The Resume

(July 31, 1979- )
Birth name is Benjamin James Manaly Novak
Portrays Ryan Howard on 'The Office'

Why he might be annoying:

His initials are short for 'blowjob.'
He has a dead-eyed look.
He is best friends with Bob Saget.
He is allergic to antibiotic Bactrim.
He acted on 'Punk'd.'
His middle name is Manalay.

Why he might not be annoying:

He graduated Harvard, where he met his 'Office' co-star, John Krasinksi.
He did standup on 'Conan.'
Variety named him one of '10 Comics to Watch.'
He has a degree in English and Spanish literature.
He has written some episodes of 'The Office.'

Credit: Orange Squirrel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Community - Guest Stars
• Guest Voices on Arthur [PBS]
• I am Known by My Initials
• I Attended Harvard
• I Attended the Premiere of ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ [2018]
• Knocked Up [2007]
• Look at Me, I'm Driving
• McDonald's 'As Featured In Meal' Commercial [2023]
• MTV's Punk'd
• Office [US]
• Orange Squirrel's Profiles [Series 1]
• Premium Blend [Performers]
• Profiles 18001-18250 (Ranked: 18125)
• Quentin Tarantino Films

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 21 Votes: 19.05% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 132 Votes: 53.03% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 68 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 24 Votes: 95.83% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 54 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 61 Votes: 49.18% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 167 Votes: 61.68% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 35.59% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 60 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 215 Votes: 47.91% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 1242 Votes: 46.54% Annoying