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Martin Kove | |
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.jpg) Kove at GalaxyCon Columbus in 2024 | |
| Born | 1946/1947 (age 78–79) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse |
Vivienne Love
(m. 1981; div. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
Martin Kove (/ˈkoʊv/; born 1945 or 1946[2]) is an American actor and a 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). He was a regular on the television series Cagney & Lacey (1982–1988), portraying Police Detective Victor Isbecki. Kove also appeared in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
Early life
[edit]Martin Kove was adopted into a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York in 1946 or 1947. His mother was a bookkeeper while his father worked in a hardware store. Kove has stated that his love for acting began during a fourth grade field trip to a play called “The Golden Goose.” He stated: “That’s when I got that feeling that you get on stage that this is for me.”[3] Kove attended Valley Stream Central High School before attending ITT Technical Institute – Maumee Campus.[4]
Career
[edit]Kove then attended Queensborough Community College. However, their Drama department was very limited, so he would go around to different universities that had good drama departments and would audition for their plays, even though he was not an attendant of the school, sometimes getting the role and other times getting figured out. Kove strictly worked in community theater until he was 23, he was then accepted into the NYU School of the Arts. In 1971, Kove got a call to be his stand in, for The Anderson Tapes. There, he met Sean Connery and asked him if he should build up his portfolio or continue with his schooling. Connery responded: "Young man, if you can do the classics, you can do anything, why bother going back to school."[5][6]
Kove took Connery’s advice and quit school and his job working as a substitute math teacher at the Ward Melville High School, moving to Los Angeles to pursue his career in acting. From there, Kove continued to build up his portfolio with smaller roles in films such as Women in Revolt, Savages and Cops and Robbers. By 1975, with a number of movies and television spots under his belt, Kove joined the cast of Capone where he played Peter "Goosey" Gunsenburg also appearing in Death Race 2000. He got his first reoccurring role in the 1977 show Code R but it only lasted one season. From 1982 to 1988, Kove appeared in the main cast of Cagney & Lacey as New York City Detective Victor Isbecki, a supporting role he reprised in subsequent television movies for the series. At the same time, Kove appeared in the 1984 hit film The Karate Kid as Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese, whose fighting instruction of showing "no mercy" and to "sweep the leg" during the film's karate tournament entered the American zeitgeist. After playing a traitorous helicopter pilot in the 1985 film Rambo: First Blood Part II, he returned as Kreese for the 1986 sequel The Karate Kid Part II and the 1989 sequel The Karate Kid Part III.[7] While shooting the car window punching scene for The Karate Kid II, Kove actually had punched through the glass himself due to the special effects failing.[5]
During the 1990s, Kove continued to appear in numerous films and TV shows such as TimeLock, Frank and Jesse, Project Shawdowchaser also starting in the Vietnam war film Firehawk. He made multiple appearances in the television shows Hard Time on Planet Earth, Renegade and Diagnosis Murder. In his only directorial effort, Kove directed a season 3 episode of Silk Stalkings entitled "These Stalkings are Too Hot" in 1994.
Kove studied Okinawa-te karate under prominent black belt Gordon Doversola Shihan.[8][9][10] He has also trained in Kendo and Taekwondo and later on earned his black belt in Okinawa-te karate.[11]
Kove continued making multiple appearances in films and television during the 2000s. He also appeared in the 2007 music video for the song "Sweep the Leg" by No More Kings as a caricature of himself and John Kreese from The Karate Kid.[12][13]
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In 2017, Kove appeared in an episode of the Goldbergs as master John in reference to his karate kid persona. The following year, Kove again returned to the character of Kreese for the YouTube Premium web series Cobra Kai, a continuation of The Karate Kid franchise set 34 years after the original film. The series debuted on May 2, 2018, and was met with critical success. The show was renewed for a second season, which was published on April 24, 2019. In June 2020, Netflix purchased the series, producing a third, fourth,[14] fifth, and sixth season.
