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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). He also appeared as Nero the Hero in ...
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Martin Kove. Actor: The Karate Kid Part III. Martin Kove was born on March 6, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Strong-featured, narrow-eyed actor who has portrayed a mixed bag of both good guys and bad guys. He first turned up on screen in several minor roles, and was noticed as the villainous Nero the Hero in the low-budget road race Death Race 2000 (1975), and then as Clem the sadistic...
- March 6, 1947
Martin Kove. Actor: The Karate Kid Part III. Martin Kove was born on March 6, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Strong-featured, narrow-eyed actor who has portrayed a mixed bag of both good guys and bad guys. He first turned up on screen in several minor roles, and was noticed as the villainous Nero the Hero in the low-budget road race Death Race ...
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Martin Kove is a renowned American actor best known for playing the role of John Kreese in the 1984 cult film The Karate Kid. Born and raised in New York City, Martin was a martial arts enthusiast as a kid and became well versed in numerous martial art forms.
Oct 28, 2021 · The Untold Truth Of Martin Kove. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images. By Jon O'Brien Oct. 28, 2021 6:42 pm EST. From "Cagney and Lacey" and the "Rambo" sequel to the first three chapters of "The Karate ...
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Learn about Martin Kove's career as an actor, director, and producer in films and TV shows, such as The Karate Kid, Cagney and Lacey, and Rambo II. Find out his personal details, awards, and stage work on his official website.
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John Kreese is a fictional character and the main antagonist of The Karate Kid media franchise, portrayed by Martin Kove. [3] He is introduced in The Karate Kid (1984) and returns in its sequels The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989). 29 years later, Kove began to reprise the role in the sequel television series Cobra Kai (2018–present). [4]
