Actor Kresh Novakovic born to refugee-immigrant parents. Grew up in a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual community in the Bronx, New York. Graduated from Fordham University. He is currently starring opposite Dean Winters , Shawnee Smith, Chris Elliott and Caroline Aaron in Christmas vs. The Walters (2021). Previously starring opposite, Jeremy Piven , Taryn Manning and Bruce Dern in Last Call (2021) on the Showtime Channel. Other works include starring with Ice-T in Equal Standard (2020) and starring with Dylan Walsh in Fright Fest (2018) and starring with, Armand Assante in the drama-mystery Leaves of the Tree (2016), which he produced on location in Sicily, with his brother, Ante Novakovic. Their previous collaboration, the short film The Fix (2013) and Leaves of the Tree, gained attention and awards for Kresh's performances on the festival circuit, including the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the Sarajevo Film Festival. A native of the Bronx, New York, Kresh attended Mt. Saint Michaels High School in Mount Vernon. He attended Fordham University for theatre acting and screen-writing. A life Member of the Common Basis Theatre Company, Kresh performed on stage in numerous plays and productions, coaching and further development under founder and artistic director, Marcia Haufrecht and member of the Actors Studio, working with his renowned teachers Sheila Gray and Greta Seacat . Shelia Gray, has been and continues to be a seminal influence on his approach to all aspects of his craft, working forward in series and film. Kresh can be seen in recurring roles on series such as CBS Blue Bloods and numerous series guest role appearances and movie supporting roles, working with notable directors; Luc Besson, Neils Arden Oplev, Harold Ramis and Jay Roach, bringing his talent to film and television.