In 2019, Kove parodied his Karate Kid character in a QuickBooks commercial, in which a kinder, gentler Kreese runs a "Koala Kai" dojo of preteen students who are encouraged to "support the leg" and to show "more mercy."[15] Kove received praise for his role in the short film The Roommates taking home best supporting actor at the 2020 Oceanside International Film Festival.[16] He also played a lead role in the 2019 film VFW and made a appearance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Kove was one of the celebrities competing on season 30 of Dancing with the Stars in 2021.[17] He and his professional dance partner, Britt Stewart, were the first couple to be eliminated.[18] In January of 2022 Kove and his two children started a podcast which ran until June of that same year.[19] He started in the 2023 western film Far Haven and the 2024 film Fight Another day.
In May of 2025 the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution 677, celebrating Kove for his role in promoting martial arts via Cobra Kai and related projects.[20]
Personal life
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Kove is the father of twins, born in 1990.[21] One of the twins, Jesse, portrayed the young man who bullies the younger version of his father’s character, John Kreese, in flashbacks for seasons 3 and 4 of Cobra Kai.[22] He owns a 11-acre ranch near Nashville, Tennessee.[3]
Kove has stated that he enjoys playing golf and riding horseback in his spare time, while also having a love for classic films such as old westerns. Kove works out and meditates regularly and still trains in karate; he has credited the sport for helping him maintain his focus, discipline and longevity.[5][23]
In 2021, Kove participated in the "No Mercy on Stroke" (NMOS) campaign launched by the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) to raise public awareness about stroke symptoms and the importance of rapid response.[24]
In March 2025, Kove announced that he partnered with La Casa Grande Cigars to start his own cigar line titled "The Prodigal Son", which was officially released in stores later that year in August.[25]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Little Murders | Unknown | Uncredited |
| 1971 | Women in Revolt | Marty | |
| 1972 | Savages | Archie | |
| 1972 | The Last House on the Left | Deputy Harry | |
| 1973 | Cops and Robbers | Ambulance Attendant | |
| 1973 | The Road Movie | Weigh Station Cop | |
| 1974 | The Groove Tube | Butz Beer | |
| 1975 | The Wild Party | Editor | |
| 1975 | Capone | Peter "Goosey" Gusenberg | |
| 1975 | Death Race 2000 | Nero "The Hero" | |
| 1975 | White Line Fever | Clem | |
| 1976 | The Four Deuces | "Smokey" Ross | |
| 1977 | Mr. Billion | Texas Gambler | Uncredited |
| 1977 | The White Buffalo | Jack McCall | |
| 1979 | Seven | Skip | |
| 1980 | Laboratory | Gerard, Subject 32D | |
| 1982 | Blood Tide | Neil Grice | |
| 1984 | The Karate Kid | Sensei John Kreese | |
| 1985 | Rambo: First Blood Part II | Michael Reed Ericson | |
| 1986 | The Karate Kid Part II | Sensei John Kreese | |
| 1987 | Steele Justice | John Steele | |
| 1989 | The Karate Kid Part III | Sensei John Kreese | |
| 1989 | President's Target | Sam Nicholson | |
| 1991 | White Light | Sean Craig | |
| 1992 | Project Shadowchaser | DeSilva | Direct-to-video |
| 1993 | Firehawk | Stewart | Direct-to-video |
| 1992 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Mr. Lee | |
| 1993 | Lightning in a Bottle | Duane Furber | |
| 1993 | The Outfit | Agent Baker | |
| 1993 | To Be the Best | Rick Kulhane | |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp | Ed Ross | |
| 1994 | Endangered | DeVoe | |
| 1994 | Savage Land | Jabal | |
| 1994 | Frank and Jesse | Unknown | Uncredited |
| 1994 | Future Shock | Dr. Langdon | |
| 1994 | Death Match | Paul Landis | |
| 1995 | Renegade: Fighting Cage | Mitch Raines | Direct-to-video |
| 1995 | Grizzly Mountain | Marshal Jackson | |
| 1995 | Final Equinox | Torman | |
