B.J. Novak Biography & Movies

Benjamin Joseph Manaly Novak was born in Newton, Massachusetts. His most notable role was as Ryan Howard on the hit show The Office (2005). He has two younger brothers: Jesse and Lev. B.J. went to Newton South High School and was classmates with his future The Office co-star, John Krasinski. He studied English and Spanish literature at Harvard University and was a member of The Harvard Lampoon, the school's official humor publication. After graduating, B.J. moved to California to pursue stand-up... See All