Martin Kove (March 6 1947 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor who has appeared in both feature films and television series. His most well known role was on the 1980's hit TV series "Cagney & Lacey" as Det. Victor Isbecki and in the 1984 hit film "The Karate Kid" as Cobra Kai Sensei John Kreese. He reprised his role as Kreese in the 1986 hit sequel "The Karate Kid, Part II" and the 1989 sequel "The Karate Kid, Part III". Wikipedia
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New York born, strong featured, narrow eyed and often untrustworthy looking actor who has portrayed a mixed bag of both good and bad guys! First turned up on screen in several minor roles, and got himself noticed as the villainous "Nero The Hero" in the l www.imdb.com/name/nm0468379/