B.J. Novak
Acting
Born: 1979-07-31 · Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
Benjamin Joseph Manaly Novak (born July 31, 1979) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, author, and producer. He gained traction as a comedian during the early 2000s before becoming a field agent for the MTV reality prank show Punk'd (2003). Novak had his breakout with a leading role as Ryan Howard on seasons 1–8 of the NBC mockumentary sitcom The Office (2005–2013). His acting, writing and producing for the show earned him two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Writers Guild of America A
🎬 Movies (16)
The Devil Wears Prada 2
2026
Jay Ravitz
Vengeance
2022
Ben Manalowitz
The Founder
2016
Harry J. Sonneborn
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014
Allistar Smythe
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
2014
Self - Coach
Saving Mr. Banks
2013
Robert Sherman
The Smurfs 2
2013
Baker Smurf (voice)
The Internship
2013
Male Interviewer
The Office Retrospective
2013
Self
The Bitter Buddha
2012
Self
The Dictator
2012
(uncredited)
The Smurfs
2011
Baker Smurf (voice)
Inglourious Basterds
2009
PFC. Smithson Utivich
Knocked Up
2007
Young Doctor
Reign Over Me
2007
Mr. Fallon
Unaccompanied Minors
2006
Desk Attendant
📺 TV Shows (20)
Lessons in Chemistry
2023
Six-Thirty (voice)
Poker Face
2023
Hiram Lubinski
Celebrity Jeopardy!
2022
Self - Contestant
The Premise
2021
Self - Host
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
2020
Count Rugen
Some Good News
2020
Self
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
2015
B.J. Novak
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self
The Mindy Project
2012
Jamie
The Newsroom
2012
Lucas Pruit
Conan
2010
Self - Guest
Community
2009
Mr. Egypt
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self- Guest
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009
Self
The Office
2005
Ryan Howard
Punk'd
2003
Field Agent
Punk'd
2003
Self
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003
Self