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John Krasinski
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About John Krasinski
John Krasinski, born John Burke Krasinski, is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter. He is a well-known and famous celebrity. He is a well-decorated person with different accolades, which includes four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations. John was named as one of the most influential people in the world in 2018. Krasinski is famous for his role in movies like A Quiet Place, 13 hours, and the TV series The Office.
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| Full Name | John Burke Krasinski |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1979 |
| Birth Place | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Parent(s) | Dr. Ronald Krasinski and Mary Clare |
| Occupation | Actor, Filmmaker |
| Spouse(s) | Emily Blunt (m. 2010) |
| Net worth | US $80 million |
Early Life and Bio
On October 20, 1979, he was born in Boston, Massachusetts, as the youngest child among three children of Dr. Ronald Krasinski and Mary Clare. His mother, Mary Clare, was a nurse, and his father was a specialist in internal diseases. John has two older brothers named Kevin and Paul Krasinski. Krasinski graduated from Newton South High School in the year 1997. After high school, John attended Brown University as a major in Theater Arts. During his time in college, John also worked as an assisted-coach of the Basketball team at The Gordon School located in Rhode Island.
John Krasinski graduated in the year 2001 as a playwright with an honors thesis ‘Contents Under Pressure.’ After college, John attended the National Theater Institute located in Waterford, Connecticut. John also enrolled in The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and The Actors Center in New York City, where few commercials and some guest-spots on TV shows. During this time, he also appeared in off-Broadway plays and is known to have worked as a waiter to earn additional cash. John’s career got a massive boost in 2001 after he was appointed as an intern on ‘Late Night with Conan O’ Brien.’
Professional Career
John Krasinski moved to New York after graduation to pursue his acting. He worked as a waiter for livelihood and worked in theater plays, commercials, and TV shows, which were the field he is interested in. In 2000, he worked as a scriptwriter in the exhibition ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien.’ The same year, he got his first-ever role in the film ‘State & Main’ as a ‘Judge assistant.’ In the short film ‘Fighting Still Life,’ John starred and appeared in the movie ‘Alma Mater’ in 2002. In 2003, he made his TV debut in an episode of the series ‘Ed,’ and a year later, he appeared in the popular TV series ‘Law and Order’.
In the year 2004, John Krasinski had a brief appearance in the film ‘Taxi’ and starred in the n film ‘Kinsey’ as the character ‘Ben.’ 2004 was his breakthrough year as he was cast in the popular NBC sitcom ‘The Office.’ Krasinski portrayed the role of ‘Jim Halpert’ in the TV series. He worked alongside actress ‘Jenna Fischer’ in the series. These two came to appear in every episode of the series from 2005-2013.
Krasinski also made his TV directorial debut in the 115th episode ‘Sabre’ of the series and directed several other episodes. In 2005, John starred in films ‘Duane Hopwood’ and ‘Jarhead.’ From 2006 to 2008, John starred in the films ‘Dreamgirls,’ ‘A New Wave,’ ‘Smiley Face,’ ‘License to Wed’ and ‘Leatherheads’ in 2008.
In the year 2009, John Krasinski directed, produced, wrote, and acted in the comedy-drama film ‘Brief Interviews with Hideous Men.’ This film was his directorial debut in the feature film section. His movie got positive reviews from critics and earned nominations in the ‘Grand Jury Prize’ of the ‘Sundance Film Festival.’ He led the film ‘Away We Go’ and ‘It’s Complicated’ in the same year. He won the ‘National Board of Review’ award for the ‘Best Acting by an Ensemble’ for the film ‘It’s Complicated’.
John Krasinski starred in the films ‘Something Borrowed’, ‘Big Miracle,’ ‘Nobody Walks’ and ‘Promised Land’ in 2011 and 2012. Krasinski was also the co-writer and co-producer of the film ‘Promised Land’ (2012). In 2015, he appeared in an episode of the TV show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’. Till 2017, he worked in films ‘Aloha,’ ‘13 Hours’, ‘The Hollars’ and ‘Detroit.’ Krasinski has voiced in many animated films/TV series and documentaries like ‘American Dad!’, ‘BoJack Horseman,’ ‘Monsters University,’ ‘The Wind Rises (2013), ‘Robot Chicken,’ ‘Next Gen’ and in many others.
In 2018, John Krasinski worked in the horror film ‘A Quiet Place.’ He was the co-writer and director and co-star alongside ‘Emily Blunt’ (His Wife). The movie was a significant hit, generating $340M worldwide. The film was nominated in numerous awards, winning most of them for many categories like ‘Best Movie,’ ‘Best Screenplay,’ and others. The same year he was starred and produced the TV series ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.’ His acting was loved by the audience and critics and was nominated for awards like ‘Screen Actors Guild’.
In 2020, he reprised his role in the second sequence, ‘A Quiet Place II.’ He was currently going to start the web series ‘Some Good News’ on YouTube but was postponed due to the current outbreak of ‘Corona Virus.’
Personal Life: Wife
John Krasinski is currently married to English actress Emily Blunt. The couple started dating in November of 2008. After nearly a year, they got engaged in August 2009. John married Emily on July 10, 2010, at Como, Italy. Many famous people attended the great marriage of two superstars. The couple has two daughters together, the older one named Hazel and the younger one named Violet.
They currently reside in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of New York City. John is known to be a crazy fan of the Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, and New England Patriots. He was also featured in an MLB ad with Alec Baldwin in the year 2011.
Nationality and Physical Stats
Born on 20 October 1979, John Krasinski is 41 years old (at writing). Born in Boston, Massachusetts, the USA, he is an American, and his Ethnicity is White with Polish and Irish ancestry. Krasinski is 6 feet 3 inches tall that is 1.91 meters and 191 centimeters. The American weighs about 92 kg (203 lbs.).
He has an Athletic body with 44 inches chest and 16 inches biceps. Being raised in a Catholic family, he follows Roman Catholicism. John has a fair complexion with dark brown hair and perfect Hazel colored eyes. John was also featured in People Magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive 2006.
What is John’s Net Worth?
John Krasinski is a very well-known and successful actor, producer, and screenwriter. His net worth is estimated to be $80 million.
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