Personal details
- Birth Date: 1974-12-13
- Birth Location: Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Writer
Kresh Novakovic is that guy you keep seeing pop up in all sorts of movies and shows, but you can’t quite put your finger on where you know him from. Born in the Bronx to refugee-immigrant parents, he grew up in a whirlwind of cultures—think melting pot, but with actual flavor. He did the whole Fordham University thing, dug into theater and screenwriting, and kept grinding until the gigs started rolling in. Lately, you’ll catch him as Enzo in HBO’s The Penguin, holding his own alongside Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti. Before that, he was mixing it up with Tyrese Gibson and Shawnee Smith in Bloodline Killer, and if you’re into holiday chaos, he showed up with Dean Winters, Chris Elliott, and Caroline Aaron in Christmas vs. The Walters. Showtime’s Last Call had him sharing scenes with Jeremy Piven and Bruce Dern. Ice-T? Yup, worked with him too in Equal Standard. Dude’s range is wild—one minute he’s in Sicily producing Leaves of the Tree with his brother Ante, next he’s racking up awards on the festival circuit. He’s got serious stage chops too—Common Basis Theatre, Actors Studio, the whole deal, learning from the likes of Sheila Gray and Marcia Haufrecht. You’ll spot him in Blue Bloods and a bunch of other series, always slipping into roles with that streetwise Bronx edge. Directors love him—people like Luc Besson, Harold Ramis, Jay Roach. Basically, Kresh is everywhere, just doing his thing and making every part count.
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, New York, this neighborhood’s got its own pulse—fast, loud, and just a little bit chaotic. Life here isn’t some glitzy Manhattan fantasy; it’s gritty, real, and pretty unpredictable. You’ve got families stacked in old buildings, kids dodging trouble on the sidewalks, and dreams getting tossed around like confetti at a Yankees parade. The subway’s always rumbling, people are hustling every damn day, and the streets are alive with music, arguments, laughter—sometimes all at once. There’s attitude, for sure, but also heart. People look out for each other, even when times are rough. The Bronx shapes you; it teaches you to keep your head up, move quick, and never back down. Whether you’re chasing something big or just trying to make it to tomorrow, this place leaves its mark. And honestly? You wouldn’t have it any other way.
December 13, 1974
Konidela Ram Charan
Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
50 years old