Martin Kove: podcast appearances and interviews

Martin Kove is an American actor and martial artist born on March 6, 1947. He is best known for his role as John Kreese, the main antagonist in The Karate Kid (1984) and its sequels, The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989). Kove also reprised this role in the television series Cobra Kai, which has been airing from 2018 through 2025. In addition to his work in the Karate Kid franchise, he was a regular on the television series Cagney & Lacey from 1982 to 1988, portraying Police Detective Victor Isbecki. Kove's film appearances include Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). His career spans several decades, during which he has established himself as a prominent figure in both television and film.