Marta Kober of Friday the 13th – Bio, Age, Net Worth, Is She Related To Jeff Kober?

Marta Kober is a well-known American actress who has paid her dues in Hollywood. She appeared in a lot of movies during her heydays, including Law and Order (1995), Full House (1992), and Happy Days (1984). However, the actress rose to the spotlight on account of her role in the horror movie, Friday the 13th (1981).

The celebrity actress’ life is typically a hot topic for most horror movie fans who got to see the blockbuster horror film and we’ll attempt to answer some of the burning questions about the actress, including but not limited to her age and net worth.

Early life and family background

Marta Kober was born Marta Denise Kober on October 23, 1963, under the sun sign of Scorpio, in New York City, United States of America. The fact that she was born in the USA makes Marta an American citizen. Images of the actress confirmed that she is from the Caucasian ethnic group.

Other than the fact that her parents were quite financially liquid, the identity of Marta’s parents is not public knowledge and there is no accurate or relevant information about them, including their occupation. The actress’s decision to keep a relatively low profile also makes it challenging to tell if she grew up an only child or if she has any siblings, dead or alive.

Marta was born and raised in New York City and most likely had her early formal education days in the city. The details of that particular time of her life are shadowy at best and until the actress reveals otherwise, the only information with regards to any kind of formal education is limited to her high school years.

The 61-year-old attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts which is also located in New York City. A very interesting nugget of Marta Kober’s time at high school revolves around the fact that she was in the same class with people who would also go on to become Hollywood stars, most notably, Wesley Snipes and Esai Morales.

There are no known records of any attempt by the actress to further her education, but it is clear that her time at her high school helped to shape the actress’ career to become what it is today.

Marta Kober made her debut on the silver screen at just 15 years old

Growing up in New York city exposed Mater to what life as a famous person could be like. She also was aware of the fact that she possessed some quite enviable and very natural artistic abilities and one of the outlets, that had retained her interest, in showcasing those abilities was acting.

From quite a young age, Marta Kober’s acting abilities were obvious and duly noted by everyone around her. It is therefore no surprise that the first time her acting skills were put on display for the world to see, she was only a teenager. Her first acting gig came when she was just 15 years old, which was when she appeared in the role of Stacy in Rodeo Red and the Runaway episode of the 1978 NBC TV series, Special Treat.

Her first big role was recorded on the set of Friday the 13th

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Having gotten a taste of the action, the precocious actress would wait for almost three years before her next appearance in a movie. During this time, she faced similar challenges that most actors and actresses face in the industry, including rejection for parts that she auditioned for. In 1981, Kober played the role of Sandra in Steve Miner’s horror-thriller, Friday the 13th part 2. This was essentially her first really big role on screen and the filmmakers were impressed with her performance, although one incident tried to overshadow her performance.

The film editors were forced to edit out all her nude scenes because she had lied about her age when the filming of the movie began almost a couple of years prior. Unknown to no one else but her, Marta Kober was 16 years old when the shooting of Friday the 13th began. She also had the privilege of appearing in the movie alongside industry stars such as Amy Steel, John Furey, and Adrienne King.

1981 was truly her breakout year and the actress’ career gathered even more momentum in the years that followed. In fact, the 1980s and early 1990s were her best acting years as she continued to wow audiences with her performances. She appeared in a 1982 Afterschool special and by 1987, she had appeared in about five other movies, including Happy Days (1984), Magnum, P.I. (1986), and Matlock (1987).

The actress’ good work continued in the early 1990s as she showed up in the movie, Full House (1992) and the 1993 musical, The Bomb, as Marta Scorsese. Another opportunity came for her to appear in an episode of the popular long-standing TV series Law & Order (1995). This was essentially her last official screen appearance until she showed up in an episode of Coroner’s Report (2021).

List of Marta Kober movies and TV shows

• 1978 – NBC Special as Stacy
• 1981 – Friday the 13th as Sandra
• 1982 – ABC After School Special as Cookie Pratt
• 1983 – Baby It’s You as Debra
• 1983 – Enormous Changes as Amanda
• 1984 – Second Sight as Megan
• 1984 – Happy Days as Jesse Broder
• 1984 – Shattered Vows as Helen
• 1984 – A Touch of Scandal as Toni Allenby
• 1985 – Heart of A Champion as Sandy
• 1985 – Children of The Night as Linda
• 1985 – School Spirit as Ursula Grimsby
• 1986 – Magnum P.I. as Mary Elizabeth
• 1986 – Bad as Becky
• 1986 – Neon Maniacs as Lorraine
• 1986 – Vendetta as Sylvia
• 1986 – Intimate Encounters as 2nd Girl
• 1987 – Matlock as Donna Clifford
• 1988 – Party Hearst as 2nd Female
• 1990 – Slumber Party as Pizza Girl
• 1991 – Inside Out as The Girl
• 1992 – Full House as Brandy
• 1995 – Law & Order as Chi Chi
• 2021 – Coroner’s Report as Sandra Dier

Marta Kober is worth an estimated $1 million

The New York-born actress has done financially well for herself in the movie industry. With over a dozen movie credits to her name, the actress has been able to accumulate a substantial net worth of an estimated $1 million over the course of her career.

Marta Kober’s body measurements

The 61-year-old is blessed with classic good looks that have been an asset to her throughout her time in the movie industry. At a modest height of 5feet 3 inches (161cm) and body weight of 60kg (128lbs), Marta Kober possesses desirable physical traits for a woman. Her hourglass body measurement of 32-26-34 inches helps to accentuate her beautiful figure. She also has blue eyes and blonde hair.

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Is Marta Kober related to Jeff Kober?

The only connection that both Hollywood stars share is their last names. Other than that, every indication points to the fact that Marta Kober and Jeff Kober are neither related by blood nor by marriage.

Jeff Kober is an American actor who is renowned for his roles in movies such as China Beach (as Dodger), Sons of Anarchy (as Jacob Hale Jr.), and Walking Dead (as Joe in Season 4). He was born on December 18, 1953, in Billings, Montana, USA, which is a long way from New York City where Marta Kober was born. Jeff Kober is currently married to a woman named Adele Slaughter, while Marta is still single.

Also, the fact that Jeff is barely 10 years older than Marta makes it impossible for either of them to be the parent of the other. Add to the fact that Jeff has only one child and she is not named Marta Kober.