Who is John Krasinski? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: John Burke Krasinski

Age: 45 Years, 45 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Emily Blunt (m. 2010)

father: Ronald Krasinski

mother: Mary Claire Krasinski

siblings: Kevin Krasinski, Paul Krasinski

children: Hazel Krasinski, Violet Krasinski

Born Country: United States

Actors Directors

Height: 6'3" (190 cm), 6'3" Males

political ideology: Democratic Party

Ancestry: Irish American, Polish American

City: Boston

U.S. State: Massachusetts

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education: Brown University

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What movies has John Krasinski directed?

John Krasinski has directed the movies "A Quiet Place" and "A Quiet Place Part II".
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Has John Krasinski appeared in any action movies?

Yes, John Krasinski starred in the action-packed TV series "Jack Ryan," based on the character created by Tom Clancy.
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What is the premise of "Some Good News?"

"Some Good News" is a web series created by John Krasinski during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on heartwarming and positive news stories.
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Has John Krasinski voiced any animated characters?

Yes, John Krasinski voiced the character of Lee Abbott in the animated film "The Croods: A New Age."

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Childhood & Early Life

John Burke Krasinski was born on October 20, 1979, in Boston, Massachusett, to Dr. Ronald Krasinski and Mary Clare. He has two older brothers: Kevin and Paul. He was raised as a Roman Catholic.

He enrolled at Brown University, where he studied theater arts. While attending college, he also assisted in coaching the basketball team at The Gordon School, Rhode Island.

After graduating from college as a playwright with an honors thesis entitled ‘Contents Under Pressure’, he went to attain training at the National Theater Institute, in Waterford, Connecticut

Meanwhile, he even attended The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and The Actors Center in New York City. It was in New York that his tryst with the acting began as he bagged a few commercials and guest-spots on television shows.

He also appeared in off-Broadway plays, while simultaneously working as a waiter to earn additional money.

He was appointed as a script intern on ‘Late Night with Conan O’ Brien’ in 2000.

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Career

He made a cameo appearance in the film, ‘State and Main’, where he played the role of the judge’s assistant. Two years later, he starred in two movies; ‘Fighting Still Life’ and ‘Alma Mater’.

He debuted on television on an episode of ‘Ed’, in 2003. He then went on to appear in an episode of ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’ as Jace Gleesing. The following year, proved to be a busy one for Krasinski as he starred in the film, ‘Kinsey’ and made a cameo appearance in ‘Taxi’.

Year 2005 proved to be an extremely fruitful year for him as he starred in two unconventional films, ‘Duane Hopwood’ and ‘Jarhead’. He was also cast in the popular American television series, ‘The Office’ as ‘Jim Halpert’, for which he received a number of awards and was also nominated in a number of popular categories.

In 2006, he starred in the television series, ‘American Dad!’. He was also seen in films such as ‘Doogal’, ‘For Your Consideration’, ‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘The Holiday’. The same year, he began narrating a series of commercials for Ask.com, Apply TV and Verizon Wireless. What’s more, he even appeared in a number of print advertisements for the brand, Gap.

2006 also saw him debut as a writer and director with ‘Brief Interviews with Hideous Men’, which was a film adaptation based on the short-story collection by David Foster Wallace.

In 2007, he appeared in films like ‘A New Wave’, ‘Smiley Face’, ‘License to Wed’ and in a voice role for ‘Shrek the Third’. The following year, he was cast as Carter Rutherford in the movie, ‘Leatherheads’.

From 2009 to 2011, he made a number of big screen appearances with films like “Away we Go’, ‘The Muppets’ and ‘It’s Complicated’. He was also seen in the television show, ‘Rove LA’, where he was cast as himself in a single episode.

The 2012 released film ‘Promised Land’ saw him don the hat of a producer, in addition to being one of the screenwriters and actors for the film. The following year, he starred as Frank McCay in ‘Monster’s University’ and also appeared in an episode of ‘Arrested Development’.

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Major Works

In 2005, he played the character of Jim Halpert for the hit American comedy series, ‘The Office’, which depicts the everyday life in office. All the seasons of ‘The Office’ received widespread critical acclaim and have won several awards. Till date, it is the highest-rated scripted series on the NBC and became one of the first shows that were available for download online from the iTunes Store.

Awards & Achievements

He won the Screen Actors Guild Awards for ‘Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series’ for ‘The Office’ in 2006 and 2007, consecutively.

His film, ‘Brief Interviews with Hideous Men’ was showcased at the famous Sundance Film Festival, in 2009.

Family & Persona Life

He married Emily Blunt on July 10, 2010, at Como, Italy. The grand wedding was attended by superstars such as George Clooney, David Schwimmer, Meryl Streep, and Matt Damon.

Krasinski and Blunt have two daughters: Hazel, born in February 2014; and Violet, born in July 2016.

Krasinski is a fan of the Boston Red Sox team of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Facts About John Krasinski

John Krasinski was a competitive high school athlete, excelling in both basketball and soccer before pursuing a career in acting.

In addition to his work in front of the camera, Krasinski is also a talented writer and director, with several successful projects to his name.

Krasinski is known for his love of pranks on set, often pulling lighthearted jokes and tricks to keep the mood light and fun during long filming days.

He is a devoted family man, often seen spending quality time with his wife, actress Emily Blunt, and their two daughters.

Krasinski is actively involved in charitable work, supporting various causes and organizations that are important to him.

John Krasinski Biography

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