| 1995 | Without Mercy | Wolf Larsen | |
| 1995 | Baby Face Nelson | John Dillinger | |
| 1996 | Timelock | Admiral Danny Teegs | |
| 1996 | Mercenary | Mr. Phoenix | Direct-to-video |
| 1996 | Judge and Jury | Michael Silvano | |
| 1997 | Top of the World | Carl | |
| 1997 | Sliding Home | Samuel J. Weber | |
| 1998 | The Waterfront | James Ricks | |
| 1998 | Hyacinth | J.B. Walker | |
| 1998 | Joseph's Gift | Thompsonn | |
| 2000 | Nowhere Land | Hank | |
| 2000 | Strip 'n Run | Crow | |
| 2000 | Bad Guys | The Commander | |
| 2000 | A Drug Called Pornography | Narrator | Voice |
| 2001 | Final Payback | Captain Peter James | |
| 2001 | Black Scorpion Returns | Jack Ames | Direct-to-video |
| 2001 | Under Heavy Fire | Father Brazinski | |
| 2001 | Extreme Horror | Packard | |
| 2001 | Con Games | Timothy Redick | Direct-to-video |
| 2001 | Savage Season | Frank | |
| 2002 | Shattered Lies | Tom Reynolds | |
| 2002 | Crocodile 2: Death Swamp | Roland | |
| 2002 | American Gun | Theodore Huntley | |
| 2002 | Trance | Robert Leoni | |
| 2002 | Curse of the Forty-Niner | Caleb | |
| 2002 | Sting of the Black Scorpion | Jack Ames | Direct-to-video |
| 2003 | Devil's Knight | Zeff | Direct-to-video |
| 2004 | Illusion Infinity | Taxi Driver | |
| 2004 | Hollywood, It's a Dog's Life | The Clown | |
| 2005 | Glass Trap | Corrigan | |
| 2005 | Miracle at Sage Street | Jess | Deleted Scene(s) |
| 2006 | Seven Mummies | Kile | |
| 2006 | A-List | Red Carpet Star | |
| 2006 | Crooked | Jake Lawlor | |
| 2006 | Max Havoc: Ring of Fire | Lieutenant Reynolds | |
| 2006 | Fallen Angel's | Daniels | |
| 2006 | Exit 38 | Reese | Direct-to-video |
| 2007 | No More King's: Sweep the Leg | Sensei Kreese | Music Video |
| 2007 | Messages | DCI Collins | |
| 2007 | Revamped | Detective Reeger | Direct-to-video |
| 2007 | The Dead Sleep Easy | Bob DePugh | |
| 2007 | Blizhniy Boy: The Ultimate Fighter | Detective Karpov | |
| 2008 | Beyond the Ring | Uncle Patrick | |
| 2008 | Man of a Thousand Faces | J. Carroll Naish | |
| 2008 | Chinaman's Chance: America's Other Slaves | Sheriff Jones | |
| 2009 | Immortally Yours | Steven Miles | |
| 2009 | Middle Men | Senator | |
| 2009 | Ballistica | Riley | |
| 2010 | Dante's Inferno: Abandon All Hope | Speaker: 8th Circle - The Sowers of Discord | |
| 2010 | Bare Knuckles | Sonny Cool | |
| 2010 | The Ascent | Lewis | |
| 2011 | Carmen's Kiss | Drayton | |
| 2011 | Memphis Rising: Elvis Returns | Highway Patrol | |
| 2011 | The Great Fight | John Cooper | |
| 2011 | Dark Games | Detective Dave Reinhart | |
| 2011 | Savage | Jack Lund | |
| 2011 | The Life Zone | Randy Graves | |
| 2011 | Silent but Deadly | Hodge | |
| 2013 | Reality Terror Night | Othello Lazarus | |
| 2013 | I'm in Love with a Church Girl | Terry Edgemond | |
| 2013 | Friend Request | Captain Meyers | |
| 2013 | Jet Set | John | |
| 2014 | Falcon Song | Caspian | |
| 2014 | Eternity: The Movie | Barry Goldfield Sr. | |
| 2014 | Red Sky | Navy Intel Commander | |
| 2014 | Tapped Out | Principal Vanhorne | |
| 2014 | Stuff It | Big Hank | Short Film |
| 2014 | Number Runner | Bingo Brown | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | Snapshot | Jack Adams | |
| 2014 | Rice Girl | Captain Ron Williams | |
| 2014 | The Extendables | Aye Lewis | |
| 2014 | As Night Comes | Projectionist | |
| 2014 | Tumbleweed: A True Story | Silver Bush | |
| 2015 | The End | John Doe | Short film |
| 2015 | The Dog Who Saved Summer | Vernon | |
| 2015 | Hardin | Mannen Clements Sr. | |
| 2015 | Running Forever | Carson | |
| 2015 | The Shadow | Will Troncalli | Short film |
| 2016 | Beyond the Gates | James Star | |
| 2016 | Wild Bill Hickok: Swift Justice | Rayord | |
| 2016 | Traded | Cavendish | |
| 2016 | Jokers Wild | Graham Palace | |
| 2016 | Six Gun Savior | The Mentor | |
| 2016 | Assassin X | Frank | |
| 2016 | Hospital Arrest | Boss Nigel | |
| 2017 | Garlic and Gunpowder | Agent Tracey | |
| 2017 | Price For Freedom | Ayotollah Khalkhali | |
| 2017 | Fake News | Vice President John Phillips | |
