Sean Kanan (/ keɪnən /; né Perelman; born November 2, 1966) is an American actor, producer, author, and martial artist, best known for his portrayals of Mike Barnes (in The Karate Kid Part III and Cobra …

Sean Kanan's career encompasses many facets of the entertainment world including actor, author, comedian, and producer. Early in his career, Kanan was chosen at an open call by Oscar-winning …

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Sean Kanan’s interest in acting began in high school, and though he attended Boston University as a political science major, he relocated to LA and got his big break in 1989 playing bad guy...

3 days ago · Sean Kanan first became famous for portraying ‘Karate’s Bad Boy,’ but in truth, he has as big and warm a heart as anyone in the martial arts community. Beyond his work on screen, Kanan is …

Actor, writer, author, comedian, and Emmy® award-winning producer Sean Kanan’s first role in Hollywood was bad-boy “Mike Barnes” in the blockbuster franchise film Karate Kid III.

3 days ago · The Martial Arts History Museum will host an Honor Day for Sean Kanan, recognizing his acting career, martial arts contributions, and philanthropic work, highlighting his impact across …

Dec 29, 2024 · In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE alongside wife Michele Kanan, the Bold and the Beautiful star, 58, opened up about what motivated him to quit drinking nearly five years ago.

Jun 22, 2025 · From television’s most iconic daytime dramas (The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital) to independent films and the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai as bad …

3 days ago · Sean Kanan is best known to martial arts fans as fan-favorite "Bad Boy" Mike Barnes, a role he recently reprized in the Netflix series Cobra Kai, gaining a new generation of fans.