During the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s, Kove was a well-known television spokesman for King Cobra beer: "Don't let the smooth taste fool you." However, in more recent years, he has sworn off alcohol.
Injured his hand during the fateful fight scene between his character, John Kreese, and Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid Part II (1986). The effects team ill-timed one of the car window shattering shots, causing Kove to inadvertently break the prop window with his own fist. He sustained several injuries to his hand but continued filming.
Martin Kove won 6 awards: Winner — Atlantic City Cinefest (2009) Winner — Best Actor: VFW (2019) Winner — Golden Boot Awards (2007) Winner — Best Supporting Actor: The Ascent (2013) Winner — Catalina Film Festival (2020) Winner — Best Supporting Actor ( (short film)): The Roommates (2020)