John Novak
Voice ActorJohn Novak is a Venezuelan-born Canadian actor who voices FBI section chief Steve Mason in the English dub of the Death Note anime, part of a long career voicing anime dubbed by Vancouver's Ocean Productions.
Death Note Role
Novak voices Steve Mason in the English dub of Death Note, the FBI section chief who dispatches twelve agents to Japan, including Raye Penber, to help investigate Kira in the story's opening arc. The decision proves fatal for the agents once Light Yagami identifies and kills them to protect his secret, making Mason's early call one of the inciting moves of the whole plot.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Novak built a long voice-acting career through Vancouver's Ocean Productions, dubbing anime such as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Black Lagoon, and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. He has also worked in live-action, appearing in Stargate SG-1 and the Wishmaster film sequels, and is recognized in Canada for a recurring park ranger character in Kokanee beer commercials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Novak known for?
Novak is recognized in Canada for a recurring park ranger character in Kokanee beer commercials. In film, he has appeared in the Wishmaster horror sequels.
What TV shows did John Novak play in?
Novak appeared in Stargate SG-1 in live-action television. He has also built a long voice-acting career through Vancouver's Ocean Productions, dubbing anime such as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Black Lagoon, and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
Who does John Novak voice?
In the English dub of Death Note, Novak voices Steve Mason, the FBI section chief who dispatches twelve agents, including Raye Penber, to investigate Kira in Japan. The decision proves fatal for the agents once Light Yagami identifies and kills them to protect his secret.
Where was John Novak born?
John Novak was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and later became a Canadian actor. He built his voice acting career primarily through Vancouver's Ocean Productions.
Why is Steve Mason's decision in Death Note significant?
By sending twelve FBI agents to Japan to investigate Kira, Mason's call sets off one of the inciting chains of events in Death Note, since Light Yagami later kills the agents, including Raye Penber, to protect his identity. It's a pivotal moment tied to the character John Novak voices in the English dub.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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