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

Inglourious Basterds

as PFC. Smithson Utivich

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

as Allistar Smythe

The Dictator

as (uncredited)

The Founder

as Harry J. Sonneborn

The Office

as Hockey Coach

The Office

as Ryan Howard

The Internship

as Male Interviewer

Knocked Up

as Young Doctor

The Smurfs

as Baker Smurf (voice)

Saving Mr. Banks

as Robert Sherman