Martin Kove Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Martin Kove Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Age: 78 Years
Girlfriend: Mary Scavo Squire
Marital Status: Divorced
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Marty |
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Martial Artist |
| Famous Role | 'John Kreese' in the film The Karate Kid (1984)  |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Grey |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Women in Revolt (1971) as 'Marty'  |
| Awards | 2007: An award at the 25th Golden Boot Awards 2009: Lifesaver Achievement Award at the Atlantic City Cinefest 2013: Best Supporting Actor award for 'The Ascent' at the Hoboken International Film Festival 2015: Best Actor award for the film 'Price for Freedom' at the Festival of Globe 2019: Best Actor award for the film 'VFW' at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2020: Career Tribute Award at the Catalina Film Festival  2020: Best Supporting Actor award for 'The Roommates' at the Oceanside International Film Festival (OIFF), US 2021: Best Acting Ensemble award for 'The Roommates' at the Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival (The NOVA Fest) 2021: Best Acting Ensemble award for 'The Roommates' at the Southern California International Film Festival 2022: Best Ensemble Cast award for 'Chinaman's Chance: America's Other Slaves' at the Golden Reel International Film Festival |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 6 March 1947 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 78 Years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Autograph |  |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York |
| School | Valley Stream Central High School, New York |
| College/University | ITT Technical Institute, Maumee, Ohio, |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Controversy | Fan Convention Incident: In June 2025, Martin Kove was involved in an inappropriate encounter with co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim . During a VIP meet-and-greet, Hannah-Kim tapped Kove on the shoulder to say hello, after which he allegedly grabbed her arm and bit it hard enough to nearly draw blood. He then reportedly kissed the spot where he had bitten her. Alicia later informed her husband, and the couple confronted Kove, who reacted angrily. A police officer on site stepped in to defuse the situation. Kove, however, later claimed he was joking. Though Alicia declined to press charges, she asked for an official report to be filed. As a result, Kove was asked to leave the venue and was advised not to repeat such behaviour. check sources Variety Soon after, Kove publicly apologised through Jaffe & Co. Crisis Management and admitted he went too far. He apologised to Alicia and her husband, and promised it would not happen again. |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Mary Scavo Squire (2016 - Present)  |
| Marriage Date | Year, 1981 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Vivienne Kove (actor) (m. 1981; div. 2005)  |
| Children | Son- Jesse Kove (actor)  Daughter- Rachel Olivia Kove (actor, writer)  |
| Parents | Father- Theodore Kove Mother- Frances Kove |
| Other Relatives | Grandson- Jaxon  |
| Favourites | |
| Actor | Val Kilmer |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 |
| Money Factor | |
| Assets/Properties | A house in Nashville, Tennessee (bought in 2021) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $3 million (as of 2025) |
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 ‘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 ‘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.’
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.
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 ‘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).
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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 ‘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 ‘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 ‘V.I.P.’ (1998)
In 1987, he played the role of ‘John Steele’ in the film ‘Steele Justice.’
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).
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 ‘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 ‘Curse of the Forty-Niner’ (2002)
In 2010, he co-produced the film ‘Bare Knuckles.’
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 ‘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
He is a fitness enthusiast and often hits the gym.
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
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