Mel Novak death: American actor Milan Mrdjenovich passed away on April 9, 2025, at 90. He was known as Mel Novak and was known for villainous roles in Black Belt Jones, Game of Death, An Eye for an Eye, and other movies. He was born on June 16, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. His death news was announced by his daughter Nikol Conant. Mel Novak died naturally on Wednesday morning at a SoCal board.
Mel Novak career
He was born on June 16, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. He debuted in blaxploitation films in 1974, including Truck Turner and Black Belt Jones. Black Belt Jones starred Jim Kelly, Gloria Hendry, and Scatman Crothers. This film was directed by Robert Clouse. Truck Turner starred Isaac Hayes, Yaphet Kotto, Alan Weeks, and Annazette Chase, and was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
His next movie was The Ultimate Warrior, released in 1975, starring Yul Brynner, Max von Sydow, Joanna Miles, Richard Kelton, Lane Bradbury, and William Smith, directed by Robert Clouse. His next movie Cat in the Cage was released in 1978.
His next movie A Force of One was released in 1979, starring Jennifer O’Neill, Chuck Norris, Ron O’Neal, Clu Gulager, James Whitmore Jr., Eric Laneuville, and Bill Wallace, directed by Paul Aaron. His next movie An Eye for an Eye was released in 1981, starring Chuck Norris, Christopher Lee, Richard Roundtree, Mako, and Maggie Cooper. The budget of this movie was $4 million and it earned $12 million.
His next movie Exit to Eden was released in 1994, directed by Garry Marshall.
His next movie Dear God was released in 1996, directed by Garry Marshall.
His movie Vampire Assassin was released in 2005, directed and written by Ron Hall. It starred Ron Hall, Mel Novak, Gerald Okamura, and Rudy Ray Moore. His last famous movie was Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance, released in 2015.
Mel Novak net worth
He had around 1 million dollars net worth when he passed away. He earned through movies and television shows. His television shows include The F.B.I., Mannix, The Blue Knight, Ark II, and Pastor Greg. He also earned through brand associations.
Mel Novak family
His father was Milorad Novak and his mother was Mabel Novak. He was a married man and had two daughters including Nikol Conant.
