B. J. Novak
Benjamin Joseph manaly Novak ( born July 31, 1979 in Newton, Massachusetts) is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian.
Life
B. J. Novak grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, on. His brother, Jesse Novak, is a composer of electronic music. Previously this was a member of the comedy group Olde English. His younger brother, Lev, B. indicates Js. former high school a comedy course. His father, William Novak, is a ghostwriter and co- author of The Big Book of Jewish Humor.
He attended Newton South High School with John Krasinski, who plays with him later in the office. During his time in high school, he wrote a satire with Krasinski in a leading role.
He later attended Harvard University, where he graduated with honors in English and Spanish literature. During his studies he wrote for The Harvard Lampoon.
After graduating in 2001 he moved to Los Angeles, where he performed as a comedian. Making his first appearance he gave on 10 October 2001 in the "Hollywood Youth Hostel ". He quickly made a name in clubs like the Improv and was chosen by the industry magazine Variety in 2003 under the "Ten Comedians To Watch ".
He wrote for The WB two episodes of the short-lived series Raising Dad and entered in the Comedy Central series Premium Blend as well as Late Night with Conan O ' Brien on. He also hosted the MTV series Punk'd.
From 2005 to 2013 he was a writer and actor in the U.S. version of The Office. Thus in 2007 and 2008 received an Emmy nomination in the category "Outstanding Comedy Series" was given to him. On the screen, he was already in the films Oh, how joyfully, and to see the love in me The first time. In 2009, he starred in the movie Inglourious Basterds the role of the PFC Smithson Utivich.
Filmography
- 2005-2013: The Office (The Office, TV Series, 166 episodes )
- 2006: Oh, how joyfully ( Unaccompanied Minors )
- 2007: Reign Over Me ( Reign Over Me)
- 2007: The first time ( Knocked Up )
- 2009: Inglourious Basterds
- 2013: The Mindy Project (TV series, 3 episodes )
- 2013: Prakti.com (The internship )