Actor
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 in the Quentin Tarantino film Inglourious Basterds (2009). ...

Known For
Acting
2022 -- Vengeance | Ben Manalowitz
2019 -- Threat Level Midnight: The Movie | Hockey Coach
2016 -- The Founder | Harry J. Sonneborn
2014 -- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Allistar Smythe
2014 -- Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor | Self - Coach
2013 -- Saving Mr. Banks | Robert Sherman
2013 -- The Smurfs 2 | Baker Smurf (voice)
2013 -- The Internship | Male Interviewer
2013 -- The Office Retrospective | Self
2012 -- The Bitter Buddha | Self
2012 -- The Dictator | (uncredited)
2011 -- The Smurfs | Baker Smurf (voice)
2010 -- The Office: Welcome to WUPHF Beta! | Ryan Howard
2009 -- Inglourious Basterds | PFC. Smithson Utivich
2007 -- Knocked Up | Young Doctor
2007 -- Reign Over Me | Mr. Fallon
2006 -- Unaccompanied Minors | Desk Attendant
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