John Krasinski facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John Krasinski
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John Burke Krasinski
October 20, 1979 Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Brown University (BA) |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Awards | Full list |
John Burke Krasinski (born October 20, 1979) is an American actor, director, and writer. He is famous for playing Jim Halpert on the NBC comedy show The Office from 2005 to 2013. On that show, he was also a producer and sometimes a director.
Later, he became well-known for directing and starring in the scary movie A Quiet Place in 2018. The movie was so popular that Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world that year. He also directed and wrote the sequel, A Quiet Place Part II (2020).
Krasinski has acted in many movies, including Leatherheads (2008), Away We Go (2009), and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016). He also directed and starred in the family movie IF (2024). From 2018 to 2023, he played the main character in the action series Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime Video.
He has also done voice acting for animated movies like Monsters University (2013). He is married to English actress Emily Blunt, and they have two daughters.
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Early Life and School
John Burke Krasinski was born on October 20, 1979, in Newton, Massachusetts, near Boston. He was the youngest of three boys. His mother, Mary, was a nurse, and his father, Ronald, was a doctor.
Krasinski's first time on stage was in a sixth-grade school play of the musical Annie. In high school, he acted in a play written by B. J. Novak, who would later be his co-star on The Office. Krasinski and Novak graduated from Newton South High School together in 1997.
Before college, Krasinski spent six months in Costa Rica teaching English. While he was there, he saved a woman from drowning in the ocean. He said that his mother, who was a lifeguard, had taught him what to do. After that, he went to Brown University, where he studied English and playwriting. He graduated in 2001.
Acting Career
Early Career and The Office
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After college, Krasinski moved to New York City to become an actor. He worked as a waiter while appearing in commercials and small TV roles.
His big break came in 2004 when he was cast as Jim Halpert in the TV show The Office. The show was a mockumentary, which is like a fake documentary, about people working at a paper company. Krasinski's character, Jim, was a smart and funny salesman. The love story between his character and Jenna Fischer's character, Pam, was a major part of the show.
To get ready for the role, Krasinski went to Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the show takes place. He even filmed the city scenes that are used in the show's opening credits. He appeared in every episode and also directed a few.
Becoming a Director and Movie Star
While still on The Office, Krasinski acted in several movies. He starred with George Clooney in the football comedy Leatherheads (2008). In 2009, he directed his first movie, a comedy-drama called Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. That same year, he starred in the romantic comedy It's Complicated with famous actors like Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin.
In 2011, Krasinski was in the romantic comedy Something Borrowed. He also starred with Drew Barrymore in Big Miracle (2012), a movie about a real-life effort to rescue whales trapped in ice.
He started a production company called Sunday Night Productions in 2013. Through his company, he helped create the popular TV show Lip Sync Battle. The idea for the show came from a fun segment he did on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
In 2016, he starred in the action movie 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, where he played a former US Navy SEAL. He had to train hard and build a lot of muscle for the part. He also directed and starred in the family comedy-drama The Hollars that year.
Success with A Quiet Place and Jack Ryan
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In 2018, Krasinski directed, co-wrote, and starred in the horror film A Quiet Place. His wife, Emily Blunt, also starred in it. The movie is about a family trying to survive in a world with monsters that hunt by sound. It was a huge success and received great reviews.
Also in 2018, he began starring as the main character in the TV series Jack Ryan. He is the fifth actor to play the famous character from the film series.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Krasinski created a web series on YouTube called Some Good News. The show focused on positive stories and featured many celebrity guests. It was very popular and brought smiles to millions of people.
He returned to direct and write A Quiet Place Part II, which came out in 2021. It was also a big hit at the box office. In 2022, he made a surprise appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic. He also voiced Superman in the animated movie DC League of Super-Pets.
In 2024, he wrote, directed, and starred in the fantasy comedy IF, a movie about imaginary friends, alongside Ryan Reynolds.
Personal Life
Krasinski started dating English actress Emily Blunt in 2008. They got married in 2010 in Como, Italy. They have two daughters together.
Krasinski is a big fan of the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
Helping Others
Krasinski uses his fame to help people. Through his show Some Good News, he helped raise money for many charities. He started an online store called Some Good Merch where all the profits went to organizations helping people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The store raised over $2 million.
For his 40th birthday, he started a fundraiser for Family Reach, a charity that helps families dealing with cancer. The campaign raised over $500,000. He and his wife continue to support charities that help children and families in need.
Filmography and Awards
Images for kids
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Krasinski at the Toronto Film Festival in 2012
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See also
In Spanish: John Krasinski para niños