| 2017 | Bring Me A Dream | Sheriff Jack Miller | |
| 2018 | Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven Swords | Galaron | |
| 2018 | Ellen Bond Secret Agent | Colonel Rachmann | Short film |
| 2018 | Show No Mercy | Frank | Short film |
| 2018 | Warning: No Trespassing | Marty the CIA agent | |
| 2018 | Paint It Red | Scabs | |
| 2019 | The Savant | John Sonsay | |
| 2019 | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Sheriff on Bounty Law | |
| 2019 | VFW | Lou Clayton | |
| 2019 | A Karate Christmas Miracle | Sam | |
| 2019 | D-Day: Battle of Omaha Beach | Nicholas | |
| 2019 | Bare Knuckle Brawler | Mike Calderon | |
| 2020 | Elvis From Outer Space | State Trooper | |
| 2020 | Finding Sara | Lemley | |
| 2020 | Max Reload and the Nether Blasters | Gramps Jenkins | |
| 2020 | Day 13 | Magnus | |
| 2020 | A Wrestling Christmas Miracle | Warden Jeffries | |
| 2021 | 3 Tickets to Paradise | Felix | |
| 2023 | Far Haven | Ambrose Masse | |
| 2024 | Fight Another Day | Fischer | |
| 2024 | Queen of the Ring | Al Haft | |
| 2024 | Dark Night of the Soul | Dad | |
| 2024 | The Cobra Kai Movie | Himself | Short film |
| 2025 | Killing Mary Sue | Knox | |
| 2026 | The Dink † | TBA | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Wild World of Mystery | Rollo | Episode: "The Spy Who Returned From The Dead" |
| 1974 | Police Story | Officer #2 | Episode: "Chief" |
| 1974 | McCloud | Punk (Uncredited) | Episode: "This Must Be The Alamo" |
| 1974 | McMillan & Wife | Joe Smith | Episode: "Downshift to Danger" |
| 1974 | Rhoda | Gary | Episode: "Anything Wrong" |
| 1974 | Gunsmoke | Guthrie | Episode: "In Performance of Duty" |
| 1975 | Three for the Road | Unknown | Episode: "The Rip-off" |
| 1975 | Switch | Bud | Episode: "The Deadly Missiles Caper" |
| 1975 | The Rookies | Jimmy Jay | Episode: "Measure of Mercy" |
| 1976 | Kojak | Burl Stole | Episode: "Law Dance" |
| 1976 | The November Plan | Stan | Television film |
| 1976 | City of Angels | Stan | 3 episodes |
| 1976 | Petrocelli | 1976 | Episode: "Six Strings of Guilt" |
| 1976 | Kingston: Confidential | Dealey | Episode: "Kingston" |
| 1976 | The Streets of San Francisco | Willis Hines | Episode: "The Drop" |
| 1977 | The Rockford Files | Harry Smick | Episode: "Dirty Money, Black Light" |
| 1977 | The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries | Pete Miller | Episode: "Mystery of the Solid Gold Kicker" |
| 1977 | Code R | George Baker | 12 episodes |
| 1977 | The San Pedro Beach Bums | Denny Evans | Episode: "The Shortest Yard" |
| 1977 | Charlie's Angels | George | Episode: "Sammy Davis, Jr. Kidnap Caper" |
| 1977–1978 | We've Got Each Other | Ken Redford | 6 episodes |
| 1978 | The Incredible Hulk | Henry "Rocky" Welsh | Episode: "Final Round" |
| 1978–1979 | Barnaby Jones | Greg Saunders / Stan Benson | 2 episodes |
| 1979 | Donovan's Kid | Kelso | Television film |
| 1979 | Quincy, M.E. | Joe | Episode: "The Death Challenge" |
| 1979 | Starsky & Hutch | Jimmy Lucas | Episode: "Birds of a Feather" |
| 1979 | The Magical World of Disney | Hoover | Episode: "The Sky Trap / Trampa en el cielo" |
| 1979 | The Runaway's | Mike | Episode: "Dreams of My Father" |
| 1979 | CHiPs | Joe Kirby | Episodes: "The Volunteers", "The Death Challenge", "Hot Wheels" |
| 1979 | A Man Called Sloane | Undisclosed Role | Episode: "Lady Bug" |
| 1980 | Tenspeed and Brown Shoe | Hell Hound Leader | Episode: "Savage Says: What Are Friends For?" |
| 1980 | Trouble In High Timber County | Willie Yeager | Television film |
| 1980 | Beyond Westworld | Jack Edwards | Episode: "Take-Over" |
| 1980–1981 | The Edge of Night | Romeo Slade | 16 episodes |
| 1982 | Cry for the Strangers | Jeff | Television film |
| 1982–1988 | Cagney & Lacey | Victor Isbecki | Main role |
| 1983 | The Optimist | The Rival | Episode: "The Good, The Bad, and the Nasty" |
| 1985 | Murder, She Wrote | Gary Ellison | Episode: "Armed Response" |
