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Martin Kove ( / ˈkoʊv /; born March 6, 1946 [ 2]) 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.
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.
Oct 28, 2021 · Learn about the untold truth of Martin Kove, the actor who played John Kreese in the Karate Kid franchise and its Netflix reboot. Find out how he got advice from Sean Connery, pestered Quentin Tarantino, and became a fan favorite.
Sep 6, 2022 · 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, plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or...
Jan 21, 2024 · Dive into an exclusive interview with Martin Kove, the star of "Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai." Hear firsthand about his experiences on these iconic shows, the influence of Sean Connery on his...
Martin Kove is best known for his portrayal as the evil karate sensei, John Kreese, in The Karate Kid trilogy. He's participated in some 100 films including Rambo II with Sylvester Stallone and Wyatt Earp with Kevin Costner.