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Martin Kove

Acting Born Mar 6, 1946 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 24 credits

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.

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Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite

as Martin Kove

Murder, She Wrote

as Dr. Ellison

Diagnosis: Murder

as Capt. Walter Newman

Cobra Kai

as John Kreese
Film

Notting Hill

as Sherwood
Film

Full Metal Jacket

as Mitch Raines / Goliath

Full filmography

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
  • All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019) as Martin Kove
  • Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Ellison
  • Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Capt. Walter Newman
  • The Goldbergs (2013) as Master John
  • Cobra Kai (2018) as John Kreese
  • V.I.P. (1998) as Mr. Scornabacho
  • Charlie's Angels (1976) as Georgie
  • Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Fred Kimble
  • The Rockford Files (1974) as Harry Smick
  • Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Det. Victor Isbecki
  • Gunsmoke (1955) as Gutherie Cassinger
  • CHiPs (1977) as Sherwood
  • Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Joe Kirby
  • Renegade (1992) as Mitch Raines / Goliath
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Detective
  • The Twilight Zone (1985) as Joe Farrell (segment "Opening Day")
  • The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Henry 'Rocky' Welsh
  • Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Jimmy Lucas
  • The Rookies (1972) as Jimmy Jay
  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Chi'Ru Master
  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Shadow Assassin
  • Kojak (1973) as Burl Slote