John Krasinski

Born:October 20, 1979

Place of Birth:Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

John Krasinski, born on October 20, 1979, is a versatile American talent known for his work as an actor, film director, and writer. While many recognize him as the charming Jim Halpert from the beloved NBC series "The Office," Krasinski's career extends far beyond the confines of Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch.

With a knack for both comedic timing and emotional depth, Krasinski has seamlessly transitioned between television and film. His filmography includes a diverse range of projects, from romantic comedies like "License to Wed" and "Something Borrowed" to intense dramas such as "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" and "Detroit."

In 2018, Krasinski made waves in the entertainment industry with his directorial debut in the critically acclaimed thriller "A Quiet Place." Not only did he showcase his talent behind the camera, but he also delivered a gripping performance alongside his real-life wife, Emily Blunt, in the lead roles.

Beyond his work in front of and behind the camera, Krasinski continues to push boundaries and explore new avenues in his career. His portrayal of the iconic character Jack Ryan in the Amazon series of the same name demonstrates his ability to command the screen with charisma and intensity.

Off-screen, Krasinski's dedication to his craft and his genuine personality have endeared him to fans worldwide. Whether he is sharing behind-the-scenes moments on social media or using his platform to support charitable causes, Krasinski's authenticity shines through in everything he does.

As he continues to take on challenging roles and expand his creative horizons, John Krasinski remains a dynamic force in the entertainment industry. With a combination of talent, charm, and a genuine love for storytelling, he has solidified his status as a multi-faceted artist with a bright future ahead.

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Filmography

Acting

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Reed Richards

2022

Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

IF

Dad / Marshmallow (voice)

2024

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.

A Quiet Place

Lee Abbott

2018

A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.

Free Guy

Silhouetted Gamer (voice)

2021

A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

Jack Silva

2016

An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

A Quiet Place Part II

Lee Abbott

2021

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.

Monsters University

Frank McCay (voice)

2013

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Monsters vs Aliens

Cuthbert (voice)

2009

When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...

The Holiday

Ben

2006

Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.

DC League of Super-Pets

Clark Kent / Superman (voice)

2022

When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.

Taxi

Messenger

2004

A mouthy and feisty taxicab driver has hot tips for a green and inept cop set on solving a string of New York City bank robberies committed by a quartet of female Brazilian bank robbers.

Jarhead

Corporal Harrigan

2005

Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action. Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.

Dreamgirls

Sam Walsh

2006

A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

Aloha

John "Woody" Woodside

2015

A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him.

It's Complicated

Harley

2009

Ten years after their divorce, Jane and Jake Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together. But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect. Now, she has to sort out her life—just when she thought she had it all figured out.

The Muppets

John Krasinski

2011

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.

Detroit

Attorney Auerbach

2017

A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.

Something Borrowed

Ethan

2011

Though Rachel is a successful attorney and a loyal, generous friend, she is still single. After one drink too many at her 30th-birthday celebration, Rachel unexpectedly falls into bed with her longtime crush, Dex -- who happens to be engaged to her best friend, Darcy. Ramifications of the liaison threaten to destroy the women's lifelong friendship, while Ethan, Rachel's confidant, harbors a potentially explosive secret of his own.

Promised Land

Dustin Noble

2012

A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.

Next Gen

Project 77 (voice)

2018

A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.

Kinsey

Ben

2004

Kinsey is a portrait of researcher Alfred Kinsey, driven to uncover the most private secrets of a nation. What begins for Kinsey as a scientific endeavor soon takes on an intensely personal relevance, ultimately becoming an unexpected journey into the mystery of human behavior.

Away We Go

Burt Farlander

2009

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

State and Main

Judge's Assistant (uncredited)

2000

A movie crew invades a small town whose residents are all too ready to give up their values for showbiz glitz.

Production

IF

Director

2024

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.

A Quiet Place: Day One

Story

2024

As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.

A Quiet Place

Screenplay

2018

A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.

A Quiet Place Part II

Director

2021

Manchester by the Sea

Executive Producer

2016

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

Apartment 7A

Producer

2024

A struggling young dancer finds herself drawn in by dark forces when a peculiar, well-connected older couple promise her a shot at fame.

Promised Land

Producer

2012

A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.