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Kove is an American actor, best known for The Karate Kid (1984), in which he played John Kreese, the head teacher of the Cobra Kai karate dojo. He reprised the role in two sequels, The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989) as well as the 2018 television sequel series Cobra Kai. He also appeared as Nero the Hero in Death Race 2000 (1975), and afterward as Clem in White Line Fever (1975). He was a regular on the TV series Cagney and Lacey (1982–1988), portraying Police Detective Victor Isbecki. He appeared in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985).

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VIDEO: Netflix Shares COBRA KAI Season Five Trailer


Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Season 5 finds Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his 'No Mercy' style of karate the only game in town. Daniel LaRusso must call on an old friend for help. Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming season now!

Photos: First Look at COBRA KAI Season Five on Netflix


Check out photos of the cast including Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Courtney Henggeler (Amanda LaRusso), Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz), Tanner Buchanan (Robby Keene), Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso), Jacob Bertrand (Hawk), Gianni Decenzo (Demetri), Vanessa Rubio (Carmen), and more.

Photos: Ralph Macchio Attends Performance of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL


Original 1984 film actor Ralph Macchio attended the pre-Broadway run of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL presented by STAGES St. Louis at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Check out photos of him performing with the cast.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of the Pre-Broadway Run of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL


Last night, the world premiere of THE KARATE KID – The Musical opened at STAGES St. Louis’ Kirkwood Performing Arts Center and we've got photos from opening night!

VIDEO: Season 5 Premiere Date and Trailer Released for COBRA KAI


The hit TV series Cobra Kai has announce that Season 5 will premiere on September 9th, 2022. The show is available to stream exclusively on Netflix. Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Terry Silver is expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his 'No Mercy' style of karate the only game in town. With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he's caused, Daniel LaRusso must call on an old friend for help. 

Carrie Underwood Talks COBRA KAI Season Four Appearance


Season 4 of Cobra Kai is now streaming, only on Netflix, featuring a surprise appearance from 7-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood. The singer performed “The Moment of Truth” from The Karate Kid original soundtrack on Netflix’s Cobra Kai.

Shaquita Smith Joins Amazon Series GRAVESEND Season 2


Shaquita Smith (Alabama Girl) is joining the second season of Amazon's mob story Gravesend. Smith is portraying Charlene alongside Jen Jacob. The Amazon series recently added Fran Drescher (The Nanny), Martin Kove (Cobra Kai), Mario Cantone (Sex and the City), William Forsythe (Raising Arizona), Andrew Dice Clay (A Star is Born), and more.

VIDEO: Watch a New Clip From COBRA KAI Season Four


Season 4 finds the Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament... and whoever loses must hang up their gi. The cast includes Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, and more. Watch the new 'Fishing' clip now!

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts COBRA KAI Season Four Trailer


Season 4 finds the Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament... and whoever loses must hang up their gi. As Samantha and Miguel try to maintain the dojo alliance and Robby goes all in at Cobra Kai, the fate of the Valley has never been more precarious.

Cheryl Burke Cleared to Return to DANCING WITH THE STARS Ballroom


After testing positive for COVID-19, Cheryl Burke has been cleared to physically return to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom for the next episode. She and Cody Rigsby, her Peloton instructor partner who also tested positive, previously rehearsed and performed through Zoom.

Cody Rigsby and Cheryl Burke Will Perform on DANCING WITH THE STARS Despite Positive COVID Result


After the pair most tested positive for COVID-19, they will perform from separate rooms in isolation. Last week, the Peloton influencer and his partner were both judged by rehearsal footage due to their absence.

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