<Tr> <Th> Spouse (s) </Th> <Td> Vivienne Kove (m . 1981--2005) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Children </Th> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <P> Martin Kove (born March 6, 1946) is an American film and television actor most recognized for his role as the psychopathic Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese in the Karate Kid film series . He is also known for his work in films such as Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and on TV series such as Cagney & Lacey as Victor Isbecki . </P> <P> Martin Kove was born in Brooklyn, New York City and had a Jewish upbringing . </P>

Who played the cobra kai sensei in the karate kid