B. J. Novak American Actor Known for Vengeance
B. J. Novak · screenwriter and comedian · American
Known for
Biography
B. J. Novak is an American actor born on 30 July 1979 in Newton. Among the titles he is known for are Vengeance (2022) and The Office (2005).
Early life
He was born to William Novak. B. J. Novak was educated at Newton South High School and Harvard University.
Career
During the 2000s, he worked on Knocked Up (2007) and Inglourious Basterds (2009, as Smithson Utivich, PFC. Smithson Utivich). Work from the 2010s includes The Smurfs (2011) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014, as Alistair Smythe). The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) is among his 2020s credits.
His filmography here covers 11 films and one TV series from 2005 to 2026. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (6), followed by drama (6) and comedy drama (3). Of his four titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) has the highest, at $709 million. His off-screen credits include director and writer on Vengeance.
Recognition
His awards include a Writers Guild of America Award.
Filmography
12 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Film | |
| 2022 | Vengeance | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2017 | The Founder | Harry J. Sonneborn | Film |
| 2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Alistair Smythe | Film |
| 2013 | Saving Mr. Banks | Robert B. Sherman | Film |
| 2013 | The Internship | Film | |
| 2012 | The Dictator | Film | |
| 2011 | The Smurfs | Film | |
| 2009 | Inglourious Basterds | Smithson Utivich, PFC. Smithson Utivich | Film |
| 2007 | Knocked Up | Film | |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me | Film | |
| 2005–2013 | The Office | Ryan Howard | TV series |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writers Guild of America Award | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Newton South High School and Harvard University.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is B. J. Novak?
B. J. Novak is 47 years old, born on 30 July 1979 in Newton.
What is B. J. Novak known for?
B. J. Novak is known for playing Ryan Howard in The Office (2005).
What is B. J. Novak’s nationality?
B. J. Novak is American, born in Newton.
How tall is B. J. Novak?
B. J. Novak is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
Has B. J. Novak won any awards?
Yes. B. J. Novak won Writers Guild of America Award.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q459925), accessed October 2026
- Photo: PhilipRomanoPhoto · CC BY-SA 4.0
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