Mel Novak Biography

Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Wiki Biography: Richard Duane Kelton was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was the only child of Fred and Glenna Kelton. While growing up in Miami, Oklahoma, he remembered watching James Dean and cites him as his main influence on becoming an actor. After studying drama at The University of Kansas, he made his way to California where he made his debut playing "Bud" in an episode of "Gunsmoke" (1955). Soon after that he made his TV movie debut as "Lieutenant Charring" in Wild Women (1970) (TV). He continued in numerous other guest starring roles and a movie roles. He also played the role of "Nick" in the Broadway revival of "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf" in 1976. He made his starring role as "Ficus" in the short-lived science fiction series "Quark" (1978). Later that year he was invited back to The University of Kansas to give a short seminar on films. He continued his career until his death in 1978.
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Filmography
Movies Title | Appeared As | Year | Genre |
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Black Belt Jones | 1974 | 0 | |
The Ultimate Warrior | 1975 | ||
An Eye for an Eye | 1981 | Adventure, Action, Crime | |
Sword of Heaven | Dirk | 1985 | Action, Crime, Fantasy |
Family Reunion | Tom Andrews | 1989 | Horror |
Capital Punishment | Mason Dover | 1992 | Action |
Moonbase | Guard | 1997 | Action |
Power Elite | President Jonathan Caine | 2002 | Action, Adventure |
Vampire Assassin | 2005 | Action, Horror | |
Hard Way Heroes | Super Fly | 2010 | Action |
Family Property 2: More Blood | FBI Agent Norman Anderson | 2015 | Horror |
Runaway Killer | Police Chief Gregory | 2015 | Action |
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance | Cutter | 2015 | Action |
Dunkan the Dark One | Dr | 2016 | Horror |
The Blackest Yellow | Moses | 2016 | |
Syndicate Smasher | Milan | 2018 |