The latest of Hollywood’s multi-talented golden boys, actor-writer B.J. Novak was on the fast track to having a truly charmed career, most evidently following the success of the American version of the U.K. sitcom, “The Office” (NBC, 2004- ), where he served as both writer and on screen performer. Groomed for success since early childhood, Novak, the son of noted editor and comedy scholar, William Novak, literally grew up surrounded by celebrities, comedians, and stand-up comics – an environment in which he would flourish throughout his life.Born Benjamin Joseph Manaly Novak on July 31, 1979
Moved to Los Angeles and began working as a stand-up comedian
2001
Made professional debut as a writer for the short-lived sitcom, “Raising Dad” (WB)
2003
Played an actor on the hit celebrity prankster series “Punk’d” (MTV)
2005
Cast as junior sales representative, Ryan Howard on NBC's American version of the British cult favorite series “The Office”; also writer and co-producer of several episodes
2006
Appeared in the holiday comedy "Unaccompanied Minors"
