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B.J. Novak
Acting
Born: July 31, 1979
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
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).
Known For

The Founder
as Harry J. Sonneborn

Inglourious Basterds
as PFC. Smithson Utivich

The Amazing Spider-Man 2
as Allistar Smythe

The Dictator
as (uncredited)

The Smurfs
as Baker Smurf (voice)

The Smurfs 2
as Baker Smurf (voice)

Knocked Up
as Young Doctor

Vengeance
as Ben Manalowitz

Reign Over Me
as Mr. Fallon

Unaccompanied Minors
as Desk Attendant