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John Krasinski

Actor

John Krasinski

  • Born: 20 October 1979, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $80 million

John Krasinski is a versatile actor known for his roles in both comedy and drama. He gained fame for his portrayal of Jim Halpert on the television series The Office. Krasinski has since transitioned to film, directing and starring in successful projects like…

About John Krasinski

John Krasinski is a versatile actor known for his roles in both comedy and drama. He gained fame for his portrayal of Jim Halpert on the television series The Office. Krasinski has since transitioned to film, directing and starring in successful projects like A Quiet Place. His distinctive voice and engaging screen presence have made him a beloved figure in Hollywood.

Born
20 October 1979, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Spouses
Emily Blunt (2010-present)
Children
2 (Hazel Krasinski, Violet Krasinski)
Parents
Mary Claire Krasinski, Ronald Krasinski
Estimated net worth
$80 million

Fun facts about John Krasinski

  • Krasinski originally auditioned for the role of Ryan Howard on The Office before landing the part of Jim Halpert.
  • He is an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and often shares his enthusiasm for the team.

Famous John Krasinski quotes

“I am not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.”
The Office (TV Series), 2005
“If you can’t beat them, join them.”
A Quiet Place (2018)
“You have no idea how much I wanted to see you.”
A Quiet Place Part II (2020)

John Krasinski: coming up

  • A Quiet Place Part III (Movie, Director)28 July 2027

Credits and dates: TMDB.

John Krasinski filmography

Cast (83)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War MovieJack Ryan6.9
2025Fountain of Youth MovieLuke Purdue6.2
2024IF MovieDad / Marshmallow (voice)6.9
2024Cities of the Future MovieSelf - Narrator (voice)
2022DC League of Super-Pets MovieClark Kent / Superman (voice)7.1
2022Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness MovieReed Richards7.2
2021Free Guy MovieSilhouetted Gamer (voice)7.4
2021A Quiet Place Part II MovieLee Abbott7.4
2020David Blaine: The Magic Way MovieSelf6.6
2020Some Good News TVSelf - Host6.4
Show 73 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2018Next Gen MovieProject 77 (voice)7.0
2018Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan TVJack Ryan7.7
2018Animal Crackers MovieOwen Huntington (voice)6.4
2018A Quiet Place MovieLee Abbott7.4
2017Detroit MovieAttorney Auerbach7.2
2016The Hollars MovieJohn Hollar6.3
2016Born in China MovieNarrator: American version (voice)7.3
201613 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi MovieJack Silva7.3
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TVSelf6.2
2015Aloha MovieJohn "Woody" Woodside5.5
2015Lip Sync Battle TVSelf6.4
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TVSelf4.2
2014Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet MovieHalim (voice)7.4
2014BoJack Horseman TVSecretariat (voice)8.5
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf - Guest5.1
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Guest5.8
2014Sleep Cycle MovieInsomniac #3
2014Off Camera with Sam Jones TVSelf5.0
2013Mistaken for Strangers MovieSelf (uncredited)7.2
2013Monsters University MovieFrank McCay (voice)7.1
2013Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy MovieSelf - Letter Reader6.6
2013The Office Retrospective MovieSelf7.4
2012Nobody Walks MoviePeter4.8
2012The Office: Secret Santa Pack MovieJim Halpert9.0
2012Promised Land MovieDustin Noble6.3
2012Big Miracle MovieAdam Carlson6.7
2011The Muppets MovieJohn Krasinski6.7
2011Something Borrowed MovieEthan6.2
2010Conan TVSelf7.2
2009It's Complicated MovieHarley6.5
2009Brief Interviews with Hideous Men MovieRyan / Subject #205.1
2009Away We Go MovieBurt Farlander6.7
2009Monsters vs Aliens MovieCuthbert (voice)6.3
2009Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TVSelf5.9
2008Leatherheads MovieCarter Rutherford5.9
2007Smiley Face MovieBrevin6.1
2007A New Wave MovieGideon4.2
2007License to Wed MovieBen Murphy5.7
2007Shrek the Third MovieLancelot (voice)6.3
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2007Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience MovieCamp Muckamungus6.6
2006Dreamgirls MovieSam Walsh6.7
2006The Holiday MovieBen7.1
2006For Your Consideration MoviePaper Badge Officer5.8
2006"Jarhead" Diaries MovieSelf
2006Doogal MovieAdditional voices (voice)4.9
2005Duane Hopwood MovieBob Flynn5.9
2005Jarhead MovieCorporal Harrigan6.7
2005The Office TVJim Halpert8.6
2005American Dad! TVGilbert (voice)7.0
2004Taxi MovieMessenger5.6
2004The Tony Danza Show TVSelf6.4
2004Kinsey MovieBen6.6
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf5.3
2003Old School MovieBrian
2002Without a Trace TVCurtis Horne7.2
2002Live from E! TVSelf3.7
2001Law & Order: Criminal Intent TVJace Gleesing7.6
2000Ed TVProcess Server7.7
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TVLyle Davis7.6
2000State and Main MovieJudge's Assistant (uncredited)6.3
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1992MTV Movie & TV Awards TVSelf7.9
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVUnknown character5.3
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVSelf5.3
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1952Today TVSelf5.6
1949The Emmy Awards TVSelf7.9
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Presenter7.0
TBASilent River TVUnknown character

