Acting · b. 1955 · Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Kenji Ohba

Biography

Kenji Takahashi (February 5, 1955 – May 6, 2026), known professionally as Kenji Ohba, was a prolific Japanese actor and former stuntman best known for his roles in the Super Sentai and Metal Heroes series, especially as Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan in the 1982 TV series Space Sheriff Gavan. He is the president of his own action/stunt troupe called "Luck JET" ("JET" being an acronym for "Jaunty Eventful Troupe").

Acting
Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan 2017 Dragon Emperor 2016 Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z Retsu Ichijouji 2013 Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume 2012 Space Cop Gavan The Movie Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan 2012 The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan 2012 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Bald Guy 2011 Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle Daigoro Oume 2011 Kage Jin 2007 The Legend of Red Dragon Katagari 2006 Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Bald Guy 2004 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Bald Guy (Sushi Shop) 2003 Kamen Rider ZO Kuroda 1993 Making of Kamen Rider ZO Kuroda (archive footage) 1993 Lucia Bud 1992 The Awesome Circus Bastard Araki Yuzuru 1984 君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった 1984 Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy Teruhiko Tenkoji 1984 Kabamaru the Ninja Boy 1983 Legend of the Eight Samurai Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi 1983 Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie Daigorou Oume / Denzi Blue 1980 Battle Fever J: The Movie Shirou Akebono / Battle Kenya 1979 Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon Karate Brother 1 1977 Sister Street Fighter 1974 The Executioner II: Karate Inferno Henchman (uncredited) 1974 The Executioner Henchman (uncredited) 1974
Other Credits
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger Stunts 1978 Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider Stunts 1973
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