Kenji Ohba

Kenji Ohba

Acting

Born:
1955-02-05
Died:
2026-05-06
Place of birth:
Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

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").

Known For

Filmography

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

7.72017Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
Movie
Dragon Emperor

Dragon Emperor

5.02016
Movie
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z

Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z

5.82013Retsu Ichijouji
Movie
Space Cop Gavan The Movie

Space Cop Gavan The Movie

6.22012Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
Movie
The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan

The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan

10.02012Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
Movie
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie

6.82012Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume
Movie
Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle

Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle

7.22011Daigoro Oume
Movie
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

8.12011Bald Guy
Movie
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

7.72011Shirou Akebono
TV
Juken Sentai Gekiranger

Juken Sentai Gekiranger

7.52007Suugu (voice)
TV
Kage

Kage

2007Jin
Movie
The Legend of Red Dragon

The Legend of Red Dragon

5.62006Katagari
Movie
Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

7.92004Bald Guy
Movie
Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

8.02003Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)
Movie
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger

Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger

8.52002Retsudou, Shurikenger
TV
Juukou B-Fighter

Juukou B-Fighter

9.21995Haruka's Father
TV
Making of Kamen Rider ZO

Making of Kamen Rider ZO

1993Kuroda (archive footage)
Movie
Kamen Rider ZO

Kamen Rider ZO

7.31993Kuroda
Movie
Lucia Bud

Lucia Bud

6.01992
Movie
Ninja Olympiad

Ninja Olympiad

7.71988Yajirō Iyo
TV
Taikoki

Taikoki

8.01987Katō Kiyomasa
Movie
Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy

Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy

6.51984Teruhiko Tenkoji
Movie
The Awesome Circus Bastard

The Awesome Circus Bastard

1984Araki Yuzuru
Movie
君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった

君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった

1984
Movie
Legend of the Eight Samurai

Legend of the Eight Samurai

5.91983Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi
Movie
Kabamaru the Ninja Boy

Kabamaru the Ninja Boy

5.71983
Movie
Space Sheriff Sharivan

Space Sheriff Sharivan

8.51983Retsu Ichijouji
TV
Space Sheriff Gavan

Space Sheriff Gavan

8.01982Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan
TV
Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie

6.51980Daigorou Oume / Denzi Blue
Movie
Denshi Sentai Denziman

Denshi Sentai Denziman

8.81980Daigorou Oume
TV
Battle Fever J: The Movie

Battle Fever J: The Movie

6.21979Shirou Akebono / Battle Kenya
Movie
Battle Fever J

Battle Fever J

7.81979Shirou Akebono
TV
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger

8.21978Stunts
Movie
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon

5.51977Karate Brother 1
Movie
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai

8.01977Hayato Kono
TV
The Executioner II: Karate Inferno

The Executioner II: Karate Inferno

5.81974Henchman (uncredited)
Movie
Sister Street Fighter

Sister Street Fighter

6.61974
Movie
The Executioner

The Executioner

6.61974Henchman (uncredited)
Movie
Kikaida 01

Kikaida 01

8.81973Stunts
TV
Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider

Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider

6.81973Stunts
Movie