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Kenji Ohba
Acting
Born February 5, 1955 · Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
Died May 6, 2026
Also known as Kenji Takahashi · Takahashi Kenji · Ōba Kenji
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").
Filmography8 titles

Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
as Retsudou, Shurikenger
as Retsudou, Shurikenger

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
2004as Bald Guy
2004as Bald Guy

Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003as Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)
2003as Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)

Kill Bill: Vol. 2
2004as Bald Guy
2004as Bald Guy

Sister Street Fighter
1974
1974

The Executioner
1974as Henchman (uncredited)
1974as Henchman (uncredited)

Legend of the Eight Samurai
1983as Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi
1983as Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
1977as Karate Brother 1
1977as Karate Brother 1