Martin Kove Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Girlfriend: Mary Scavo Squire

Marital Status: Divorced

Age: 78 Years

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. ^[1]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).

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)