Mel Novak
ActingAbout Mel Novak
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mel Novak reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Mel Novak's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 4% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mel Novak remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tales of Frankenstein, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mel Novak Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mel Novak's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mel Novak.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Space Sharks | Steve Owens | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mega Ape | Mayor Huey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Big Freakin' Snake | Commissioner Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Arachnado 2: Flaming Spiders | Lieutenant Gallagher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ash and Bone | Bartender Louie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Last American Horror Show: Volume II | Moses | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Paradise Motel | Raymond Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Doll Killer 2 | Dr. Krueger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Ebola Rex Versus Murder Hornets | Lieutenant Gallagher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zombi VIII: Urban Decay | Governor Hadley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Rattlers 2 | Commissioner Lewis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Eternal Code | Mr. Pomeroy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | RoboWoman | Dr. Michaels | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Tales of Frankenstein | Dr. Mortality | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Syndicate Smasher | Milan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Toxic Tutu | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Steve McQueen: American Icon | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Holy Terror | Father Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Check Point | The Reverend | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance | Cutter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Big Guns | Larry Armstrong | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Vampire Assassin | Gustoff Slovak | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | SWAT: Warhead One | Dick Danvers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Power Elite | President Jonathan Caine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Moonbase | Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Pocket Ninjas | Mr. Kaufman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Future War | Otis - SWAT Team | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dear God | Sidewalk Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Direct Hit | Kovar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Exit to Eden | Walker's Henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Expert Weapon | Milier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Capital Punishment | Mason Dover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Street Wars | Jesse Amos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Family Reunion | Tom Andrews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Force of Darkness | Conrad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sword of Heaven | Major Dirk St. Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | An Eye for an Eye | Tony Montoya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Force: Five | The Assassin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Lovely But Deadly | Warren Lang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Tom Horn | Corbett's Bodyguard | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Force of One | The Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Missile X: The Neutron Bomb Incident | Mendoza | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Cat in the Cage | Ralph Desmond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Game of Death | Stick | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Ultimate Warrior | Lippert | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Virginia Hill | Stick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Truck Turner | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Black Belt Jones | Blue Eyes | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Love-Ins | Intern Smith | Flop | Similar → |
Mel Novak - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mel Novak?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mel Novak is "Tales of Frankenstein" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Mel Novak acted in?
Mel Novak has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mel Novak?
Other notable films include "Steve McQueen: American Icon", "Game of Death", and "Truck Turner".