BJ Novak Biography, Age, height, Career and More 2026

BJ Novak is one of those rare actors who has a career that spans far beyond what most people know him for. While most people remember him as Ryan from The Office, Novak’s career is actually a journey of writing, directing, and even bestselling books. His career is not just about fame but about versatility. Here is BJ Novak Biography, Age, height, Career and More .

Who is BJ Novak?

BJ Novak is an American actor, comedian, author and producer. He gained global recognition for his role as Ryan Howard in NBC’s show The Office. He not only contributed as an actor but also as a writer and producer in the show. This role got him nomination at Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. In early 2000’s he was also part of MTV’s Prank show Punk’s that got aired in 2003. Latter on he played various roles in multiple movies and show.

Why is BJ Novak Famous?

Novak is famous for his comic role in TV show The Office. He along with Mindy Kaling, Greg Daniels, Michael Schur and Paul Lieberstine were credited for writing the show. BJ Novak has written over 15 episodes for the show between 2005 and 2013. Episodes written by him like “Diversity Day” and “Local Ad” were nominated for Writers Guild of America.

BJ Novak Biography

Born as Benjamin Joseph Manaly Novak, BJ Novak has always been private about his life. Here is complete Biography of BJ Novak along with age, height, education and more details.

Full Name	Benjamin Joseph Manaly Novak
Date of Birth	31 July 1979
Place of Birth	Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Age (2026)	47 Years
Height	5 feet 7 inches
Education	Harvard University (AB)
Nationality	American
Relationship Status	Single
Occupation	Actor, Author, Producer, Comedian
Years Active	2001 – Present
Net worth	$10-20 Million USD
Instagram	@bjnovak

BJ Novak Early life and career

He was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, in a household where writing and creativity were a part of daily life. His father, William Novak, was a renowned author and ghostwriter. This had a great impact on Novak’s early years and interests. During his time at Newton South High School, he was heavily involved with the school newspaper, The Lion’s Roar. It was also during this time that he met John Krasinski. The two even collaborated on a satirical play, which was an early indication of Novak’s natural affinity for comedy and storytelling.

This creative streak continued at Harvard University, where Novak studied English and Spanish literature. He was a part of the Harvard Lampoon, honing his comedic skills and writing style, as well as exploring the world of performance with The B.J. Show. After completing his education, Novak relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. His quick wit and humor quickly made him a standout, and he soon found himself taking up writing work, television appearances, and finally, a successful run with The Office in 2005.

BJ Novak net worth

The estimated net worth of BJ Novak is said to be between $10-20 Million USD. He has multiple income sources that are divided into his acting career, royalty from his authored books. He also has a stylish collection of cars and luxurious properties at various places.

BJ Novak Books

BJ Novak is a multitalented star, he has authored 3 books till now. His debut book One More Thing: Stories and other story in 2014 was New York Times Bestseller. The book was written in a sharp humourous story telling tone. Critics widely praised the book for blending comedy with introspection.

His second book came the following year in 2015 but to surprise this time it was a Children’s book. Though the concept of book was weird the book still became a commercial success. It stayed in New York Times Bestseller list for a very long time.

The third book came as kind of a sequal to his second book. My Book With No Pictures continued the concept of the first book and allowed children’s to interact with it.

Year	Title	Type
2014	One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories	Short Story Collection
2015	The Book with No Pictures	Children’s Book
2019	My Book with No Pictures	Children’s Book

BJ Novak Girl friend

Novak has never spoken officially about being in an relationship ever. But over the years his name was linked with several celebrities. Recently in April 2025, he was rumoured to be dating Tik Tok star Delaney Rowe who is almost 16 years younger than him. The couple were spotted multiple times at various places attending different events.

Before this he had an famous on and off relationship with The Office co-star Mindy Kaling. Though now Mindy Kaling is mother of three children who’s father’s are kept secret by her. BJ Novak is in good terms with Mindy Kaling and is god father to her children.

Looking even back at his relationship history, he was linked to model Ceilidh Garten in 2016. Those rumours were never confirmed but still fans shipped them together.

BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling

He played the role of Rayan Howard, while Mindy Kaling played Kelly Kapoor in the popular show The Office. The two started having feeling while working in the show and had an unstable relation between 2003 and 2007. The couple though didn’t end up together are still best friends.

BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling have been seen supporting each other regularly. BJ Novak recently went with Mindy Kaling for her Walk of Fame ceremony and the duo shared the pictures online. They are really close and people often consider them to be in a relationship.

BJ Novak Movies and TV Shows

Novak has worked since 2003 and has been casted in various shows and films. He is also one of the voice actor dubbing for film The Smurfs. Here is a complete list of Novak’s Movies and TV Shows.

Year	Title	Role	Type
2003	Punk’d	Field Agent	TV Series
2005–2013	The Office	Ryan Howard	TV Series
2006	Unaccompanied Minors	Flight Attendant	Film
2007	Knocked Up	Young Doctor	Film
2007	Reign Over Me	Mr. Fallon	Film
2009	Inglourious Basterds	Pfc. Smithson Utivich	Film
2011	The Smurfs	Baker Smurf (voice)	Film
2013	The Internship	Male Interviewer	Film
2013	The Smurfs 2	Baker Smurf (voice)	Film
2013	Saving Mr. Banks	Robert B. Sherman	Film
2014	The Amazing Spider-Man 2	Alistair Smythe	Film
2016	The Founder	Harry J. Sonneborn	Film
2022	Vengeance	Ben Manalowitz	Film
2023	Poker Face	Hiram Lubinski	TV Series

Summing Up

BJ Novak has done appreciable work apart from his role in The Office . His books to his written shows all have been loved by the audience. His talent is not limited in one field and this inspires hundreds of people . For more celebrity biographies, struggle-to-success stories, and the latest entertainment updates, keep exploring Hit Bios and our partner site Vrl News.

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