Born in Newton, Massachusetts, USA — Jul 31 1979

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 Punk'd (2003). Novak had his breakout with a leading role as Ryan Howard on seasons 1–8 of the NBC mockumentary sitcom The Office (2005–2013). His acting, writing and producing for the show earned him two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Writers Guild of America Award, alongside five nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awar…
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Ryan Howard

Mr. Egypt

Jamie

Field Agent

Allistar Smythe

B.J. Novak

Lucas Pruit

Hiram Lubinski

PFC. Smithson Utivich


Six-Thirty (voice)

(uncredited)

Count Rugen

Self

Writing

Harry J. Sonneborn

Baker Smurf (voice)

Young Doctor

Self - Host

Baker Smurf (voice)

Robert Sherman

Ben Manalowitz

Mr. Fallon

Crew

Desk Attendant

Self

Self - Coach
Self

Self

Male Interviewer