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B.J. Novak

Benjamin Joseph Manaly Novak is an American actor, writer, comedian, and director. Novak is best known as one of the writers, executive producers, and directors of the NBC sitcom The Office (2005–2013), in which he also played Ryan Howard. As an actor, he has also appeared as PFC Smithson "The Little Man" Utivich in the film Inglourious Basterds (2009), Robert B. Sherman in Saving Mr. Banks (2013), and Harry J. Sonneborn in The Founder (2016).

English

Lessons in Chemistry

2023
as Six-Thirty

Vengeance

2022
as Ben Manalowitz

The Premise

2021
as Host

The Founder

2016
as Harry Sonneborn

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014
as Allistar Smythe

Saving Mr. Banks

2013
as Robert Sherman

The Smurfs 2

2013
as Baker Smurf (voice)

The Internship

2013
as Male interviewer

The Bitter Buddha

2012
as Himself

Threat Level Midnight

2011
as The Announcer

The Smurfs

2011
as Baker Smurf (voice)

Inglourious Basterds

2009
as Private First Class Smithson "The Little Man" Utivich

Knocked Up

2007
as Young Doctor

Reign Over Me

2007
as Mr. Fallon

Unaccompanied Minors

2006
as Desk Attendant

The Office (US)

2005
as Ryan Howard

Director

Movie Vengeance 2022
Episode The Premise
The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler
2021
Episode The Premise
Moment of Silence
2021
Episode The Mindy Project
Santa Fe
2013
Episode The Mindy Project
Mindy's Minute
2013
Episode The Office (US)
Trivia
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Free Family Portrait Studio
2012
Episode The Office (US)
The List
2011
Episode The Office (US)
The Seminar
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Scott's Tots
2009

Writer

Movie Vengeance 2022
Episode The Premise
Social Justice Sex Tape
2021
Episode The Premise
Moment of Silence
2021
Episode The Premise
The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler
2021
Episode The Premise
The Commenter
2021
Episode The Premise
Butt Plug
2021
Episode The Mindy Project
Harry & Sally
2013
Episode The Office (US)
Free Family Portrait Studio
2012
Movie Threat Level Midnight 2011
Episode The Office (US)
The List
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Threat Level Midnight
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Counseling
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Happy Hour
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Dream Team
2009
Episode The Office (US)
Prince Family Paper
2009
Episode The Office (US)
The Chair Model
2008
Episode The Office (US)
Local Ad
2007
Episode The Office (US)
Safety Training
2007
Episode The Office (US)
Boys And Girls
2006
Episode The Office (US)
Initiation
2006
Episode The Office (US)
The Fire
2005
Episode The Office (US)
Sexual Harassment
2005
Episode The Office (US)
Diversity Day
2005
Episode Raising Dad
Mentor Matt
2002
Episode Raising Dad
Fight for Your Right to Party
2001

Producer

Episode The Office (US)
Tallahassee
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Trivia
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Jury Duty
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Special Project
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Test the Store
2012
Episode The Office (US)
After Hours
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Free Family Portrait Studio
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Last Day in Florida
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Get the Girl
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Welcome Party
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Angry Andy
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Fundraiser
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Turf War
2012
Episode The Office (US)
Pool Party
2012
Episode The Office (US)
The List
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Search Committee (1)
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager
2011
Episode The Office (US)
The Inner Circle
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Goodbye, Michael
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Michael's Last Dundies
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Training Day
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Garage Sale
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Todd Packer
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Threat Level Midnight
2011
Episode The Office (US)
PDA
2011
Episode The Office (US)
The Search
2011
Episode The Office (US)
The Seminar
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Search Committee (2)
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Mrs. California
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Lotto
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Garden Party
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Spooked
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Doomsday
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Pam's Replacement
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Gettysburg
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Christmas Wishes
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Ultimatum
2011
Episode The Office (US)
The Incentive
2011
Episode The Office (US)
Classy Christmas (2)
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Classy Christmas (1)
2010
Episode The Office (US)
China
2010
Episode The Office (US)
WUPHF.com
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Viewing Party
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Christening
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Costume Contest
2010
Episode The Office (US)
The Sting
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Sex Ed
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Andy's Play
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Counseling
2010
Episode The Office (US)
Nepotism
2010

Guest Star

Episode Celebrity Jeopardy!
Quarterfinal #9: B.J. Novak, Brendan Hunt and Cari Champion
2023
Episode Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Tisha Campbell & B.J. Novak
2022
Episode The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent
2022
Episode Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Vanessa Bayer and B.J. Novak
2021
Episode Some Good News
The Office Cast Reunites for Zoom Wedding
2020
Episode Office Ladies
Initiation
2020
Episode Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Oh Nathaniel, It's On!
2018
Episode The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner
2016
Episode The Daily Show
B.J. Novak
2016
Episode Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Josh and I Go to Los Angeles!
2016
Episode Late Show with David Letterman
Drew Brees; B.J. Novak; Against Me!
2014
Episode Today
September 30, 2014
2014
Episode The Mindy Project
Take Me with You
2013
Episode Conan (2010)
Hickory Dickory Danger
2010
Episode The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Gordon Ramsay, BJ Novak, Willard Wigan
2009
Episode Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Liam Neeson, B.J. Novak, The Duke Spirit
2008
Episode Premium Blend
Episode 705
2004