B.J. Novak
Actor · Writer · Executive Producer · Director
Born Jul 31, 1979 · Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Active 2001–present · Awards: Writers Guild of America Award
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…
Filmography
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) — JayInglourious Basterds (2009) — PFC. Smithson UtivichThe Office (2005) — Ryan Howard · Writer · Director · Executive Story Editor · Co-Executive Producer · Executive Producer · Co-Producer · Supervising ProducerThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) — Allistar SmytheThe Founder (2016) — Harry J. SonnebornCommunity (2009) — Mr. EgyptSaving Mr. Banks (2013) — Robert ShermanThe Dictator (2012) — (uncredited)The Newsroom (2012) — Lucas PruitKnocked Up (2007) — Young DoctorThe Internship (2013) — Male InterviewerReign Over Me (2007) — Mr. FallonLessons in Chemistry (2023) — Six-Thirty (voice)The Smurfs (2011) — Baker Smurf (voice)Poker Face (2023) — Hiram LubinskiThe Smurfs 2 (2013) — Baker Smurf (voice)Vengeance (2022) — Ben Manalowitz · Writer · Executive Producer · DirectorCrazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) — B.J. NovakUnaccompanied Minors (2006) — Desk AttendantThe Mindy Project (2012) — Jamie · Executive Producer · Writer · DirectorHome Movie: The Princess Bride (2020) — Count RugenThe Premise (2021) — Executive Producer · Writer · Director · CreatorRaising Dad (2001) — WriterThe Devil Wears Prada 2 Red Carpet World Premiere (2026) — Jay Ravitz