John Krasinski Biography

John Krasinski, Actor
Born asJohn Burke Krasinski
Occup.Actor
FromUSA
SpouseEmily Blunt ​(2010-)
BornOctober 20, 1979
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Age44 years
John Krasinski, born upon October 20, 1979, is an established American actor, director, and also writer best known for his function as Jim Halpert on the hit television collection "The Workplace" (2005-2013). Raised in Newton, Massachusetts, Krasinski is of Polish-American descent and the third of 4 kids in his household.

Krasinski participated in Newton South High School, where he discovered his interest for acting and also appeared in various plays. He later on went on to go to Brown University, where he pursued a degree in English literature as well as proceeded taking part in the school's theater program. While at Brown, Krasinski met fellow actor B.J. Novak, that later on ended up being a buddy as well as partner on "The Office". After finishing in 2001, Krasinski relocated to New York City to research acting at the respected National Theater Institute, which eventually led him to Los Angeles to pursue a profession in the movie market.

In the early days of his occupation, Krasinski landed small roles on television series such as "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2004) and also "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2005). Nonetheless, his breakthrough came when he was cast as Jim Halpert in the American adaptation of the British television collection "The Office". Krasinski swiftly obtained popularity for his representation of the pleasant, deadpan Jim, who regularly played pranks on his deskmate, Dwight Schrute (played by Rainn Wilson). Krasinski's on-screen love with Jenna Fischer's personality, Pam Beesly, additionally turned into one of the show's most cherished stories.

While dealing with "The Office", Krasinski remained to seek various other tasks, both in front of and behind the camera. In 2006, he guided and starred in the seriously acclaimed film adaptation of David Foster Wallace's "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men". He likewise showed up in movies such as "License to Wed" (2007), "Leatherheads" (2008), "Away We Go" (2009), as well as "It's Complicated" (2009).

Krasinski demonstrated his variety as an actor with a significant function in the battle film "13 Hours" (2016), verifying he can tackle more serious as well as action-packed roles. Nonetheless, it was his work as a writer as well as supervisor that would certainly gain him considerable awards. In 2018, Krasinski wrote, directed, and starred in the critically acclaimed horror film "A Quiet Place". The motion picture, which additionally featured his wife, starlet Emily Blunt, was an industrial and also crucial success, making over $340 million worldwide.

Krasinski as well as Blunt have been just one of Hollywood's most appreciated pairs considering that they started dating in 2008. They were married in 2010 and also have two kids with each other, Hazel and also Violet. Krasinski has always been singing regarding his support as well as love for Blunt, that is just as dedicated to him.

Recently, John Krasinski has actually continued to work in movie and also tv, tackling numerous functions and also contributing his skills as an author, director, and also manufacturer. With an eager eye for storytelling and also a present for engaging audiences, Krasinski has actually secured his place as one of one of the most versatile skills in Hollywood.

Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by John.

Related authors: David Foster Wallace (Writer), Rainn Wilson (Actor), Matt Damon (Actor)

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9 Famous quotes by John Krasinski

Small: I used to make fun of my friends who had BlackBerries. And I know that the expression CrackBerry has be
"I used to make fun of my friends who had BlackBerries. And I know that the expression CrackBerry has been going around, but now I fully understand it. I'm actually addicted to a piece of machinery, and that's really embarrassing"
Small: My name was originally John Collins, but I just didnt think it had the flair I needed. I found out the
"My name was originally John Collins, but I just didn't think it had the flair I needed. I found out the poet laureate of Poland was named Krasinski and so it seemed like a shoe-in for show business"
Small: My favorite water cooler topic is fantasy football. I used to make fun of friends for doing it and now
"My favorite water cooler topic is fantasy football. I used to make fun of friends for doing it and now I'm obsessed"
Small: I think one of the coolest things about the job is the level of trust we have for each other. The actor
"I think one of the coolest things about the job is the level of trust we have for each other. The actors fully trust that the writers will write amazing episodes, and the writers trust that the actors will follow their instincts with the characters"
Small: Im really not feeling one way or the other with comedy or drama, Im just sort of doing projects that Iv
"I'm really not feeling one way or the other with comedy or drama, I'm just sort of doing projects that I've been finding really fun to be a part of"
Small: Being funny is one of my greatest strengths. I can make girls smile when theyre down, and when theyre h
"Being funny is one of my greatest strengths. I can make girls smile when they're down, and when they're having a good time, I can carry on the joke"
Small: The perfect gadget would somehow allow me to fly. Isnt that what everybody wants? It would also cook a
"The perfect gadget would somehow allow me to fly. Isn't that what everybody wants? It would also cook a damn good microwave pizza. So while in flight you had something to eat - an in-flight meal. Where would I go? Well, nowadays, it would probably just take me to work a lot quicker"
Small: Each cast member brings their own vibe and antics to the set. Youre constantly surrounded by fun loving
"Each cast member brings their own vibe and antics to the set. You're constantly surrounded by fun loving people who can make you laugh in their own way"
Small: Boston is actually the capital of the world. You didnt know that? We breed smart-ass, quippy, funny peo
"Boston is actually the capital of the world. You didn't know that? We breed smart-ass, quippy, funny people. Not that I'm one of them. I just sorta sneaked in under the radar"