B.J. Novak, 26, has already established himself as one of comedy’s most recognized and respected young voices.

On NBC’s critically-acclaimed comedy “The Office,” B.J. Novak currently co-stars with Steve Carell as Ryan, the cool-headed temp. Novak’s contribution to “The Office” extends to behind the camera as well: he is also a writer and co-producer, and scripted some of its most famous episodes, including “Diversity Day” and “Sexual Harrassment.”

B.J. Novak is also widely recognized, especially by younger audiences, from his recent work on the MTV hit “Punk’d,” with Ashton Kutcher. On that show’s highly-watched second season, B.J. starred in a number of the show’s most memorable pranks. Among other highlights, B.J. played the driving instructor who nearly brought Hilary Duff to tears; the clothing store manager who tried to blackmail Usher; the fashion photographer who asked Bow Wow to pose with a live Bengal tiger; the federal agent who shut down Jaime Pressley’s clothing factory; the obsessed fan of R&B star Mya; and many others.