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Mel Novak

Mel Novak

Acting·1950·66 films

Born in Pittsburgh to Serbian parents as Milan Mrdjenovich (Serbian: Милан Мрђеновић, Milan Mrđenović), Novak made his film debut in 1974, appearing in two blaxploitation films.

Filmography

Game of Death
Game of Death (1978)Stick
Tom Horn
Tom Horn (1980)Corbett's Bodyguard
An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye (1981)Tony Montoya
A Force of One
A Force of One (1979)The Announcer
Exit to Eden
Exit to Eden (1994)Walker's Henchman
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance (2015)Cutter
Black Belt Jones
Black Belt Jones (1974)Blue Eyes
The Ultimate Warrior
The Ultimate Warrior (1975)Lippert
Dear God
Dear God (1996)Sidewalk Minister
Truck Turner
Truck Turner (1974)Doctor
Check Point
Check Point (2017)The Reverend
Future War
Future War (1997)Otis - SWAT Team
Force: Five
Force: Five (1981)The Assassin
Ash and Bone
Ash and Bone (2022)Bartender Louie
Nemesis 5: The New Model
Nemesis 5: The New Model (2017)Red Army Hammerhead Leader
Holy Terror
Holy Terror (2017)Father Murphy
Pocket Ninjas
Pocket Ninjas (1997)Mr. Kaufman
Vampire Assassin
Vampire Assassin (2005)Gustoff Slovak
Eternal Code
Eternal Code (2019)Mr. Pomeroy
Space Sharks
Space Sharks (2024)Steve Owens
Moonbase
Moonbase (1997)Guard
Missile X: The Neutron Bomb Incident
Missile X: The Neutron Bomb Incident (1979)Mendoza
Direct Hit
Direct Hit (1994)Kovar
Apex Predators
Apex Predators (2021)Robert Clouse Williamson
Lovely But Deadly
Lovely But Deadly (1981)Warren Lang
Cat in the Cage
Cat in the Cage (1978)Ralph Desmond
Tales of Frankenstein
Tales of Frankenstein (2018)Dr. Mortality
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment (1991)Mason Dover
RoboWoman
RoboWoman (2019)Dr. Michaels
Mega Ape
Mega Ape (2023)Mayor Huey
Family Reunion
Family Reunion (1989)Tom Andrews
Syndicate Smasher
Syndicate Smasher (2018)Milan
The Love-Ins
The Love-Ins (1967)Intern Smith
Expert Weapon
Expert Weapon (1993)Milier
Toxic Tutu
Toxic Tutu (2017)Self
An Hour To Kill
An Hour To Kill (2018)Mr. Kinski
Force of Darkness
Force of Darkness (1987)Conrad
Street Wars
Street Wars (1991)Jesse Amos
Virginia Hill
Virginia Hill (1974)Stick
Power Elite
Power Elite (2002)President Jonathan Caine
GiAnts
GiAnts (2007)Jonathan Caine
The Beast Beneath
The Beast Beneath (2023)Mayor Reid
Ebola Rex
Ebola Rex (2021)General Davis
The Last American Horror Show: Volume II
The Last American Horror Show: Volume II (2022)Moses
The Paradise Motel
The Paradise Motel (2022)Raymond Taylor
Zombi VIII: Urban Decay
Zombi VIII: Urban Decay (2021)Governor Hadley
Steve McQueen: American Icon
Steve McQueen: American Icon (2017)Self
Sword of Heaven
Sword of Heaven (1985)Major Dirk St. Jones
Hell of the Screaming Undead
Hell of the Screaming Undead (2023)Governor Patrick Adams
Arachnado
Arachnado (2020)Lieutenant Gallagher
RoboWoman 2
RoboWoman 2Dr. Michaels
Big Freakin' Snake
Big Freakin' Snake (2023)Commissioner Lewis
Quakeasaurus
Quakeasaurus (2026)Roy Rollin
SWAT: Warhead One
SWAT: Warhead One (2004)Dick Danvers
Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors
Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors (2023)Self
Doll Killer 2
Doll Killer 2 (2021)Dr. Krueger
Enter the Samurai: The Making of Samurai Cop 2
Enter the Samurai: The Making of Samurai Cop 2 (2019)Self
Realm of Shadows
Realm of Shadows (2024)Bishop Lucian
Ebola Rex Versus Murder Hornets
Ebola Rex Versus Murder Hornets (2021)Lieutenant Gallagher
When It Rings
When It Rings (2023)Hank Lancaster
The Creeps 2
The Creeps 2 (2024)Dr. Challis
Tales for the Campfire 3
Tales for the Campfire 3 (2020)Dr. Challis 'The Bitter Half'
Drifter TKD
Drifter TKD (2008)Thomas Tyler
5 To Die
5 To Die (2022)Paul McCoy
Rattlers 2
Rattlers 2 (2021)Commissioner Lewis
Arachnado 2: Flaming Spiders
Arachnado 2: Flaming Spiders (2022)Lieutenant Gallagher