B. J. Novak

B. J. Novak

Birth : 1979-07-31, Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.

History

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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Movies

Vengeance
Writer
A journalist and podcaster from New York City travels to West Texas in order to report on the death of a girl he was hooking up with.
Vengeance
Executive Producer
A journalist and podcaster from New York City travels to West Texas in order to report on the death of a girl he was hooking up with.
Vengeance
Ben Manalowitz
A journalist and podcaster from New York City travels to West Texas in order to report on the death of a girl he was hooking up with.
Vengeance
Director
A journalist and podcaster from New York City travels to West Texas in order to report on the death of a girl he was hooking up with.
Threat Level Midnight
Writer
The Founder
Harry Sonneborn
The true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. He maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Allistar Smythe
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
Self - Coach
In this documentary five severely wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans work with professional comedy writers and A-List comedians Lewis Black, Zach Galifianakis, BJ Novak, and Bob Saget to explore their personal experiences through the healing power of humor. Writing their own stand-up comedy routines they find new perspectives from which to view their injuries and their lives - all of which culminates in a performance at two of LA's top comedy clubs.
Saving Mr. Banks
Robert Sherman
Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.
The Smurfs 2
Baker Smurf (voice)
The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?
The Internship
Male Interviewer
Two recently laid-off men in their 40s try to make it as interns at a successful Internet company where their managers are in their 20s.
The Office Retrospective
Self
The cast and crew of the American version of The Office discuss the show and highlights from previous episodes.
The Bitter Buddha
Himself
The Documentary takes an unconventional journey through the life of one of America's most original comedic voices. Eddie Pepitone, "The Bitter Buddha", is looked at in this portrait of creativity, enlightenment and rage.
The Dictator
(uncredited)
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
The Smurfs
Baker Smurf (voice)
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.
Threat Level Midnight: The Movie
Writer
After secret agent Michael Scarn is forced into retirement after the death of his wife Catherine Zeta-Scarn, the President of the United States of America requests that he prevents Goldenface from blowing up the NHL All-Star Game and killing several hostages.
Threat Level Midnight: The Movie
Executive Producer
After secret agent Michael Scarn is forced into retirement after the death of his wife Catherine Zeta-Scarn, the President of the United States of America requests that he prevents Goldenface from blowing up the NHL All-Star Game and killing several hostages.
Threat Level Midnight: The Movie
Hockey Coach
After secret agent Michael Scarn is forced into retirement after the death of his wife Catherine Zeta-Scarn, the President of the United States of America requests that he prevents Goldenface from blowing up the NHL All-Star Game and killing several hostages.
Inglourious Basterds
Private First Class Smithson "The Little Man" Utivich
In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.
Knocked Up
Young Doctor
A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differences in lifestyle and maturity.
Reign Over Me
Mr. Fallon
A man who lost his family in the September 11 attack on New York City runs into his old college roommate. Rekindling the friendship is the one thing that appears able to help the man recover from his grief.
Unaccompanied Minors
Desk Attendant
Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship when they launch a bid to get back to their families and outsmart a disgruntled airport official who wants to keep them grounded.