Comedy Showcase: Actor/Director B. J. Novak in Early Standup Set

Born and raised in the Jewish community of Newton, Massachusetts, B. J. Novak has built a career as an actor, writer, comedian, producer and director.

Novak is one of the writers and executive producers of The Office (2005–2013), in which he also played Ryan Howard, one of the regular characters in that sitcom. His father is William Novak, who co-edited the best-selling Big Book of Jewish Humor.

Before getting into acting and producing, Novak worked in clubs as a stand-up comedian. Here is a video of one of his performances on The David Letterman Show. Enjoy!                                                                                                                                                          
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR NEW EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS:  THE VIDEO IS NOT VIEWABLE DIRECTLY FROM THE EMAIL THAT YOU GET EACH DAY.  YOU MUST CLICK ON THE TITLE AT THE TOP OF THE EMAIL TO REACH THE JEWISH HUMOR CENTRAL WEBSITE, FROM WHICH YOU CLICK ON THE PLAY BUTTON IN THE VIDEO IMAGE TO START THE VIDEO.