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Martin Kove (/ ˈ k oʊ v /; born March 6, 1947 ) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as John Kreese, the main antagonist of The Karate Kid (1984). He 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 franchise and Cobra Kai series.
- January 1, 1
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- Brooklyn, New York, USA
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
Aug 28, 2020 · 'Cobra Kai' star Martin Kove reveals how playing the villainous Sensei John Kreese once more led to him becoming "hot" in Hollywood again.
Jan 1, 2021 · The cast of the Netflix series praises Martin Kove for his commitment to the role of the karate villain. They say he is Kreese on and off set, but also a sweet and funny guy.
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.
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Jan 19, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Martin Kove, the actor who plays Kreese in the Karate Kid franchise and Cobra Kai. Discover how his childhood love of Western films and TV shaped his acting style and influenced his roles.