Kenji Ohba
Acting·February 5, 1955·† May 6, 2026 — 71 years old·Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
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
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003·8.0
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
2004·7.9
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
2011·8.1
Sister Street Fighter
1974·6.6
Legend of the Eight Samurai
1983·5.8
The Executioner
1974·6.6
Ninja Olympiad
1988·7.7
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
1977·5.5
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
2011·7.5
Kamen Rider ZO
1993·7.4
Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
2011·7.2
The Executioner II: Karate Inferno
1974·5.7
Filmography · 39
2017Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai DekarangerRetsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan2016Dragon Emperor2013Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars ZRetsu Ichijouji2012Space Cop Gavan The MovieRetsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan2012The Legend of Space Sheriff GavanRetsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan2012Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The MovieRetsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume2011Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great BattleDaigoro Oume2011Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody AffairBald Guy2011Kaizoku Sentai GokaigerTVShirou Akebono2007Juken Sentai GekirangerTVDan · Suugu (voice)2007KageJin2006The Legend of Red DragonKatagari2004Kill Bill: Vol. 2Bald Guy2003Kill Bill: Vol. 1Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)2002Ninpuu Sentai HurricanegerTVRetsudou, Shurikenger1995Juukou B-FighterTVHaruka's Father1993Making of Kamen Rider ZOKuroda (archive footage)1993Kamen Rider ZOKuroda1992Lucia Bud1988Ninja OlympiadTVYajirō Iyo1984Kotaro, An Audacious Karate BoyTeruhiko Tenkoji1984The Awesome Circus BastardAraki Yuzuru1984君のふるさとに太陽がのぼった1983Legend of the Eight SamuraiInukai Genpachi Nobufuchi1983Kabamaru the Ninja Boy1983Space Sheriff SharivanTVRetsu Ichijouji1982Space Sheriff GavanTVRetsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan1980Denshi Sentai Denziman: The MovieDaigorou Oume / Denzi Blue1980Denshi Sentai DenzimanTVDaigorou Oume1979Battle Fever J: The MovieShirou Akebono / Battle Kenya1979Battle Fever JTVShirou Akebono1978J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. GorengerStunts1977Golgo 13: Assignment KowloonKarate Brother 11977J.A.K.Q. DengekitaiTVHayato Kono1974The Executioner II: Karate InfernoHenchman (uncredited)1974Sister Street Fighter1974The ExecutionerHenchman (uncredited)1973Kikaida 01TVStunts1973Flying at Ya', Android KikaiderStunts