
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

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Dr. Ellison

Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant

Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Capt. Walter Newman

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019
as Martin Kove

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

The Rockford Files
1974
as Harry Smick

V.I.P.
1998
as Mr. Scornabacho

Starsky & Hutch
1975
as Jimmy Lucas

Renegade
1992
as Mitch Raines / Goliath

The Twilight Zone
1985
as Joe Farrell (segment "Opening Day")

The Incredible Hulk
1977
as Henry 'Rocky' Welsh

Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Fred Kimble

Cagney & Lacey
1982
as Det. Victor Isbecki

Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Detective

The Rookies
1972
as Jimmy Jay

Kojak
1973
as Burl Slote

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

CHiPs
1977
as Sherwood

The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
as Pete Miller

Burke's Law
1994
as Joe Tanner

Petrocelli
1974
as Frank Harris

NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011
as Cell Leader

Black Scorpion
2001

Code R
1977
as George Baker

Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
1980
as Hell Hound Leader

Hard Time on Planet Earth
1989
as Jesse

Beyond Westworld
1980
as Jack Edwards

Barmageddon
2022
as Self - Contestant

The Runaways
1978
as Mike

Three for the Road
1975

Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo
2024
as Self

The San Pedro Beach Bums
1977
as Ace

Wildside
1985
as Lyle Rainwood

We've Got Each Other
1977
as Ken Redford
Movies (168)

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2019
as 'Bounty Law' - Sheriff

The Karate Kid
1984
as John Kreese

Rambo: First Blood Part II
1985
as Ericson

Wyatt Earp
1994
as Ed Ross

The Karate Kid Part II
1986
as John Kreese

2 Lava 2 Lantula!
2016
as Colonel Jester

The Karate Kid Part III
1989
as John Kreese
Boot Lake

Capone
1975
as Pete Gusenberg

Death Race 2000
1975
as Nero the Hero

Mercenary
1996
as Phoenix

The Last House on the Left
1972
as Deputy

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

VFW
2019
as Lou Clayton

Queen of the Ring
2025
as Al Haft

D-Day
2019
as Nikolai

Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
1993
as Mr. Lee

Middle Men
2009
as US Senator

Bare Knuckles
2010
as Sonny Cool

The Veteran
2006
as Father Brazinski

Steele Justice
1987
as John Steele

Red Sky
2014
as Navy Intel Commander

I'm in Love with a Church Girl
2013
as Terry Edgemond

A Gunfighter's Deal
2025
as Preacher

Dante's Inferni
2025
as Speaker – 8th Circle: Bertran De Born

Extreme Honor
2001
as Packard

Shattered Lies
2002
as Tom Reynolds

White Line Fever
1975
as Clem

Tapped Out
2014
as Principal Vanhorne

Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member

Kingston
1976
as Dealey

Assault on Devil's Island
1997
as Andy Powers

White Light
1991
as Sean Craig

Gentle Ben
2002
as Cully

Traded
2016
as Cavendish

The Dink
2026

Trance
2002
as Robert Leoni

Future Shock
1994
as Dr. Langdon

Carmen's Kiss
2010
as James Drayton

Death Match
1994
as Paul Landis

The Chemist
2016
as Frank

Joker's Poltergeist
2017
as Graham Palace

ReVamped
2007
as Detective Reeger

Under Heavy Fire
2001
as Father Brazinski

Garlic and Gunpowder
2018
as Agent Tracey

I Hate Christian Laettner
2015
as John Kreese (archive footage)

Beyond the Game
2014
as James Star

Hard Ground
2003
as Floyd

Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
1994
as Ed Ross

Ballistica
2009
as Riley

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
2021
as Self

Blood Tide
1982
as Neil Grice

Project: Shadowchaser
1992
as Desilva

Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
2008
as Sheriff Jones

Killing Mary Sue
2025
as Knox

The Life Zone
2011
as Randy Graves

Alien Lockdown
2004
as Anslow

Timelock
1996
as Admiral Teegs

Far Haven
2023
as Ambrose Masse

Crocodile 2: Death Roll
2002
as Roland

Fight Another Day
2024
as Fischer

Little Murders
1971
as Checkpoint Police Officer (uncredited)

Barbarian
2003
as Munkar

Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
2020
as Gramps Jenkins

Savage Land
1994
as Jabal

The Extendables
2014
as Aye Lewis

7 Mummies
2006
as Kile

The Thief & the Stripper
2002
as Crow

Women in Revolt
1971
as Marty

A Taste of Love
2024
as Glenn

The Savant
2019
as John Sonsay

Con Games
2001
as Redick

The Ultimate Fighter
2007
as Detective Karpov

Top of the World
1997
as Carl

War Wolves
2009
as Malick

The Dog Who Saved Summer
2015
as Captain Vernon

Firehawk
1993
as Stewart

Assault on Death Mountain
1999
as Andy Powers

Cops and Robbers
1973
as Ambulance Attendant

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
as Self

Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
as Lt. Reynolds

Seven
1979
as Skip

Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen
2010
as Marty

Rice Girl
2014
as Captain Ron Williams

Savages
1972
as Archie, a Bully

To Be the Best
1993
as Rick Kulhane

Curse of the Forty-Niner
2002
as Caleb

The Four Deuces
1975
as Smokey Ross - the 'Deuce of Diamonds'

The Outfit
1993
as Agent Baker

Hospital Arrest
2016
as Boss Nigel

Without Mercy
1996
as Wolf Larsen

Final Payback
2001
as Captain Peter James

Boris Is Dead
2026
as Bobby

Bring Me a Dream
2020
as Sheriff Jack Miller

Bad Guys
2000
as The Commander

Lightning in a Bottle
1993
as Duane Furber

Hyacinth
1998
as J. B. Walker

Maximum Justice
1998
as James Ricks

Joseph's Gift
1999
as Thompsonn

Our Wild Hearts
2013
as Grizz

Cagney & Lacey: The Return
1994
as Isbecki

Baby Face Nelson
1996
as John Dillinger

The November Plan
1977
as Stan

The Groove Tube
1974
as Butz Beer

Dark Night of the Soul
2024
as Dad

Sting of the Black Scorpion
2002
as Jack Ames / Firearm

Falcon Song
2014
as Caspian

Nowhere Land
1998
as Hank

Dark Games
2011
as Detective Dave Reinhart

Friend Request
2013
as Captain Meyers

Immortally Yours
2009
as Steven Miles

Six Gun Savior
2016
as The Mentor

Donovan's Kid
1979
as Kelso

The Sky Trap
1979
as Hoover

A Drug Called Pornography
2000
as Narrator

Assassins' Code
2011
as Tony Brill

Illusion Infinity
2004
as Taxi Driver
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
- The Karate Kid (1984) — as John Kreese
- Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) — as Ericson
- Wyatt Earp (1994) — as Ed Ross
- The Karate Kid Part II (1986) — as John Kreese
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