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Frank Novak

Frank Novak

Actor · Born March 4, 1945 (81) · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Frank Novak was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the University of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois and the University of Massachusetts in Boston and Dorchester, Massachusetts. He graduated with a B.A. in Classics(Greek and Latin).He studied acting with Jean Shelton, Nina Foch and the late Jeff Corey.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
March 4, 1945 (81)
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
56 on MovieCove · 74 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 37% in 30 days

What are Frank Novak's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
34%
Morality
19%
Ideas
17%
Self
14%
Bonds
12%
Society
3%
Survival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 2 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Absurd
3
Dread
2
Thrilling
2
Hopeful
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet1
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Frank Novak's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 47 of their 56 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (22).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Frank Novak's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

74 credits, 56 with a MovieCove page.

  • Area 51(2015)

    as Frank Novak

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Scandal(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Old Marine Juror

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Friends with Benefits(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Watchmen(2009)

    as Henry Kissinger

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Janitor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Raising the Bar(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Final Approach(2007)

    as Air Force General Childs

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Eli Stone(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Desk Sergeant

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Necessary Evil(2008)

    as Army General

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as George Sternberg (60s)

  • The Fall of Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Joe's Father

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Curtis

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Big Love(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Rumor Has It...(2005)

    as Party Guest

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Arthur Lanessa

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Numb3rs(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as John Taddeo

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Medical Investigation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Sherman

  • Undercover Kids(2004)

    as Grandpa

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Las Vegas(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective Valdivia

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Scorcher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as City Engineer

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Marv Chastwick

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Role of a Lifetime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Desk Sergeant

  • Raptor(2001)

    as Lyle Schell

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Scrubs(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Pat Rosell

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Guardian(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Dan Kelsey

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Rennie's Landing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Bank Manager

  • That's My Bush! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Witty G. Banter

  • A Mother's Testimony(2001)

    as Judge

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Cahoots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Charlie

  • Boston Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Interviewer

  • The District (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Dolans

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Clark County Judge

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • What's Cooking?(2000)

    as Governor Rhodes

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Angel(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Curdmudgeonly Father

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Becker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Myers

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Councilman Wexler

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Breast Men(1997)

    as Earl

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Officer (segment "Louie the Dip")

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Dick Walsh

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Suddenly Susan(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Lenny

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Independence Day(1996)

    as Teddy

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Nature of the Beast(1995)

    as Manfred

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Virtual Seduction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Dr. Grant

  • Night of the Running Man(1995)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Wayans Bros.(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Contractor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • See Jane Run(1995)

    as Court Clerk

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Watchers III(1994)

    as Stratten

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Friends(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Gambler

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as 1st Fireman

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Untamed Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Wally

  • The Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Booking Officer

  • Murder of Innocence(1993)

    as Super

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bartender · as Cab Driver / Cop

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Boy Meets World(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Desk Sergeant

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Beat Cop

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Raybert Fellowes

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The John Larroquette Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Fireman

  • Carnosaur(1993)

    as Jesse Paloma

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Darkness Before Dawn(1993)

    as Security Guard

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Hangin' with Mr. Cooper(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Chief

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger(1991)

    as Mahoney

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Melrose Place(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Newsies(1992)

    as Policeman

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Sleepwalkers(1992)

    as Deputy Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Secrets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Plainclothes Officer

  • Breaking the Silence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dist. Atty. Wechsler

  • One Special Victory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Earth Angel(1991)

    as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Cool Blue(1989)

    Art Direction

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Clerk

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Quantum Leap(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Lou

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2(1987)

    as Loan Shark

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Coroner

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hotel Guest

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 74 titles from 1979 to 2015; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Carnosaur (1993)

$1.8M worldwide

Highest rated

The Nature of the Beast (1995)

Midcredits 49th

Most popular right now

Watchers III (1994)

Film career

19792015

Peak 2015 · their film career is on the way up. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1987Screen debut· Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2
  • 2015First top-billed film· Area 51
  • 2015Career best· Area 51

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting73 of 74: 73 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score56thOther crew1 of 74: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s4 · acting1990s36 · 35 acting · 1 crew2000s30 · acting2010s3 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 7% of 14 roles
8797

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Frank Novak's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 22nd percentile, the median of all 24; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 9th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

9thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

4thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 56 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up20
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th16

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 56 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved11
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser19
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed19

Most divisive · actor

Undercover Kids (2004)

95th percentile spread · 70% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Watchmen (2009)

Midcredits 92nd · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 36/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Frank Novak's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Frank Novak work with?

People who share at least 2 of Frank Novak's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Roger Corman shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers