Kenji Takahashi (高橋 健二 , Takahashi Kenji , born February 5, 1955) , known professionally as Kenji Ohba (大葉 健二 , Ōba Kenji ) is 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").
Android Kikaider (1972, Jiro's suit actor)Kikaider 01 (1973, Jiro's suit actor)Robot Detective (1973)Symbol of Justice Condorman (1975)Akumaizer 3 (1975, Suit actor)Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) - Akarenger suit actorChoujin Bibyun (1976)J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) - Hayato Kono (episode 3)Message from Space: Galactic Wars (1978)Battle Fever J (1979) - Shiro Akebono / Battle KenyaDenshi Sentai Denziman (1980) - Daigoro Oume / Denzi BlueShadow Warriors (1980)Space Sheriff Gavan (1982) - Retsu Ichijouji / GavanSpace Sheriff Sharivan (1983) - Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan (episode 1-6, 13-24, 34, 48, 51)Space Sheriff Shaider (1984) - Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan (episode 49)Choujinki Metalder (1987) - (episodes 25-26)Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya (1988) - Yajiro (episode 27)Kamen Rider Black RX (1989) - Masaru Kujo (episode 34)Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger (2002) - Shurikenger disguise (episode 45)Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) - Dan Kenshi (episodes 40 and 42)Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011) - Shiro Akebono (episode 44)Urakaidan (1965)Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965) - Self-Defense Force Soldier BThe Guardman: Tokyo yôjimbô (1965)Akai tenshi (1966)Onna hissatsu ken (1974)Akane iro no kûdô (1976)Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon (1977) - Karate Brother 1J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger (1978, Suit actor)Denshi Sentai Denziman Movie (1980) - Daigoro Oume / Denzi BlueLegend of the Eight Samurai (1983) - Inukai Genpachi NobufuchiKotaro makari-toru! (1984) - Teruhiko TenkoujiSpace Cop Shaider: Pursuit! Shigi Shigi Abduction Plan (1984) - Retsu Ichijôji / Space Sheriff GavanShogun's Samurai (1985) - GamahachiKamen Rider ZO (1993) - KurodaBattle Royale II: Requiem (2003) - Maki's fatherKill Bill Volume 1 (2003) - Shiro, Bald GuyKill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) - Shiro, Bald GuySekiryû no onna (2006)Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (2011) - Daigoro OumeKaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie (2012) - Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan, Shiro Akebono / Battle Kenya, Daigoro Oume / Denzi BlueSpace Sheriff Gavan: The Movie (2012) - Retsu Ichijouji / GavanSuper Hero Taisen Z (2013) - Commander Retsu Ichijouji/GavanDragon Emperor (2016)The Space Sheriff Spirits (2006) - Retsu Ichijouji/Gavan (voice)Tiger & Bunny the Live (2012) - "Hero Academy Teacher"