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Gerald Okamura

Gerald Okamura

Actor · Born November 1, 1940 (85) · Hilo, Hawaii

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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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 1, 1940 (85)
From
Hilo, Hawaii
Works as
Actor
Titles
36 on Motif · 62 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 2% in 30 days

What are Gerald Okamura's films like?

Across their 11 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
39%
Survival
22%
Bonds
17%
Self
10%
Power
8%
Ideas
3%
Justice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 5 · Wry 0 · Earnest 6

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 1 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 5 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 3 of 4 analyzed roles.

Mentor
3 of 4
Trickster
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
7
Tense
6
Thrilling
6
Dread
2
Manic
2
Other
3

How their films linger

Fun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Gerald Okamura's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 23 of their 36 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Gerald Okamura's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

62 credits, 36 with a Motif page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The Bouncer(2024)

    as The Master

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Killer Ex(2024)

    as Sugimoto

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Famous T&A 2(2022)

    as Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Awesomely Righteous & Radical (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    as (segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)

  • Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance(2015)

    as Okamura

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Monster Roll (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Blind Chef

  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra(2009)

    as Hard Master

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Hellbinders (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Buddhist Priest

  • Vampire Assassin (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Master Kao

  • Sledge: The Untold Story(2005)

    as Asian Member

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • SWAT: Warhead One (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Peter Chiang

  • The Circuit 2(2002)

    as Ming Li

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Redemption (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Kwai Lo

  • Power Elite (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Stunts

  • Blade(1998)

    Stunts · as Vampire (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Return to Savage Beach(1998)

    Fight Choreographer · as Fu

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Little Bigfoot (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Cook

  • Bloodsport III(1996)

    as Voice of the Judge (voice)

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Day of the Warrior(1996)

    as Fu

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • For Life or Death(1996)

    as Ancient Priest

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • The Power Within (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Yung

  • Jade(1995)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Carnival of Wolves (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Bodyguard #2

  • Mortal Kombat(1995)

    Stunts · as Outworld Warrior (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Cage II: The Arena of Death (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    as Dr. Wo

  • The Dallas Connection(1994)

    as Fu

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Shadow(1994)

    as Tibetan Passenger

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Fit to Kill(1993)

    as Commando

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Firepower(1993)

    Stunts · as Fighter

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Sensei

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Full Impact (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Japanese Fighter

  • Hot Shots! Part Deux(1993)

    as Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Shootfighter: Fight to the Death(1993)

    as Shootfighting Ref

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel(1993)

    as Garbage Gang Member

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • American Streetfighter (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ogawa

  • Rapid Fire(1992)

    Stunts · as Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Bet (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Fighter

  • Shadow of the Dragon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Temple Priest

  • Capital Punishment (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Henchman (uncredited)

  • Samurai Cop(1991)

    Fight Choreographer · as Okamura

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Showdown in Little Tokyo(1991)

    as Hagata, the Torturer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Karate Wars (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Nakaso

  • The Master Demon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as The Master Demon

  • 9 1/2 Ninjas! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Master

  • Aftershock (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    Stunts · as Fighter (uncredited)

  • Ninja Academy(1989)

    as Chiba

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Time Burst: The Final Alliance(1989)

    as Master

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Big Trouble in Little China(1986)

    as Wing Kong Hatchet Man

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Sword of Heaven (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Third Monk

  • Fury to Freedom (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • J.O.E. and the Colonel(1985)

    as Trainer

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • My Science Project(1985)

    as Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Ninja Busters (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Master

  • Angel of H.E.A.T.(1983)

    as Hans Zeisel

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Gavilan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Sword and the Sorcerer(1982)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Falcon Crest(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Ito

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • The Weapons of Death (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Chong

  • Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen(1981)

    as Club Shanghai Bouncer

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The Octagon(1980)

    as Ninja Instructor

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Karate Expert

  • The Killer Elite(1975)

    as Airport Thug (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 62 titles from 1975 to 2024; peak year 1994.

Biggest box office

Samurai Cop (1991)

$387K worldwide

Highest rated

Samurai Cop (1991)

Midcredits 18th

Most popular right now

Return to Savage Beach (1998)

Film career

19752024

Peak 1994 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting59 of 62: 50 only acting, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score17thOther crew12 of 62: 3 only other crew, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score25th

62 titles, 9 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 9 of them.

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s15 · 14 acting · 1 crew1990s31 · 30 acting · 9 crew2000s8 · 7 acting · 2 crew2010s2 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 19th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
8095

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Gerald Okamura's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 17th percentile, the median of all 34; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 9th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th21

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 36 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed25

Most divisive · actor

Sledge: The Untold Story (2005)

94th percentile spread · 67% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

Midcredits 87th · 76% liked

Reviewers score the acting 23/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 42, detractors 17. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Gerald Okamura's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 Motif titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 52 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 73 · intenseMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Gerald Okamura work with?

People who share at least 2 of Gerald Okamura's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andy Sidaris shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers