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Kenji Ohba

Acting Born Feb 5, 1955 Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan 24 credits

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").

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Full filmography

  • Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011) as Shirou Akebono
  • Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) as Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)
  • Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Daigorou Oume
  • Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) as Bald Guy
  • Battle Fever J (1979) as Shirou Akebono
  • Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) as Dan
  • Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) as Suugu (voice)
  • Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) as Bald Guy
  • J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Hayato Kono
  • Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger (2002) as Retsudou, Shurikenger
  • Juukou B-Fighter (1995) as Haruka's Father
  • Ninja Olympiad (1988) as Yajirō Iyo
  • Space Sheriff Gavan (1982) as Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
  • Space Sheriff Sharivan (1983) as Retsu Ichijouji
  • Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (2011) as Daigoro Oume
  • Lucia Bud (1992)
  • Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z (2013) as Retsu Ichijouji
  • Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2017) as Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
  • Sister Street Fighter (1974)
  • Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) as Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi
  • Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon (1977) as Karate Brother 1
  • Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy (1984) as Teruhiko Tenkoji
  • Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie (2012) as Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume
  • Kamen Rider ZO (1993) as Kuroda