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John Novak

John Novak

Actor · Born September 9, 1955 (71) · Caracas, Venezuela

John Novak (born September 9, 1955 in Caracas, Venezuela) is an actor and anime voice actor who frequently does voice work for the Ocean Group based in Vancouver, Canada. He has also starred in the Wishmaster sequels Wishmaster 3: Beyond The Gates Of Hell, and Wishmaster; The Prophecy Fulfilled replacing Andrew Divoff as The Djinn. He appeared twice in the TV series Sliders as a shyster lawyer, Ross J. Kelly. He most recently starred as the Sheriff in Bloodrayne 2: Deliverance. Novak is probably best known, in Canada at least, from Kokanee beer commercials, as he plays the Park Ranger who is constantly trying to prevent the Kokanee Sasquatch from stealing the beer. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Novak, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 9, 1955 (71)
From
Caracas, Venezuela
Works as
Actor
Titles
61 on MovieCove · 82 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 37 days to Oct 26Down 47% in 30 days

What are John Novak's films like?

Across their 26 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Action7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Animation3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 21st percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Fantasy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 2nd percentile
: browse their Fantasy movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 8th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
25%
Survival
22%
Bonds
19%
Self
19%
Power
6%
Society
6%
Ideas
3%
Survival9 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 25 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 13 · Stylized 11 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 4 · Charged 13 · Intense 8

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

Steady 9 · Shifting 15 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 13 · Relentless 3

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

Casual 15 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 14 · Affecting 8 · Heavy 3

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

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
3 of 8
Shadow
3 of 8
Ally
1 of 8
Trickster
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
20
Melancholic
9
Thrilling
9
Hopeful
7
Romantic
4
Other
18

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet12
  • Ambiguous4

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 John Novak's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 45 of their 61 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (28).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for John 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

82 credits, 61 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Road Ahead(2021)

    as Roger Samuels

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Stealing School(2019)

    as Peter Hanson

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raised by Wolves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Sargent Fawn

  • Romance Retreat(2019)

    as Raymond Lipky

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Project Ithaca(2019)

    as General Allister Borland

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Stranger in the House(2016)

    as Wayne

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Legends of Tomorrow(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Killer Photo(2015)

    as Mathieu Diamond

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Seventh Son(2014)

    as Priest

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Barbie: The Pearl Princess(2014)

    as Caligo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Virginian(2014)

    as Steve

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • The Package(2012)

    as Nicholas

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Ninjago(2011)

    Show 7 episodes · as Bank Boss / Constrictai General (voice) · as Constrictai (voice) · as Constrictai General (voice) · as Constrictai General / Bank Boss (voice) · as Constrictai General / Police Officer #2 (voice) · as Slithraa (voice)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Superbook(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Pharaoh

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Thor: Tales of Asgard(2011)

    as Thrym / Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Beyond Sherwood Forest(2009)

    as Roland

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Sanctuary(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Thug Boss

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • jPod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Bertrand

  • BloodRayne II: Deliverance(2007)

    as Sheriff Cobden

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • War(2007)

    as Captain Andrews

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Flash Gordon: A Modern Space Opera(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Willik

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all shows

  • The Condor(2006)

    as George Valdez (voice)

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Last Chance Cafe(2006)

    as Paul Boyer

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Secrets of Comfort House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Sheriff "Bear" Trapp

  • Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as The Supreme Intelligence (voice)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Dr. Dolittle 3(2006)

    as Walter

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Home for the Holidays(2005)

    as Sheriff Bob Cutter

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Zeus

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Irish Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Thomas Phelan

  • The Collector(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Faultline(2004)

    as Sheriff Carl Larson

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Air Crash Investigation(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Hoot Gibson

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled(2002)

    as Djinn

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher(2002)

    as Ruskin Stern

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Mobile Suit Gundam SEED(2002)

    Show as Uzumi Nara Athha

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Amazing Zorro(2002)

    as The Governor

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell(2001)

    as The Djinn

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Smallville(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Gary Bergen

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • L.A.P.D.: To Protect and to Serve(2001)

    as Kirby

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • UC: Undercover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Phantom of the Megaplex(2000)

    as George

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • X-Men: Evolution(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bolivar Trask (voice)

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Relic Hunter(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Rod Thorson

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Crusade(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Alain Lebecque

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • True Heart(1999)

    as Louie

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • First Wave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Det. Freddie Ludlow

  • Glory & Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Langdon Gibson

  • Born Free (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 26 episodes · as Travis McQueen

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as William Ronson

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Dog's Best Friend(1997)

    as Tim Thompson

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Volcano: Fire on the Mountain(1997)

    as Corben

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The Ex (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Miles (uncredited)

  • Downdraft (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Standish

  • Doctor Who: The Movie(1996)

    as Salinger

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Poltergeist: The Legacy(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Patrick Corrigan

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Darkman III: Die Darkman Die(1996)

    as Ryan Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Falling from the Sky: Flight 174(1995)

    as Len Daniels

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Fight for Justice: The Nancy Conn Story(1995)

    as Fred

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Outer Limits(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Dave Pettigrew · as Dr. Stansfield · as Tom Grant · as Voice of Adam (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Sliders(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Ross J. Kelly · as Ross J. Kelly / Interrogator

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Legends of the Fall(1994)

    as James O'Banion

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Born to Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Baskin

  • The Sea Wolf(1993)

    as Jameson Damisk

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Eagleton

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Highlander(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Gerard Kragen · as Mason · as Sheriff Crowley

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • The Commish(1991)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • The Death of the Incredible Hulk(1990)

    as Zed

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Straight Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Detective Landers

  • Booker(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Bog Hugg · as Jim O'Haver

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • The Trial of the Incredible Hulk(1989)

    as Denny

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • War of the Worlds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Alien

  • Wiseguy(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • 21 Jump Street(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Gary Rinzler · as Teacher

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Oklahoma Smugglers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Skip

  • Spearfield's Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Alain Roux

  • MacGyver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Lyle Hoggart · as Max Muller · as PR Officer

  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Jason Hathaway

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Man in Bar

  • Eternal Evil(1985)

    as Kauffman

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Santa Barbara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 505 episodes · as Keith Timmons

  • The Hitchhiker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Man in Black

  • As You Like It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Amiens

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 78 titles from 1983 to 2020; peak year 1995.

Biggest box office

Legends of the Fall (1994)

$161M worldwide

Highest rated

Legends of the Fall (1994)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002)

Film career

19832020

Peak 1995 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting78 of 78: 78 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score37th

By decade

1980s15 · acting1990s24 · acting2000s25 · acting2010s11 · acting2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 18 roles
850010

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 John Novak's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 18th percentile, the median of all 37; across their 25 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 22nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

22ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Approval · how many liked their films

18thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Reach · how many have seen their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 25

Midcredits score across 61 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th23

Shape of the crowd

29 of their 61 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned6
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser15
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed29

Most divisive · actor

Dog's Best Friend (1997)

90th percentile spread · 42% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Legends of the Fall (1994)

Midcredits 89th · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 50/100 in their films, across 23 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 29. 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 John Novak's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 2 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 87 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles13–63 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does John Novak work with?

People who share at least 2 of John Novak's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kathleen Barr shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers