B. J. Novak

B. J. Novak

Benjamin Joseph Manaly Novak (born July 31, 1979) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, author, and producer. He gained traction as a comedian during the early 2000s before becoming a field agent for the MTV reality prank show Punk'd (2003). Novak had his breakout with a leading role as Ryan Howard on seasons 1–8 of the NBC mockumentary sitcom The Office (2005–2013). His acting, writing...

Known For

Inglourious Basterds

as PFC. Smithson Utivich

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

as Allistar Smythe

The Founder

as Harry J. Sonneborn

Cast Credits

Vengeance

as Ben Manalowitz

The Founder

as Harry J. Sonneborn

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

as Allistar Smythe

Saving Mr. Banks

as Robert Sherman

The Smurfs 2

as Baker Smurf (voice)

The Internship

as Male Interviewer

The Dictator

as (uncredited)

Threat Level Midnight

as Hockey Coach

The Smurfs

as Baker Smurf (voice)

Inglourious Basterds

as PFC. Smithson Utivich

Knocked Up

as Young Doctor

Reign Over Me

as Mr. Fallon

Unaccompanied Minors

as Desk Attendant

Crew Credits