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-Producer · Supervising Producer · Co-Executive Producer · Executive 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