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Actor. Years active. 1971 – present. Mel Novak (born June 16, 1942) is an American actor who is best known for villainous roles in Black Belt Jones, Game of Death, and An Eye for an Eye. He is also known for doing all of his own stunts and fighting scenes.
Mel Novak is a quintessential action movie villain who has fought Bruce Lee, Steve McQueen, Chuck Norris and more. He is also a humanitarian, ordained minister and producer of several films and videos.
- January 1, 1
- 1.88 m
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Learn about Mel Novak, the actor who played Stick the Assassin in Bruce Lee's Game of Death and other martial arts films. Find out his birth name, height, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- June 16, 1942
Aug 22, 2023 · Watch Angela Williamson interview Mel Novak, who has starred in 59 films and worked with Bruce Lee and Dan Aykroyd. Learn how he balances his acting career with his volunteer work at homeless shelters in Los Angeles.
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Apr 27, 2019 · A popular action movie villain and sometimes hero both on and off the screen, Mel Novak is probably best known for playing Stick the Assassin opposite Bruce Lee's in 1978 hit Game Of Death, but he has more than 60 feature films to his name and has recently branched out into documentary. He's a member of no fewer than five Martial Arts Halls of ...
Nov 30, 2016 · Learn about Mel Novak, the martial arts legend who starred in Game of Death, Black Belt Jones, and Samurai Cop 2. Discover his achievements in film, martial arts, and charity work.
Mel Novak. Biography. 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. Known For. Game of Death. Black Belt Jones. Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance. Tom Horn. The Ultimate Warrior. Family Reunion. An Eye for an Eye.
