Martin Kove
Known for Acting · 211 credits
- Born
- 1946-03-06 (age 80)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Marty Cove · Marty Kove
Biography
Martin Kove (born March 6, 1946) is a film and television actor best known for his work in films such as Rambo: First Blood Part II and the Karate Kid film series, and on TV series such as Cagney & Lacey.
Known For
TV Shows (43)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Dr. Ellison
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Capt. Walter Newman
Cobra Kai
2018
as John Kreese
The Goldbergs
2013
as Master John
Charlie's Angels
1976
as Georgie
Quincy, M.E.
1976
as Joe Kirby
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019
as Martin Kove
V.I.P.
1998
as Mr. Scornabacho
The Rockford Files
1974
as Harry Smick
Renegade
1992
as Mitch Raines / Goliath
Starsky & Hutch
1975
as Jimmy Lucas
The Twilight Zone
1985
as Joe Farrell (segment "Opening Day")
The Incredible Hulk
1977
as Henry 'Rocky' Welsh
Cagney & Lacey
1982
as Det. Victor Isbecki
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Fred Kimble
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Detective
Kojak
1973
as Burl Slote
The Rookies
1972
as Jimmy Jay
Gunsmoke
1955
as Gutherie Cassinger
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
as Demetrius
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
1993
as Chi'Ru Master / Shadow Assassin
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Willis Hines
Rhoda
1974
as Gary
Switch
1975
as Bud Ewing
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
as Pete Miller
CHiPs
1977
as Sherwood
Burke's Law
1994
as Joe Tanner
Petrocelli
1974
as Frank Harris
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011
as Cell Leader
Black Scorpion
2001
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
1980
as Hell Hound Leader
Code R
1977
as George Baker
Hard Time on Planet Earth
1989
as Jesse
Barmageddon
2022
as Self - Contestant
Beyond Westworld
1980
as Jack Edwards
Three for the Road
1975
The Runaways
1978
as Mike
The San Pedro Beach Bums
1977
as Ace
Wildside
1985
as Lyle Rainwood
Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo
2024
as Self
We've Got Each Other
1977
as Ken Redford
Movies (168)
