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Martin Kove

movie Actor, Martial Artist cake 6 March 1947 (Thursday) (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
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Net Worth

$3 million (as of 2025)

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Height

5' 11" (180 cm)

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Age

78

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Nation

American

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 6 March 1947 (Thursday)
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: American
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Divorced
Children: Son- Jesse Kove (actor) Daughter- Rachel Olivia Kove (actor, writer)

Education

Schools: Valley Stream Central High School, New York
Colleges: ITT Technical Institute, Maumee, Ohio
Education: Graduate

Lifestyle

Religion: Judaism
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Martin Kove

  • Martin Kove grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Kove worked as a substitute math teacher at Ward Melville High School in New York. Later, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
  • In 1971, Martin Kove appeared in the film ‘Little Murders’ in an uncredited role.

    A poster of the film
    A poster of the film ‘Little Murders’ (1971)
  • In 1972, he played the role of ‘Archie’ in the film ‘Savages’ and ‘Deputy Harry’ in ‘The Last House on the Left.’

    Martin Kove (right) as
    Martin Kove (right) as ‘Deputy Harry’ in a still from the film ‘The Last House on the Left’ (1972)
  • In 1974, he appeared in a few television series, including NBC’s ‘Police Story,’ CBS’s ‘Rhoda,’ and NBC’s ‘McCloud.’

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    Martin Kove as ‘Gary’ in a still from the television series ‘Rhoda’ (1974)
  • His appearance in films like ‘Death Race 2000’ (1975), ‘The White Buffalo’ (1977), and ‘Blood Tide’ (1982) was appreciated by viewers.

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    Martin Kove as ‘Neil Grice’ in the film ‘Blood Tide’ (1982)
  • In 1977, he appeared as ‘George’ in the television series ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ which aired on ABC.

    A poster of the television series
    A poster of the television series ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (1977)
  • Martin gained recognition for playing ‘John Kreese’ in ‘The Karate Kid’ (1984). He went on to reprise the role in its sequels, ‘The Karate Kid Part II’ (1986) and Part III (1989), and later in the series ‘Cobra Kai’ (2018-2025).
  • In 1985, he appeared as ‘Michael Reed Ericson’ in a war action film titled ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II.’

    Martin Kove (as Michael Reed Ericson) and Sylvester Stallone (as John J. Rambo) in the film
    Martin Kove (as Michael Reed Ericson) and Sylvester Stallone (as John J. Rambo) in the film ‘Rambo First Blood Part II’ (1985)
  • That same year, Martin appeared in the television series ‘The Twilight Zone,’ which aired on CBS. He played the role of ‘Joe’ in the series.

    A poster of the television series
    A poster of the television series ‘The Twilight Zone’ (1985)
  • He has worked in various other television series, such as ABC’s ‘Wildside’ (1985), Syndication’s ‘V.I.P.’ (1998), CBS’ ‘Criminal Minds’ (2015), ABC’s ‘The Goldbergs’ (2017), and BBC One’s ‘Bloodlands’ (2017).

    A poster of the television series
    A poster of the television series ‘V.I.P.’ (1998)
  • In 1987, he played the role of ‘John Steele’ in the film ‘Steele Justice.’

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    Martin Kove as ‘John Steele’ in a still from the film ‘Steele Justice’ (1987)
  • Martin has appeared in many other films, including ‘Project Shadowchaser’ (1992), ‘Timelock’ (1996), ‘Tapped Out’ (2014), ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ (2019), ‘Far Haven’ (2023), and ‘Queen of the Ring’ (2024).

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    Martin Kove as ‘Al Haft’ in a still from the film ‘Queen of the Ring’ (2024)
  • Martin worked as a director for the television series ‘Silk Stalkings’ in 1994.

    A poster of the television series
    A poster of the television series ‘Silk Stalkings’
  • He has also worked as an associate producer for films like ‘Curse of the Forty-Niner’ (2002), ‘Ballistica’ (2009), and ‘Six Gun Savior’ (2016).

    A poster of the film
    A poster of the film ‘Curse of the Forty-Niner’ (2002)
  • In 2010, he co-produced the film ‘Bare Knuckles.’

    A poster of the film
    A poster of the film ‘Bare Knuckles’ (2010)
  • Martin Kove has been in a long-term relationship with Mary Scavo Squire. The couple has been seen together at various events since 2016, including red carpet appearances at the Carney Awards and the Catalina Film Festival.
  • In 2021, Martin teamed up with professional dancer Britt Stewart to participate in ABC’s dance reality show ‘Dancing with the Stars 30.’ They were the first pair to be eliminated from the competition.

    Martin Kove and Britt Stewart, while performing on the show
    Martin Kove and Britt Stewart, while performing on the show ‘Dancing with the Stars 30’ (2021)
  • Martin Kove trained in Okinawa-te karate under the guidance of renowned black belt Gordon Doversola Shihan.
  • He often smokes cigars.

    Martin Kove, while smoking a cigar
    Martin Kove, while smoking a cigar
  • He is a fitness enthusiast and often hits the gym.

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    Martin Kove’s Instagram post about working out at a gym
  • Martin loves animals and has a pet dog named Ginger.

    Martin Kove with his pet
    Martin Kove with his pet

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