Martin Kove (/ ˈ k oʊ v /; born March 6, 1946 [2]) is an American actor and martial artist. 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 (2018–2025).

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.

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.

12 hours ago · John Kreese, played by the one and only Martin Kove, has been as central to "Cobra Kai" as he was to the original "Karate Kid" films.

1 day ago · Martin Kove reprises his role as John Kreese, a Vietnam war veteran and the no-nonsense sensei at the Cobra Kai Dojo Kayla Grant is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

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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.

Nov 19, 2024 · Cobra Kai star Martin Kove is back for the latest season of the popular Netflix martial arts drama, but what do we know about the actor beyond his on-screen persona? The sixth season has been split into three parts, with the second installment released on the streaming platform earlier this month.

Nov 19, 2024 · Cobra Kai's Martin Kove, who graced screens in the latest chapter of the Netflix hit martial arts series, has returned as villain Kreese for the final series.

Dec 20, 2024 · Martin Kove might be best known as John Kreese, the no-mercy drill sergeant of Cobra Kai, but the man behind the character has spent 50 years fighting — not just opponents in the dojo, but for the survival and evolution of his own career.