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Martin Kove

Martin Kove

Acting·1946·164 films

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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Filmography

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)'Bounty Law' - Sheriff
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid (1984)John Kreese
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)Ericson
The Karate Kid Part II
The Karate Kid Part II (1986)John Kreese
The Karate Kid Part III
The Karate Kid Part III (1989)John Kreese
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp (1994)Ed Ross
The Last House on the Left
The Last House on the Left (1972)Deputy
Death Race 2000
Death Race 2000 (1975)Nero the Hero
Middle Men
Middle Men (2009)US Senator
VFW
VFW (2019)Lou Clayton
The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo (1977)Jack McCall
Capone
Capone (1975)Pete Gusenberg
Crocodile 2: Death Roll
Crocodile 2: Death Roll (2002)Roland
2 Lava 2 Lantula!
2 Lava 2 Lantula! (2016)Colonel Jester
I'm in Love with a Church Girl
I'm in Love with a Church Girl (2013)Terry Edgemond
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)Mr. Lee
Red Sky
Red Sky (2014)Navy Intel Commander
Little Murders
Little Murders (1971)Checkpoint Police Officer (uncredited)
Traded
Traded (2016)Cavendish
Friend Request
Friend Request (2013)Captain Meyers
Tapped Out
Tapped Out (2014)Principal Vanhorne
Queen of the Ring
Queen of the Ring (2025)Al Haft
White Line Fever
White Line Fever (1975)Clem
7 Mummies
7 Mummies (2006)Kile
Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
Max Reload and the Nether Blasters (2020)Gramps Jenkins
Seven
Seven (1979)Skip
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021)Self
Blood Tide
Blood Tide (1982)Neil Grice
I Hate Christian Laettner
I Hate Christian Laettner (2015)John Kreese (archive footage)
Partners
Partners (1982)Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
Curse of the Forty-Niner
Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002)Caleb
The Groove Tube
The Groove Tube (1974)Butz Beer
Project: Shadowchaser
Project: Shadowchaser (1992)Desilva
Fight Another Day
Fight Another Day (2024)Fischer
Steele Justice
Steele Justice (1987)John Steele
Assault on Devil's Island
Assault on Devil's Island (1997)Andy Powers
Mercenary
Mercenary (1996)Phoenix
The Wild Party
The Wild Party (1975)Editor
D-Day
D-Day (2019)Nikolai
Cops and Robbers
Cops and Robbers (1973)Ambulance Attendant
Top of the World
Top of the World (1997)Carl
Killing Mary Sue
Killing Mary Sue (2025)Knox
Alien Lockdown
Alien Lockdown (2004)Anslow
Day 13
Day 13 (2020)Magnus Torvald
Joker's Poltergeist
Joker's Poltergeist (2017)Graham Palace
Assault on Death Mountain
Assault on Death Mountain (1999)Andy Powers
The Veteran
The Veteran (2006)Father Brazinski
Our Wild Hearts
Our Wild Hearts (2013)Grizz
War Wolves
War Wolves (2009)Malick
Future Shock
Future Shock (1994)Dr. Langdon
ReVamped
ReVamped (2007)Detective Reeger
To Be the Best
To Be the Best (1993)Rick Kulhane
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (1994)Ed Ross
Ballistica
Ballistica (2009)Riley
Crooked
Crooked (2006)Jake Lawlor
Immortally Yours
Immortally Yours (2009)Steven Miles
Glass Trap
Glass Trap (2005)Corrigan
Under Heavy Fire
Under Heavy Fire (2001)Father Brazinski
American Gun
American Gun (2002)Theodore Huntly
The Dog Who Saved Summer
The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015)Captain Vernon
Timelock
Timelock (1996)Admiral Teegs
Women in Revolt
Women in Revolt (1971)Marty
The Life Zone
The Life Zone (2011)Randy Graves
Death Match
Death Match (1994)Paul Landis
Barbarian
Barbarian (2003)Munkar
Savages
Savages (1972)Archie, a Bully
A Karate Christmas Miracle
A Karate Christmas Miracle (2019)Graham Palace
Six Gun Savior
Six Gun Savior (2016)The Mentor
Sting of the Black Scorpion
Sting of the Black Scorpion (2002)Jack Ames / Firearm
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels (2007)Daniels
Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen
Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen (2010)Marty
The Outfit
The Outfit (1993)Agent Baker
A Taste of Love
A Taste of Love (2024)Glenn
Without Mercy
Without Mercy (1996)Wolf Larsen
Gentle Ben
Gentle Ben (2002)Cully
The Extendables
The Extendables (2014)Aye Lewis
Eternity: The Movie
Eternity: The Movie (2014)Barry Goldfield, Sr.
The Chemist
The Chemist (2016)Frank
Running Forever
Running Forever (2015)Carson
Bring Me a Dream
Bring Me a Dream (2020)Sheriff Jack Miller
The Dead Sleep Easy