Crew (44)

YearTitleRoleRating
2027A Quiet Place Part III MovieScreenplay · Writing
2027A Quiet Place Part III MovieProducer · Production
2027A Quiet Place Part III MovieDirector · Directing
2026Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War MovieStory · Writing6.9
2026Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War MovieScreenplay · Writing6.9
Show 39 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2026Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War MovieProducer · Production6.9
2024Apartment 7A MovieProducer · Production6.1
2024A Quiet Place: Day One MovieProducer · Production6.6
2024A Quiet Place: Day One MovieStory · Writing6.6
2024IF MovieDirector · Directing6.9
2024IF MovieProducer · Production6.9
2024IF MovieWriter · Writing6.9
2023Curses! TVExecutive Producer · Production6.2
2021A Quiet Place Part II MovieProducer · Production7.4
2021A Quiet Place Part II MovieWriter · Writing7.4
2021A Quiet Place Part II MovieDirector · Directing7.4
2020Some Good News TVExecutive Producer · Production6.4
2020Some Good News TVWriter · Writing6.4
2020Some Good News TVCreator · Crew6.4
2020Some Good News TVDirector · Directing6.4
2020Some Good News TVCreator · Creator6.4
2018Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan TVExecutive Producer · Production7.7
2018A Quiet Place MovieScreenplay · Writing7.4
2018A Quiet Place MovieDirector · Directing7.4
2018A Quiet Place MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.4
2016Manchester by the Sea MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.5
2016Dream Corp LLC TVExecutive Producer · Production6.6
2016The Hollars MovieProducer · Production6.3
2016The Hollars MovieDirector · Directing6.3
2015Lip Sync Battle TVCreator · Crew6.4
2015Lip Sync Battle TVExecutive Producer · Production6.4
2014Sleep Cycle MovieScreenplay · Writing
2012Promised Land MovieProducer · Production6.3
2012Promised Land MovieWriter · Writing6.3
2009Brief Interviews with Hideous Men MovieDirector · Directing5.1
2009Brief Interviews with Hideous Men MovieProducer · Production5.1
2009Brief Interviews with Hideous Men MovieAdaptation · Writing5.1
2005The Office TVDirector · Directing8.6
TBASilent River TVExecutive Producer · Production
TBASilent River TVDirector · Directing
TBANot Fade Away MovieProducer · Production
TBALife on Mars MovieProducer · Production
TBALife on Mars MovieDirector · Directing
TBAKing of Oil MovieProducer · Production

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Questions about John Krasinski

What was John Krasinski's first major film role?

John Krasinski's first major film role was in the 2006 film License to Wed, where he starred alongside Robin Williams and Mandy Moore.

Has John Krasinski won any awards?

Yes, John Krasinski has received several awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for The Office.

What are some of John Krasinski's most successful films?

Some of John Krasinski's most successful films include A Quiet Place, A Quiet Place Part II, and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.

What is John Krasinski's estimated net worth?

John Krasinski's estimated net worth is around $80 million, primarily from his acting, directing, and producing work.

What is John Krasinski known for besides acting?

Besides acting, John Krasinski is known for directing and producing films, particularly the critically acclaimed A Quiet Place series.

What was John Krasinski's role in The Office?

In The Office, John Krasinski played Jim Halpert, a salesman known for his pranks on Dwight Schrute and his romantic relationship with Pam Beesly.

Is John Krasinski involved in any philanthropic work?

Yes, John Krasinski is involved in various philanthropic efforts, including supporting military veterans and children's hospitals.

What is John Krasinski's educational background?

John Krasinski graduated from Brown University with a degree in English literature, where he also participated in the university's theatre program.