B.J. Novak
b. 1979 (age 47)
Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Actor
Writer
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
Filmography
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★ 6.7
The Devil Wears Prada 2
2026 Actor
Jay
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★ 6.8
Vengeance
2022 Actor
Director
Writer
Ben Manalowitz
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★ 6.7
The Premise
2021 Writer
Director
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★ 4.7
Melinda's Wish
2021 Actor
Bruce
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Gotham Reads
2020 Writer
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★ 5.7
The Office
2019 Writer
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★ 7.2
The Founder
2017 Actor
Harry J. Sonneborn
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★ 5.0
Konttori
2017 Writer
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★ 6.7
Heroes and Villains: The World of the Amazing Spider-Man
2014 Self
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★ 7.5
Saving Mr. Banks
2013 Actor
Robert Sherman
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★ 7.9
The Office Retrospective
2013 Self
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★ 7.5
The Mindy Project
2012 Director
Writer
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★ 7.1
The Bitter Buddha
2012 Self
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★ 9.6
Threat Level Midnight: The Movie
2011 Actor
Writer
Hockey Coach
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★ 6.9
The Office: The Girl Next Door
2011 Actor
Ryan Howard
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★ 7.1
The Office: The 3rd Floor
2010 Actor
Ryan Howard
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★ 7.0
The Office: The Mentor
2010 Actor
Ryan Howard
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★ 7.9
The Office: Blackmail
2009 Director
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★ 7.4
The Office: Subtle Sexuality
2009 Actor
Ryan Howard
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★ 9.0
The Office
2005 Director
Writer
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The Offensive Show
2003 Actor
Writer
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★ 5.9
Raising Dad
2001 Writer
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Young People
Writer
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Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary
Self