B.J. Novak
An image from Vengeance, one of the productions that also features B.J. Novak.
B.J. Novak

B.J. Novak

July 31, 1979 — 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).

The Office

The Office

2005

The Founder

The Founder

2016

Saving Mr. Banks

Saving Mr. Banks

2013

Vengeance

Vengeance

2022

The Bitter Buddha

The Bitter Buddha

2012

The Office Retrospective

The Office Retrospective

2013