The Dead Sleep Easy (2007)Bob Depugh
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)Self
Extreme Honor
Extreme Honor (2001)Packard
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire (2006)Lt. Reynolds
Beyond The Ring
Beyond The Ring (2008)Uncle Patrick
Dark Night of the Soul
Dark Night of the Soul (2024)Dad
Bare Knuckle Brawler
Bare Knuckle Brawler (2019)Mike Calderon
Hard Ground
Hard Ground (2003)Floyd
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
Cagney & Lacey: The Return (1994)Isbecki
Bare Knuckles
Bare Knuckles (2010)Sonny Cool
Messages
Messages (2007)DCI Collins
The Thief & the Stripper
The Thief & the Stripper (2002)Crow
Endangered
Endangered (1994)DeVoe
Rice Girl
Rice Girl (2014)Captain Ron Williams
Final Payback
Final Payback (2001)Captain Peter James
Assassins' Code
Assassins' Code (2011)Tony Brill
Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle (1993)Duane Furber
As Night Comes
As Night Comes (2014)Projectionist
Con Games
Con Games (2001)Redick
A Wrestling Christmas Miracle
A Wrestling Christmas Miracle (2020)Warden Jeffries
Black Scorpion Returns
Black Scorpion Returns (2001)Jack Ames / Firearm
Savage
Savage (2011)Jack Lund
Nowhere Land
Nowhere Land (1998)Hank
Beyond the Game
Beyond the Game (2014)James Star
Baby Face Nelson
Baby Face Nelson (1996)John Dillinger
Gentle Ben 2: Danger on the Mountain
Gentle Ben 2: Danger on the Mountain (2003)Cully
Trance
Trance (2002)Robert Leoni
Garlic and Gunpowder
Garlic and Gunpowder (2018)Agent Tracey
Judge and Jury
Judge and Jury (1997)Michael Silvano
Firehawk
Firehawk (1993)Stewart
Higher Ground
Higher Ground (1988)Rick Loden
Laboratory
Laboratory (1980)
Bad Guys
Bad Guys (2000)The Commander
Savage Season
Savage Season (2001)Frank
Maximum Justice
Maximum Justice (1998)James Ricks
Paint It Red
Paint It Red (2018)Scabs
3 Tickets to Paradise
3 Tickets to Paradise (2021)Felix
A Gunfighter's Deal
A Gunfighter's Deal (2025)Preacher
Far Haven
Far Haven (2023)Ambrose Masse
The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter (2007)Detective Karpov
Voices That Care
Voices That Care (1991)Self - Choir Member
Dark Games
Dark Games (2011)Detective Dave Reinhart
The Hollywood Mom's Mystery
The Hollywood Mom's Mystery (2004)Sandy Palumbo
White Light
White Light (1991)Sean Craig
Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance (2008)Sheriff Jones
Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven Swords
Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven Swords (2018)Galaron
Elvis from Outer Space
Elvis from Outer Space (2020)State Trooper
President's Target
President's Target (1989)Sam Nicholson
It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'
It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' (2002)Self
Carmen's Kiss
Carmen's Kiss (2010)James Drayton
The Four Deuces
The Four Deuces (1975)Smokey Ross - the 'Deuce of Diamonds'
Savage Land
Savage Land (1994)Jabal
Donovan's Kid
Donovan's Kid (1979)Kelso
The Sky Trap
The Sky Trap (1979)Hoover
Falcon Song
Falcon Song (2014)Caspian
The Cobra Kai Movie
The Cobra Kai Movie (2024)Martin Kove
Silent but Deadly
Silent but Deadly (2012)Hodge
The Spy Who Returned from the Dead
The Spy Who Returned from the Dead (1974)Rollo
The November Plan
The November Plan (1977)Stan
The Savant
The Savant (2019)John Sonsay
Joseph's Gift
Joseph's Gift (1999)Thompsonn
Final Equinox
Final Equinox (1995)Torman
Trouble in High Timber Country
Trouble in High Timber Country (1980)Willie Yeager
Kingston
Kingston (1976)Dealey
Jet Set
Jet Set (2013)John
The Great Fight
The Great Fight (2011)John Cooper
Fake News
Fake News (2017)Vice President John Phillips
The Roommates
The RoommatesJerry
Sliding Home
Sliding Home (1997)Samuel J. Webber
Shattered Lies
Shattered Lies (2002)Tom Reynolds
Illusion Infinity
Illusion Infinity (2004)Taxi Driver
Price for Freedom
Price for Freedom (2017)Ayatollah Khalkhali
Hyacinth
Hyacinth (1998)J. B. Walker
The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival
The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival (1972)Self
Warning - No Trespassing
Warning - No Trespassing (2018)Marty the CIA agent
The Dink
The Dink (2026)
Dante's Inferni
Dante's Inferni (2025)Speaker – 8th Circle: Bertran De Born
Boris Is Dead
Boris Is Dead (2026)Bobby
Exit 38
Exit 38 (2006)Reese
Sweep the Leg
Sweep the Leg (2007)Sensei Kreese
Hospital Arrest
Hospital Arrest (2016)Boss Nigel
Number Runner
Number Runner (2014)Bingo Brown
A Drug Called Pornography
A Drug Called Pornography (2000)Narrator
Show No Mercy
Show No Mercy (2018)Frank