Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1979-07-31 (45 years)
- Place of BirthNewton, Massachusetts, USA
- Also Known AsB.J. NovakBJ NovakBenjamin Joseph Manaly Novak
B.J. Novak
Biography
Benjamin Joseph Manaly 'B.J.' Novak (born July 31, 1979) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and director from Newton, Massachusetts. He is widely known for his contributions to the U.S. version of The Office from 2005 to 2013, being a writer, co-executive producer for and playing the role of Ryan Howard on the series. He is also known to international audiences for appearing...Read More
Acting Career
- 2023
Lessons in Chemistry
As: Six-Thirty (voice)
- 2022
Vengeance
As: Ben Manalowitz
- 2020
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
As: Count Rugen
- 2016
The Founder
As: Harry J. Sonneborn
- 2015
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
As: B.J. Novak
- 2014
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
As: Allistar Smythe
- 2013
Saving Mr. Banks
As: Robert Sherman
- 2013
The Smurfs 2
As: Baker Smurf (voice)
- 2013
The Internship
As: Male Interviewer
2012The Mindy Project
As: Jamie
2012The Newsroom
As: Lucas Pruit
- 2012
The Dictator
As: (uncredited)
2011The Smurfs
As: Baker Smurf (voice)
2010The Office: Welcome to WUPHF Beta!
As: Ryan Howard
2009Community
As: Mr. Egypt
- 2009
Inglourious Basterds
As: PFC. Smithson Utivich
2007Knocked Up
As: Young Doctor
2007Reign Over Me
As: Mr. Fallon
2006Unaccompanied Minors
As: Desk Attendant
2005The Office
As: Hockey Coach
- 2005
The Office
As: Ryan Howard
2003Punk'd
As: Field Agent