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B.J. Novak

Actor | Producer | Writer

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Graduate of Harvard University - degree in English and Spanish literature. He wrote a thesis about the films of Hamlet. See more trivia »

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Benjamin Joseph Manaly Novak
in Newton, Massachusetts, USA
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Hide HideActor (10 titles)
2012 The Dictator (post-production)
 
2005-2012 The Office (TV series)
Ryan Howard / Ryan Howard
– Jury Duty (2012) … Ryan Howard
– Pool Party (2012) … Ryan Howard
– Trivia (2012) … Ryan Howard
– Christmas Wishes (2011) … Ryan Howard
– Mrs. California (2011) … Ryan Howard
See all 153 episodes »
 
2011 The Smurfs
Baker (voice)
 
2011 The Office: The Girl Next Door (TV series)
Ryan Howard
 
2010 The Office: The 3rd Floor (TV series)
Ryan Howard
 
2009 The Office: Subtle Sexuality (TV series)
Ryan Howard
 
2009 Inglourious Basterds
Pfc. Smithson Utivich
 
2007 Knocked Up
Young Doctor
 
2007 Reign Over Me
Mr. Fallon
 
2006 Unaccompanied Minors
Desk Attendant
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
The Office (TV series) (co-executive producer - 65 episodes, 2008-2011) (supervising producer - 33 episodes, 2006-2008) (executive producer - 23 episodes, 2011-2012) (co-producer - 22 episodes, 2005-2006) (associate producer - 5 episodes, 2006-2007)
– Jury Duty (2012) (executive producer)
– Pool Party (2012) (executive producer)
– Trivia (2012) (executive producer)
– Christmas Wishes (2011) (executive producer)
– Mrs. California (2011) (executive producer)
See all 143 episodes »
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2005-2011 The Office (TV series)
– The List (2011) (written by)
– Threat Level Midnight (2011) (written by)
– Counseling (2010) (written by)
– Happy Hour (2010) (written by)
– Dream Team (2009) (written by)
See all 14 episodes »
 
2001-2002 Raising Dad (TV series)
– Mentor Matt (2002) (written by)
– Fight for Your Right to Party (2001) (writer)
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
2009-2012 The Office (TV series)
– Trivia (2012)
– The List (2011)
– The Seminar (2011)
– Scott's Tots (2009)
 
2009 The Office: Blackmail (TV series)
– Pay Day (2009)
– Kelly (2009)
– Andy (2009)
– Oscar (2009)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2005 The Office (TV series) (executive story editor - 5 episodes)
– Hot Girl (2005) (executive story editor)
– Basketball (2005) (executive story editor)
– The Alliance (2005) (executive story editor)
– Health Care (2005) (executive story editor)
– Diversity Day (2005) (executive story editor)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2009 The Office: Subtle Sexuality (TV series)
– The Music Video (2009) (performer: "Male Prima Donna" - uncredited)
 
2007 The Office (TV series)
– Beach Games (2007) (performer: "The Gambler", "Meet the Flintstones")
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2012 The Bitter Buddha (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2011 16th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Amanda Seyfried/B.J. Novak/Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Conan (TV series)
Himself
– Hickory Dickory Danger (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2009 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.4 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 August 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 August 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.48 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Spike's Guys Choice (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2008 TV Guide Live at the Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2008 G4 Presents Comic-Con '08 Live (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004-2008 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 May 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 April 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2007 The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 October 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2006 Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Infanity (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Office (2006) … Himself
 
2004 Premium Blend (TV series)
Himself
– Comedy Central's Premium Blend (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Punk'd (TV series)
Field Agent / Various
– Episode #2.7 (2003) … Field Agent
– Episode #2.6 (2003) … Field Agent
– Episode #2.5 (2003) … Field Agent
– Episode #2.3 (2003) … Field Agent
– Episode #2.2 (2003) … Field Agent
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Personal Details

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Height:

5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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Trivia:

Graduate of Harvard University - degree in English and Spanish literature. He wrote a thesis about the films of Hamlet. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo