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.
Mel Novak Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mel Novak reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mel Novak's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 4% of Mel Novak's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Tales of Frankenstein, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mel Novak Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mel Novak's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mel Novak has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Hell of the Screaming Undead | Governor Patrick Adams | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Stale Popcorn & Sticky Floors | Self | 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 | Apex Predators | Robert Clouse Williamson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zombi VIII: Urban Decay | Governor Hadley | Average | 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 → |
| 2018 | An Hour To Kill | Mr. Kinski | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Nemesis 5: The New Model | Red Army Hammerhead Leader | 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 → |
| 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", "Tom Horn", and "Game of Death".