David Novak movie list
David Novak, a veteran of over 30 years in the entertainment industry and has appeared in numerous feature films, television shows as well as commercials (both national and regional) and voice overs. The films include a wide genre of suspense thriller, to action to romantic comedy. Most recently, David had the starring role in the western feature film LOST OUTLAW as the antagonist role of "Jack" (available worldwide distribution through BMG Dist. -available on Amazon and many other outlets). He is currently attached to the western feature film AMONG THE WILLOWS in the starring role as JOHN WILLIAMS. As a writer, he has just been nominated for his screenplay RUTH (a faith based action, suspense civil war project) in the Sunny Side Up Film Festival. Recently he as appeared in BAKING CHRISTMAS as FIRE CHIEF CHUCK on OWN TV (Oprah Winfrey Network); Also, recently airing on LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK, you can catch David playing the role of DETECTIVE HOBBS in MY DAUGHTER WAS STOLEN, filmed on location in Chicago. Produced by Richard Brandes and David was also a co-producer. In 2017, also played the role COMMISSIONER VAUGHAN in a feature film Starring Eric Roberts title FAKE NEWS; soon to be released. Earlier in 2017, David played the role of Johnson in Fred Olen Ray's TV movie THE TWIN (finished shooting 06/2016). It premiered on Lifetime TV; (David has done 6 movies with director Fred Olen Ray). Also previously with Richard Brandes directing, David played the role of Sheriff John Holt in the family film UGLY BENNY released throughout Europe and recently in summer here in the U.S.A. on DVD (Target and other outlets). Also, some other TV movies include SUPERSHARK, SUPERCROC (Lead starring role as GENERAL MCFADDEN), and TV movie ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS airing numerous times during the XMAS and subsequent holiday seasons (starring Melissa Sagemiller who was a series regular on Law & Order, directed by Fred Olen Rey); In 2013 David played a major supporting role (Mr. Sullivan) in the film FIVE HOUR FRIENDS starring Tom Sizemore. Other TV movies also include SUPER SHARK (as Senator Wainwright; also starring John Schneider) and SUPERCROC in the lead role of GENERAL MCFADDEN airing many times on TV.
Another fun project was the family film in which he played a romantic lead as TONY VORNELLINI in the delightful romantic comedy DEWITT & MARIA opposite daytime soap star LEE BENTON).
In addition, he has co-written the feature film RUTH (a civil war based film with inspiration from the Bible story; his co-writer Frank Galvan joined him in writing this epic soon to be in pre production). Other screenplays include CROSS MY HEART (romantic comedy; co-writers John Eaden and Teresa Pape), DARK DECISION (government cover-up suspense thriller; co-writer John Eaden) and VERACITY (suspense thriller faith based film; co-writer John Eaden).
*****Other numerous credits include: recurring role of TISO on ABC TELEVISION daytime soap GENERAL HOSPITAL (16 episodes-mafia head); DAYS OF OUR LIVES soap; MELROSE PLACE (primetime TV); ERASER (feature film); SUPER CROC (feature film-world wide distribution in lead role of GENERAL MCFADDEN; Asylum Prods.); COLOR OF THE CROSS 2: THE RESURRECTION (lead role of CAIPHAS; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Dist. world wide); **IN PLAIN SIGHT (guest role of BILLY COOPER-USA Television-co-star MARY MCCORMICK). DOWN N' DIRTY (supporting role of DETECTIVE MAHONEY co -starring DAVID CARRIDINE, GAREY BUSEY, FRED WILLIAMSON; action, thriller); AND MANY MORE (please see resume). Commercials include: BUFFALO WILD WINGS; DIRECTV; TRUE CREDIT ; BANCO POPULAR (with Los Angeles Lakers Pau Gasol); GOLDENSTATE WARRIORS (NBA) and more!
Some interesting other facts and points of interest:
Currently, David is the host of the podcast IT'S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIP, which can be heard on Apple, Spotify, Google, Anchor and most major podcast platforms. It is a Christian based encouragement promoting a deeper relationship with God, others and even yourself! As of the writing of this, it has been heard in 16 countries and 32 US States.
Was and IS a musician, singer, songwriter. For many years (as teenager and in his twenties was member of main stream cover bands as Lead Singer and guitarist. In late twenties and early 30's as front man and lead singer/songwriter/guitarist for the Christian Contemporary Rock Band SONKIST (original songs and touring SoCal for years at various concerts, venues, churches, etc.).
Also was a worship leader for many years with Power Community Church, He Lives Faith Center and Church of Grace (all in So. Calif. Anaheim, Yorba Linda areas). Currently playing electric guitar (lead) in the worship band (contemporary music).
Currently in addition to his acting and entertainment career, he and his wife Kathy are the Small Group Coordinators at their church: Church of Grace, Yorba Linda, Ca.