B.J. Novak
Jul 31, 1979 (45 years old) in Newton, Massachusetts, USA
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

The Office
Hockey Coach

Community
Mr. Egypt

The Mindy Project
Jamie

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
B.J. Novak

Lessons in Chemistry
Six-Thirty (voice)

Inglourious Basterds
PFC. Smithson Utivich

The Newsroom
Lucas Pruit

The Dictator
(uncredited)

The Smurfs
Baker Smurf (voice)

The Founder
Harry J. Sonneborn
Credits
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Self★ NR
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Lessons in Chemistry 2023Six-Thirty (voice)★ 8.3
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Celebrity Jeopardy! 2022Self★ 6
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Vengeance 2022Ben Manalowitz★ 6.6
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The Premise 2021Self - Host★ 6.4
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Count Rugen★ 7.5
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The Founder 2016Harry J. Sonneborn★ 7.1
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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 2015B.J. Novak★ 6.8
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Allistar Smythe★ 6.5
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Self - Coach★ NR
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Saving Mr. Banks 2013Robert Sherman★ 7.3
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The Smurfs 2 2013Baker Smurf (voice)★ 5.7
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The Internship 2013Male Interviewer★ 6.2
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Self★ 7.1
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The Mindy Project 2012Jamie★ 6.2
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The Newsroom 2012Lucas Pruit★ 8.1
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The Bitter Buddha 2012Self★ 7.6
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The Dictator 2012(uncredited)★ 6.2
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The Smurfs 2011Baker Smurf (voice)★ 5.8
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Ryan Howard★ NR
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Ryan Howard★ NR
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Ryan Howard★ NR
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Community 2009Mr. Egypt★ 8
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Inglourious Basterds 2009PFC. Smithson Utivich★ 8.2
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Knocked Up 2007Young Doctor★ 6.3
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Reign Over Me 2007Mr. Fallon★ 7.2
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Unaccompanied Minors 2006Desk Attendant★ 5.9
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The Office 2005Hockey Coach★ 8.6
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Punk'd 2003Field Agent★ 5