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Quintessential action movie villain Mel Novak has battled a who's who of legendary Hollywood heroes and is best known as Stick the Assassin in Bruce Lee's Game of Death. Through his appearances in several highly regarded martial arts films, Mel quickly gained a cult following among action film fans. He has also starred in Black Belt Jones, The ... See full bio »

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Known For

Game of Death
Game of Death Stick
(1978)
Eternal Code
Eternal Code Mr. Pomeroy
(2019)
Steve McQueen: American Icon
Steve McQueen: American Icon Self
(2017)
An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye Tony Montoya
(1981)
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Filmography

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  Phoenix Woman (pre-production)
Villan Ruford Cargan
 2022 War of Powers (TV Series) (pre-production)
Archbishop Lucian
 2021 The Dead Rose (pre-production)
ArchBishop Lucian
 2021 The Paradise Motel (pre-production)
Raymond Taylor
 2021 Arachnado 2: Flaming Spiders (filming)
Lieutenant Gallagher
 2021/I The Initiation (filming)
Dean Martino
 2021 Cadillac Respect (Short) (filming)
Rev. Dragan Mesaros
  Ash and Bone (post-production)
Bartender Louie
  When It Rings (post-production)
Hank Lancaster
 2021 Ebola Rex (completed)
General Davis
 2021 Apex Predators
Robert Clouse Williamson
 2021 Ebola Rex Versus Murder Hornets
Lieutenant Gallagher
 2021 Realm of Shadows
Bishop Lucian
 2021 Zombi VIII: Urban Decay
Governor Hadley
 2021 Rattlers 2
Commissioner Lewis
 2020 Arachnado
Lieutenant Gallagher
 2020 Shoot from the Hip (TV Series)
Mr. Felix
- Rage of the Phantom (2020) ... Mr. Felix
- Once Upon a Time... In Manhattan Beach (2020) ... Mr. Felix
 2020 The Beast Beneath
Mayor Reid
 2020 Tales for the Campfire 3
Dr. Challis 'The Bitter Half'
 2020 Scorpion Girl: The Awakening
HVK Attorney
 2019 Eternal Code
Mr. Pomeroy
 2019 RoboWoman
Dr. Michaels
 2016-2019 Suspense (TV Series)
Maj. Reg Denny / Richard Moresby
- A Question of Fear (2019) ... Maj. Reg Denny
- 'The Return of the Moresbys' (2016) ... Richard Moresby
 2018 Tales of Frankenstein
Dr. Mortality
 2018 An Hour to Kill
Mr. Kinski (segment "An Hour to Kill")
 2018 3rd Eye (TV Series)
Senator John Crowley
 2017 Scorpion Girl (TV Series)
Attorney Vitto Leone (2017)
 2017 Nemesis 5: The New Model
Red Army Hammerhead Leader
 2017 Holy Terror
Father Murphy
 2017 Syndicate Smasher
Milan
 2017 Last Convict Standing (TV Series)
Minister
 2017 Check Point
The Reverend
 2016 Fight or Die (TV Series)
Montez
- Dark Clouds ... Montez
 2016 Rolan Bolan: Children of the Revolution (Video short)
Mr. Stickley
 2015 Gangsters Incorporated
Stick
 2014 Critical Fumble (TV Series)
Paxton's Father
- Horrendous Nascency (2014) ... Paxton's Father
- It All Begins Somewhere (2014) ... Paxton's Father (voice)
 2010 Hard Way Heroes
Super Fly
 2010 Kill Factor (Video)
The Chief
 2008 Thunderkick (Video)
Prophet
 2008 Drifter TKD
Thomas Tyler
 2008 GiAnts (Video)
Jonathan Caine
 2006 Big Guns (Video)
Larry Armstrong
 2006 Pastor Greg (TV Series)
Man with Dog
- Spooky (2006) ... Man with Dog
 2005 Vampire Assassin (Video)
Gustoff Slovak
 2004 SWAT: Warhead One (Video)
Dick Danvers
 2002 Power Elite
President Jonathan Caine
 2000 Giants (Video Game)
Professor Caine
 1997 The F-Zone
Priest
 1997 Moonbase
Guard
 1997 Pocket Ninjas (Video)
Mr. Kaufman
 1997 Future War (Video)
Otis - SWAT Team
 1996 Dear God
Sidewalk Minister
 1994 Exit to Eden
Walker's Henchman
 1994 Direct Hit (Video)
Kovar
 1993 Expert Weapon
Miller
 1991 Capital Punishment
Mason Dover
 1989 Family Reunion
Tom Andrews
 1985 Force of Darkness
Conrad
 1985 Sword of Heaven
Major Dirk St.Jones
 1981 Lovely But Deadly
Warren Lang
 1981 An Eye for an Eye
Tony Montoya
 1981 Force: Five
The Assassin
 1980 Tom Horn
Corbett's Bodyguard
 1979 A Force of One
The Announcer
 1978 Cat in the Cage
Ralph Desmond
 1978 Game of Death
Stick
 1976 Ark II (TV Series)
First Guard
- The Balloon (1976) ... First Guard
 1976 Baretta (TV Series)
Bartender
- Aggie (1976) ... Bartender (uncredited)
 1976 The Blue Knight (TV Series)
Steve
- Snitch's Karma (1976) ... Steve (as Mel Novack)
 1975 The Ultimate Warrior
Lippert
 1974 Virginia Hill (TV Movie)
Stick
 1974 Truck Turner
Doctor
 1974 Black Belt Jones
Blue Eyes
 1973 Mannix (TV Series)
Elmo Bagley
- A Matter of Principle (1973) ... Elmo Bagley
 1971 The F.B.I. (TV Series)
Policeman
- Unknown Victim (1971) ... Policeman
 1970 Which Way to the Front?
SS Guard (uncredited)
 1967 The Love-Ins
Intern Smith
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Contributed to the book Gods in Polyester, or, A Survivors' Account of 70s Cinema Obscura (2004/Succubus Press). See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Milan Mrdjenovich | Mel Novack

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Personal Quote:

"I get what I deserve in the end. The Lord's justice is very much like that." - On his villainous parts.

Trivia:

As an ordained minister he has performed the funeral's and memorial services for numerous celebrities such as film director Tim Burton's father. The Rifleman's Chuck Connors son, Jeffrey. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini
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