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Martin Kove (/ ˈ k oʊ v /; born March 6, 1946 ) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as John Kreese, the main antagonist of The Karate Kid (1984). Kove reprised the role in The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and the television series Cobra Kai (2018–present).
Martin Kove is a versatile actor who has played both good guys and bad guys in films and TV shows. He is best known for his role as John Kreese in The Karate Kid series and Cobra Kai.
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Learn about the life and career of Martin Kove, the actor who played John Kreese in The Karate Kid. Find out his birth date, height, family, martial arts skills, and more.
- March 6, 1947
Actor Martin Kove joins the Rich Eisen Show in-studio to discuss the new season of Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ and why he agreed to reprise his John Kreese role, ...
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1M Followers, 259 Following, 862 Posts - MARTIN KOVE (@martinkove) on Instagram: "I am Cobra Kai Remember...NO MERCY! This is my Instagram DoJo 🐍👊🏻 Go to CAMEO.com for CUSTOM VIDEOS🐍 👇🏼👇🏼".
Sep 20, 2022 · The veteran actor talks about his role as the villainous sensei in the Karate Kid spin-off series, and how he enjoys playing a more vulnerable and versatile character. He also shares his thoughts on the show's family audience, the Emmy Awards, and future storylines for Kreese.
Aug 28, 2020 · A bona fide television star in the 1980s, cemented by a leading role in CBS’ ratings monster Cagney & Lacey, Kove transitioned to action roles on the big screen in films such as Steele Justice...
