criminels une partie de la ville, une zone de non droit où la police ne pénètre jamais. Deux flics s'y risquent pourtant, Sladge et Braniff. Aux trousses d'un psychopathe, ils entrent dans un enfer où, entre l'organisation de deux duels jusqu'à la mort, le tout puissant Drexal se prépare à la diffusion à grande échelle d'un antidote plus dangereux que le virus qu'il est censé éradiquer...
Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
, 1h26Directed by Jim Abrahams
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Themes Military humor in film, Politique, Children's films
Actors Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino, Richard Crenna, Brenda Bakke, Miguel Ferrer
Roles Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
Rating65%
One night, an American special forces team invades Saddam Hussein's (Haleva) palace and a nearby prison camp to rescue captured soldiers from Operation Desert Storm and to eliminate Saddam, but they find the Iraqis prepared for them, and the entire rescue team is captured. This failed operation turns out to be the latest in a series of rescue attempts which were foiled by the Iraqis, and consequently the advisors of President Benson (Admiral Benson in the previous film, played by Bridges) suspect sabotage in their own ranks. Colonel Denton Walters (Crenna) suggests to gain the aid of war hero Topper Harley (Sheen) for the next mission, but Topper has retired from the Navy and become a Buddhist in a small Thai village. Walters and Michelle Huddleston (Bakke), CIA, arrive and try to persuade him to come out of retirement in order to rescue the imprisoned soldiers and the previous rescue parties.