B.J. Novak

Born: 1979-07-31

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).


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as Private First Class Smithson "The Little Man" Utivich
Released: 2009-08-02

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The...

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2

as Allistar Smythe
Released: 2014-04-16

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time...

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The Founder

as Harry Sonneborn
Released: 2016-09-13

The true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were...

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as Baker Smurf (voice)
Released: 2011-07-29

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from...

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Knocked Up

as Young Doctor
Released: 2007-06-01

A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As...

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The Dictator

as (uncredited)
Released: 2012-05-15

The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to...

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The Smurfs 2

as Baker Smurf (voice)
Released: 2013-07-30

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the...

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Vengeance

as Ben Manalowitz
Released: 2022-07-29

A journalist and podcaster from New York City travels to West Texas in order to report on the...

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Unaccompanied Minors

as Desk Attendant
Released: 2006-12-08

Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about...

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Saving Mr. Banks

as Robert Sherman
Released: 2013-11-29

Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who...

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Reign Over Me

as Mr. Fallon
Released: 2007-03-22

A man who lost his family in the September 11 attack on New York City runs into his old college...

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The Bitter Buddha

as Himself
Released: 2012-06-15

The Documentary takes an unconventional journey through the life of one of America's most...

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The Office Retrospective

as Self
Released: 2013-05-16

The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from the...

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The Internship

as Male Interviewer
Released: 2013-06-07

Two recently laid-off men in their 40s try to make it as interns at a successful Internet...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Office

as Ryan Howard
First aired: 2005-03-24

The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional...

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The Office

as Hockey Coach
First aired: 2005-03-24

The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional...

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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Community

as Mr. Egypt
First aired: 2009-09-17

Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college...

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The Mindy Project

as Jamie
First aired: 2012-09-25

Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life,...

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Conan

as Self
First aired: 2010-11-08

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that...

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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

as B.J. Novak
First aired: 2015-10-12

Rebecca Bunch is a successful, driven, and possibly crazy young woman who impulsively gives up...

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The Newsroom

as Lucas Pruit
First aired: 2012-06-24

A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on...

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Lessons in Chemistry

as Six-Thirty (voice)
First aired: 2023-10-12

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott's dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says...

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E! Live from the Red Carpet

as Self
First aired: 2002-01-13

The pre-show to the major award shows that airs on E! Entertainment Television. Live From the...

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Home Movie: The Princess Bride

as Count Rugen
First aired: 2020-06-29

Serialized remake of 'The Princess Bride' told in short chapters featuring celebrities at home...

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The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

as uncredited
First aired: 2009-06-01

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show that featured Conan...

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The View

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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Some Good News

as Self
First aired: 2020-03-29

John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world.

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Punk'd

as Self
First aired: 2003-03-17

What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their...

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Punk'd

as Field Agent
First aired: 2003-03-17

What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their...

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The Premise

as Self - Host
First aired: 2021-09-16

This anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative...

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Celebrity Jeopardy!

as Self
First aired: 2022-09-25

Celebrity contestants compete for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice.

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