| 1985 | Wildside | Lyle Rainwood | Episode: "Don't Keep the Home Fires Burning" |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone | Joe | Episode: "Opening Day" |
| 1988 | Higher Ground | Rick Loden | Television film |
| 1989 | Hard Time on Planet Earth | Jesse | 13 episodes |
| 1993 | Without a Kiss Goodbye | Sheriff Harding | Television film |
| 1993 | Renegade | Mitch Raines / Goliath | 2 episodes |
| 1993 | Tales from the Crypt | Police Officer | Episode: "Half-Way Horrible" |
| 1993–1994 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Chi'Ru Master | 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Burke's Law | Joe Tanner | 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone | Ed Ross | Television film |
| 1994 | The Gambler V: Playing for keeps | Black Jack | Television film |
| 1994 | Cagney & Lacey: The Return | Victor Isbecki | Television film |
| 1995 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Fred Kimble | Episode: "Flashback" |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Demetrius | Episode: "The Mother of All Monsters" |
| 1997 | Assault on Devil's Island | Andy Powers | Television film |
| 1998 | V.I.P. | Mr. Scornabacho | Episode: "Bloody Val-entine" |
| 1998–1999 | Diagnosis: Murder | Captain Walter Newman | 3 episodes |
| 1999 | Assault on Death Mountain | Andy Powers | Television film |
| 2001 | Under Heavy Fire | Father Brazinski | Television film |
| 2001 | Black Scorpion | James Aimes / Firearm | Episode: "Armed and Dangerous" |
| 2002 | Gentle Ben | Cully | Television film |
| 2003 | Gentle Ben 2: Black Gold | Cully | |
| 2003 | Hard Ground | Floyd | Television film |
| 2003 | Barbarian | Munkar | Television film |
| 2004 | Alien Lockdown | Anslow | Television film |
| 2004 | Hollywood Mom's Mystery | Sandy Palumbo | Television film |
| 2009 | War Wolves | Malick | Television film |
| 2011 | Tosh.0 | John Kreese | Episode: "Broad Breaker" |
| 2011 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: | Cell Leader | Episode: "The Risky Business of Being Alone in Your Home" |
| 2012 | Smokewood | Rex Burnett | Television film |
| 2013 | Our Wild Hearts | Grizz | Television film |
| 2013 | Sketchy | Undisclosed Role | Episode: "It Doesn't Get Better" |
| 2015 | Criminal Minds | John Folkmore | Episode: "Scream" |
| 2016 | 2 Lava 2 Lantula! | Colonel Jester | Television film |
| 2017 | The Goldbergs | Master John | Episode: "The Kara-Te Kid" |
| 2017 | Bloodlands | Sheriff Lonnie Dugan | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2018–2025 | Cobra Kai | John Kreese | Guest role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–6) |
| 2021 | Gravesend | Murray Zorwitz | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself / Contestant | Season 30 |
| 2024 | A Taste of Love | Glenn | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2024 | The Roommates | Jerry | Episode: "The Magic Show" |
Video games
[edit]- Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising (2022) as John Kreese (voice role)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film/work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Golden Boot Awards | significant contributions to the genre of Westerns in television and film | Himself | Won |
| 2009 | Atlantic City Cinefest | Lifesaver achievement | Himself | Won |
| 2013 | Hoboken International Film Festival | Best supporting actor | Ascent | Won |
| 2015 | Festival of Globe | Best actor | Price for Freedom | Won |
| 2016 | Hoboken International Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement in Acting[26] | Himself | Won |
| 2019 | Hall of Fame[27] | Won | ||
| Brooklyn Horror Film Festival | Best actor | VFW | Won | |
| 2020 | Catalina Film Festival | Career achievement | Himself | Won |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | Best supporting actor | The Roommates | Won | |
| Idyllwild International Festival | Best supporting actor in a Feature Film | Bring Me a Dream | Nominated | |
