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Kenji Ohba
Born 1955-02-05Matsuyama, 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").
Screen work
Movies & roles
Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai DekarangerRetsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff GavanDragon EmperorRoleKamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars ZRetsu IchijoujiSpace Cop Gavan The MovieRetsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff GavanThe Legend of Space Sheriff GavanRetsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff GavanKaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The MovieRetsu Ichijouji / Gavan / Shiro Akebono / Daigoro OumeGokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great BattleDaigoro OumeKill Bill: The Whole Bloody AffairBald GuyKageJinThe Legend of Red DragonKatagariKill Bill: Vol. 2Bald GuyKill Bill: Vol. 1Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)Making of Kamen Rider ZOKuroda (archive footage)Kamen Rider ZOKurodaLucia BudRoleTaikokiKatō KiyomasaKotaro, An Audacious Karate BoyTeruhiko TenkojiThe Awesome Circus BastardAraki Yuzuru君のふるさとに太陽がのぼったRoleLegend of the Eight SamuraiInukai Genpachi NobufuchiKabamaru the Ninja BoyRoleDenshi Sentai Denziman: The MovieDaigorou Oume / Denzi BlueBattle Fever J: The MovieShirou Akebono / Battle KenyaGolgo 13: Assignment KowloonKarate Brother 1