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2019
as 'Bounty Law' - Sheriff
Rambo: First Blood Part II
1985
as Ericson
The Karate Kid
1984
as John Kreese
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
as John Kreese
Wyatt Earp
1994
as Ed Ross
The Karate Kid Part III
1989
as John Kreese
Boot Lake
Capone
1975
as Pete Gusenberg
Death Race 2000
1975
as Nero the Hero
Queen of the Ring
2025
as Al Haft
The Last House on the Left
1972
as Deputy
Middle Men
2009
as US Senator
Glass Trap
2005
as Corrigan
The White Buffalo
1977
as Jack McCall
Partners
1982
as Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
Crooked
2006
as Jake Lawlor
Mercenary
1996
as Phoenix
D-Day
2019
as Nikolai
VFW
2019
as Lou Clayton
The Dink
2026
Red Sky
2014
as Navy Intel Commander
Steele Justice
1987
as John Steele
A Gunfighter's Deal
2025
as Preacher
Gentle Ben
2002
as Cully
The Veteran
2006
as Father Brazinski
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
1994
as Ed Ross
Dante's Inferni
2025
as Speaker – 8th Circle: Bertran De Born
2 Lava 2 Lantula!
2016
as Colonel Jester
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
1993
as Mr. Lee
Joker's Poltergeist
2017
as Graham Palace
Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member
Little Murders
1971
as Checkpoint Police Officer (uncredited)
White Line Fever
1975
as Clem
Assault on Devil's Island
1997
as Andy Powers
I'm in Love with a Church Girl
2013
as Terry Edgemond
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
2021
as Self
Carmen's Kiss
2010
as James Drayton
7 Mummies
2006
as Kile
Beyond the Game
2014
as James Star
Bare Knuckles
2010
as Sonny Cool
Under Heavy Fire
2001
as Father Brazinski
Crocodile 2: Death Roll
2002
as Roland
ReVamped
2007
as Detective Reeger
Ballistica
2009
as Riley
Project: Shadowchaser
1992
as Desilva
Future Shock
1994
as Dr. Langdon
I Hate Christian Laettner
2015
as John Kreese (archive footage)
Fight Another Day
2024
as Fischer
Garlic and Gunpowder
2018
as Agent Tracey
Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
2008
as Sheriff Jones
Blood Tide
1982
as Neil Grice
Seven
1979
as Skip
Extreme Honor
2001
as Packard
Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
2020
as Gramps Jenkins
Death Match
1994
as Paul Landis
Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen
2010
as Marty
Savage Land
1994
as Jabal
White Light
1991
as Sean Craig
Tapped Out
2014
as Principal Vanhorne
Far Haven
2023
as Ambrose Masse
Traded
2016
as Cavendish
The Dog Who Saved Summer
2015
as Captain Vernon
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
as Lt. Reynolds
Kingston
1976
as Dealey
The Extendables
2014
as Aye Lewis
Rice Girl
2014
as Captain Ron Williams
Hard Ground
2003
as Floyd
A Wrestling Christmas Miracle
2020
as Warden Jeffries
Hospital Arrest
2016
as Boss Nigel
To Be the Best
1993
as Rick Kulhane
The Four Deuces
1975
as Smokey Ross - the 'Deuce of Diamonds'
Eternity: The Movie
2014
as Barry Goldfield, Sr.
The Outfit
1993
as Agent Baker
The Hollywood Mom's Mystery
2004
as Sandy Palumbo
Shattered Lies
2002
as Tom Reynolds
Bare Knuckle Brawler
2019
as Mike Calderon
Immortally Yours
2009
as Steven Miles
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
1994
as Isbecki
The Chemist
2016
as Frank
Top of the World
1997
as Carl
Killing Mary Sue
2025
as Knox
Trance
2002
as Robert Leoni
Assault on Death Mountain
1999
as Andy Powers
Boris Is Dead
2026
as Bobby
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
as Self
Final Payback
2001
as Captain Peter James
Cops and Robbers
1973
as Ambulance Attendant
Gentle Ben 2: Danger on the Mountain
2003
as Cully
Trouble in High Timber Country
1980
as Willie Yeager
Barbarian
2003
as Munkar
The Wild Party
1975
as Editor
The Savant
2019
as John Sonsay
Sting of the Black Scorpion
2002
as Jack Ames / Firearm
The Great Fight
2011
as John Cooper
Without Mercy
1996
as Wolf Larsen
Paint It Red
2018
as Scabs
Six Gun Savior
2016
as The Mentor
Baby Face Nelson
1996
as John Dillinger
Timelock
1996
as Admiral Teegs
A Taste of Love
2024
as Glenn
Nowhere Land
1998
as Hank
The Groove Tube
1974
as Butz Beer
Fallen Angels
2007
as Daniels
War Wolves
2009
as Malick
Curse of the Forty-Niner
2002
as Caleb
The November Plan
1977
as Stan
Dark Night of the Soul
2024
as Dad
Assassins' Code
2011
as Tony Brill
Savages
1972
as Archie, a Bully
Alien Lockdown
2004
as Anslow
Black Scorpion Returns
2001
as Jack Ames / Firearm
Friend Request
2013
as Captain Meyers
The Ultimate Fighter
2007
as Detective Karpov
Final Equinox
1995
as Torman
Sweep the Leg
2007
as Sensei Kreese
Hyacinth
1998
as J. B. Walker
Bad Guys
2000
as The Commander
Women in Revolt
1971
as Marty
Firehawk
1993
as Stewart
Joseph's Gift
1999
as Thompsonn
About Martin Kove
Martin Kove (born March 6, 1946) is a film and television actor best known for his work in films such as Rambo: First Blood Part II and the Karate Kid film series, and on TV series such as Cagney & Lacey. With 211 credits spanning from 1955 to 2026, Martin Kove has appeared in 168 films and 43 TV shows.
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Most Popular Martin Kove Movies
- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) — as 'Bounty Law' - Sheriff
- Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) — as Ericson
- The Karate Kid (1984) — as John Kreese
- The Karate Kid Part II (1986) — as John Kreese
- Wyatt Earp (1994) — as Ed Ross
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