| Best ensemble cast Feature Film (shared) | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival | Best actor in a short film | The Roommates | Nominated |
| Best acting ensemble (shared) | Won | |||
| The Southern California International Film Festival | Won | |||
| 2022 | Golden Reel International Film Festival | Best ensemble | America's Other Slaves | Won |
| 2023 | Sunscreen Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement[28] | Himself | Won |
| 2024 | Walk of Western Stars | Awarded a bronze square in Newhall | Contributions to Western Films[29] | Won |
| 2025 | Saturn Awards | Best guest star in television series | Cobra Kai | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Martin Kove - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. July 5, 2021. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ "'Cobra Kai' Star Martin Kove Reveals an Alternate Ending for His Character — and Why It Didn't Make the Cut (Exclusive)". People. March 1, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
While speaking exclusively with PEOPLE at the premiere of season 2 of 1923 in Los Angeles, The Karate Kid actor, 77, said there was an alternate ending filmed for his character that was ultimately decided against.
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- ^ "Star of Karate Kid talks with Ballinger Publishing". Ballinger Publishing. October 27, 2014. Archived from the original on July 15, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
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- ^ Frye, Cory (March 10, 2018). "Of Being and Johnny Lawrence (Sweep the Leg)". Albany Democrat-Herald. Corvallis Gazette-Times. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
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- ^ "'Dancing With the Stars' 2021: Meet the season 30 celebrity cast". Good Morning America. September 8, 2021. Archived from the original on September 8, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ Mizoguchi, Karen (September 27, 2021). "DWTS: Cobra Kai Star Martin Kove Is the First Contestant to Be Eliminated on season 30". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Pain does not exist in this podcast! Cobra Kai's Martin Kove (and kids) set to tell Kreese's story". SYFY. January 18, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Bill tracking in Tennessee - HJR 677 (114 legislative session) - FastDemocracy". fastdemocracy.com. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ "Who Is Martin Kove? 5 Things to Know About 'DWTS' Season 30 Cast Member". Us Weekly. September 21, 2021. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy. "'Cobra Kai' star Martin Kove on working with his son in season 3, a possible love interest for Kreese". EW.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ "Feel Good Interview Series: Martin Kove of 'The Karate Kid' ,'Cobra Kai' and the Hallmark Movie "A Taste of Love" - 8 Things to Know About Him". Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Dammavalam, Vikalpa (March 2023). "Abstract Number - 31: No Mercy on Stroke Campaign: The Use of Pop Culture Icons to Raise Stroke Awareness". Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 3 (S1) e12465. doi:10.1161/SVIN.03.suppl_1.031.
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{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "PHOTO GALLERY: Hoboken International Film Festival final night". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ "May 24th (Friday) | Hoboken International Film Festival". HIFS. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ Sunscreen Film Festival (June 19, 2023). Cobra Kai's Martin Kove, Lifetime Achievement Award, Martial Arts Performance. Retrieved December 16, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Walk of Western Stars – Old Town Newhall". Retrieved December 16, 2025.
Further reading
[edit]- Voisin, Scott, Character Kings: Hollywood's Familiar Faces Discuss the Art & Business of Acting. BearManor Media, 2009. ISBN 978-1-59393-342-5.
External links
[edit]- Martin Kove at IMDb
