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Martin Kove

Martin Kove (b. March 6, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, USA) is a Jewish-American actor who has appeared in both feature films and television series. His most well known role was on the 1980's hit tv series Cagney & Lacey as Det. Victor Isbecki and his well known movie role was in the 1984 hit film The Karate Kid as Cobra Kai Sensei, John Kreese. He reprised his role as John Kreese in the 1986 hit sequel The Karate Kid, Part II and the 1989 sequel The Karate Kid, Part III.

Martin Kove starred in the short-lived television series Code R and has made guest appearances on several television programs including Gunsmoke, Kojak, The Incredible Hulk, and Black Scorpion.


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Martin Kove Facts

OccupationActor
BirthdayMarch 6, 1946 (63)
SignPisces
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, USA

Selected Filmography

The Karate Kid Collection
The Karate Kid
Rambo
The Last House on the Left
Death Race 2000
The Karate Kid II
Higher Ground
Project: Shadowchaser 3000 / Night Siege
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
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