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 in the Quentin Tarantino film Inglourious Basterds (2009).
Mr. Fallon
Reign Over Me
Young Doctor
Knocked Up
Baker Smurf (voice)
The Smurfs
PFC. Smithson Utivich
Inglourious Basterds
Robert Sherman
Saving Mr. Banks
Male Interviewer
The Internship
Allistar Smythe
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Harry J. Sonneborn
The Founder
Self
Untitled Mitch Hedberg documentary
Desk Attendant
Unaccompanied Minors
Baker Smurf (voice)
The Smurfs 2
Self
The Bitter Buddha
Ben Manalowitz
Vengeance
Self
The Office Retrospective
Self - Coach
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
(uncredited)
The Dictator
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
16
Gender
Male
Birthday
1979-07-31
Place of Birth
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Also Known As
B.J. Novak