Biography and filmography

Kenji Ohba

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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Movies (29)

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

2017 · Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan

Dragon Emperor

Dragon Emperor

2016

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

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

2013 · Retsu Ichijouji

Space Cop Gavan The Movie

Space Cop Gavan The Movie

2012 · Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan

The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan

The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan

2012 · Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff Gavan

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie

2012 · Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro Oume

Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle

Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle

2011 · Daigoro Oume

Kill Bill: Todo el sangriento asunto

Kill Bill: Todo el sangriento asunto

2011 · Bald Guy

Kage

Kage

2007 · Jin

The Legend of Red Dragon

The Legend of Red Dragon

2006 · Katagari

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

2004 · Bald Guy

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003 · Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)

Making of Kamen Rider ZO

Making of Kamen Rider ZO

1993 · Kuroda (archive footage)

Kamen Rider ZO

Kamen Rider ZO

1993 · Kuroda

Lucia Bud

Lucia Bud

1992

Taikoki

Taikoki

1987 · Katō Kiyomasa

Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy

Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy

1984 · Teruhiko Tenkoji

The Awesome Circus Bastard

The Awesome Circus Bastard

1984 · Araki Yuzuru

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

Legend of the Eight Samurai

Legend of the Eight Samurai

1983 · Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi

Kabamaru the Ninja Boy

Kabamaru the Ninja Boy

1983

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie

1980 · Daigorou Oume / Denzi Blue

Battle Fever J: The Movie

Battle Fever J: The Movie

1979 · Shirou Akebono / Battle Kenya

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

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

1978 · Stunts

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon

1977 · Karate Brother 1

The Executioner II: Karate Inferno

The Executioner II: Karate Inferno

1974 · Henchman (uncredited)

Sister Street Fighter

Sister Street Fighter

1974

The Executioner

The Executioner

1974 · Henchman (uncredited)

Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider

Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider

1973 · Stunts

TV shows (11)