Person Details
Birthday: 1979-07-31 17:37:22
Aliases: Benjamin Joseph Manaly , B.J. Novak , BJ Novak
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 9
TV Involvements: 18
Most Famous Work
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).
Most Famous Work
Lessons in Chemistry
(2023) Six-Thirty (voice)The Amazing Spider-Man 2
(2014) Allistar SmytheInglourious Basterds
(2009) Private First Class Smithson "The Little Man" UtivichThe Newsroom
(2012) Lucas PruitThe Founder
(2016) Harry SonnebornCelebrity Jeopardy!
(2022) SelfReign Over Me
(2007) Mr. FallonThe Office Retrospective
(2013) SelfActing
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2023 | Six-Thirty (voice) | |
2022 | Self | |
Ben Manalowitz | ||
2021 | Self - Host | |
2020 | Count Rugen | |
Self | ||
2016 | Harry Sonneborn | |
2015 | B.J. Novak | |
N/A | ||
2014 | Allistar Smythe | |
Self - Coach | ||
N/A | ||
2013 | Robert Sherman | |
Baker Smurf (voice) | ||
Male Interviewer | ||
Self | ||
2012 | Jamie | |
Lucas Pruit | ||
Himself | ||
(uncredited) | ||
2011 | Baker Smurf (voice) | |
2010 | Self | |
2009 | Mr. Egypt | |
Private First Class Smithson "The Little Man" Utivich | ||
N/A | ||
2007 | Young Doctor | |
Mr. Fallon | ||
2006 | Desk Attendant | |
2005 | Ryan Howard | |
Hockey Coach | ||
2003 | Self | |
Field Agent | ||
Self | ||
2002 | Self | |
1997 | Self - Guest | |
1993 | Self - Guest | |
1992 | N/A | |
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Directing
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2022 | Director | |
2021 | Director | |
2012 | Director | |
2005 | Director | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2022 | Executive Producer | |
2021 | Executive Producer | |
2012 | Producer | |
Executive Producer | ||
2005 | Co-Producer | |
Supervising Producer | ||
Co-Executive Producer | ||
Executive Producer | ||
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2022 | Writer | |
2021 | Writer | |
2012 | Writer | |
2005 | Writer | |
Executive Story Editor | ||
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Creator
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2021 | Creator | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |