John Burke Krasinski, better known as John Krasinski, was born on October 20, 1979, in a place called Brighton near Boston. John worked as a waiter and English teacher during the beginning of his adulthood, grew up to become an actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. The journey of this transformation is worth an acknowledgment.
Let’s know John a bit more:
Physical Appearance
John Burke Krasinski, Height: 6 ft 3 inch (1.91 m) tall.
Childhood
John was born at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in the Brighton as a third child to Mary Clare (Irish-American nurse) and Ronald Krasinski, a Polish-American internist. He, along with his two elder brothers Kevin and Paul grew older as Roman Catholics in Newton, Boston.
At the age of 10, he made his first appearance on stage in a musical drama Annie in which he played the role of Daddy Warbucks. Later, he acted in a satirical play as a co-star. However, B.J Novak, who later became a co-star with John in “The Office” has written and cast the play.
Krasinski had taught English as a foreign language in Costa Rica before entering college. Then after, he went to Brown University and studied theatre arts under Lowry Marshall and John Emigh. He graduated in 2001 as a playwright with the thesis on the topic “Contents Under Pressure.”
John: a former member of the sketch comedy group called ‘Out of Bounds,’ had also served as a basketball youth coach. The school was at the Gordon School in East Providence, Rhode Island. Afterward, he joined the National Theater Institute located at Waterford, Connecticut.
Networth
John Krasinski, who is an American actor, film director, and writer, holds a net worth of 30 million dollars.
Career
Early Career (the 2000s)
John completed his training at the National Theater Institute. Besides the training, he studied at the Royal Shakespeare Company located at Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and ‘The Actors Center’ in New York City as well.
Krasinski went to New York City to pursue acting soon after he graduated from Brown University. Later, he appeared in commercials and guest-starred on television shows. Furthermore, he appeared in the play ‘What the Eunuch Saw’ which has been directed and written by his former college classmates Emily O’Dell and Isaac Robert Hurwitz.
John Burke Krasinski has also worked as a scriptwriter on the show Late Night with Conan O’Brien in 2000.
2005–2009
Krasinski’s starts noticed when he appeared in 2004 in the NBC sitcom ‘The Office.’ However, the series is a remake of the successful British TV series. It was a mockumentary series about life at a mid-sized paper supply company. John portrayed the role of Jim Halpert, who was an intelligent and mild-behavior sales representative. Later, the part promoted to co-manager of the paper distribution company named Dunder Mifflin in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Krasinski and Jenna Fischer’s character represents the central love interests of the series.
Krasinski visited Scranton to research and interview employees at actual paper companies for the preparation of his character. He had shot the footages of Scranton presented in the opening credits of the series. Almost, he appeared in every episode of the series.
Besides, Krasinski also directed ‘Sabre’ (15th episode of the sixth season). Due to his hard work, Krasinski earned approximately US$100,000 per episode from the third season of ‘The Office’ which was four times his salary for the previous two seasons.
Krasinski co-starred in Jason Carvey’s independently produced comedy film ‘A New Wave’ in 2006. He worked along with Andrew Keegan and Lacey Chabert. In 2007, he co-starred as Brevin in Gregg Araki’s independent stoner comedy ‘Smiley Face.’ He worked together with Anna Faris and Danny Masterson.
The film received many mostly positive reviews. After that year, he appeared in the romantic comedy ‘License to Wed’ along with Mandy Moore and Robin Williams. The film received many negative critical acclaims, but it emerged as a commercial success.
Krasinski guest-appeared in various television series including ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent,’ ‘American Dad,’ ‘Ed, ‘Without a Trace,’ and ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.’ He appeared in movies including ‘Jarhead,’ ‘Kinsey,’ ‘The Holiday,’ ‘Duane Hopwood,’ ‘Shrek the Third,’ For Your Consideration and ‘Dreamgirls.’
Krasinski appeared along with George Clooney and Renée Zellweger in the latter’s directorial sports comedy film ‘Leatherheads’ in 2008. The film was a period comedy that represents the early years of professional American football.
Krasinski appeared as Carter “the Bullet” Rutherford: characterized as Princeton University’s college football star. Furthermore, presented as a decorated hero of the First World War.
MTV.com had amazingly praised his acting and described him as “an actor who’s able to project both boyish warmth and intellectual concern,” it also added, “manages the considerable feat of holding the screen opposite Clooney without melting in the heat of his trademark movie-star mega-wattage.”
Krasinski started his directorial debut in the comedy-drama film ‘Brief Interviews with Hideous Men,’ in 2009.
Consequently, he also wrote the screenplay for the film, which was based on David Foster Wallace’s collection of short stories. However, he appeared in a minor role in the film and also worked as a producer. The film was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2009.
Thus, the film nominated for the Grand Jury Prize with a lot of positive reviews. One of a Film critic A.O. Scott wrote, “though this experiment doesn’t quite succeed, there’s enough intelligence and insight in this movie to make it worth the attempt.” Another critic named Elizabeth Weitzman from New York Daily News stated that “Krasinski deserves credit for having the ambition to adapt material as difficult as David Foster Wallace’s short stories.”
The same year, Krasinski appeared in the comedy-drama ‘Away We Go’ along with Maya Rudolph, directed by Sam Mendes. The film overall received positive acclaim from the critics.
According to a review, Michael Rechtshaffen from The Hollywood Reporter stated that “terrific performances make this tender if slight little film worth the trip.”
Krasinski acted for his 2009’s third role which was in Nancy Meyers’ romantic comedy ‘It’s Complicated.’ Also, he worked along with another cast that included Lake Bell, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin.
The film beat the box office with tremendous success. It grossed over $219 million worldwide. For the same movie, Krasinski received the ‘National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards’ for Best Ensemble Cast.
Since 2011–2017 (Film and television work)
Krasinski co-starred along with Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Colin Egglesfield in the romantic comedy ‘Something Borrowed,’ in 2011. The film was based on Emily Giffin’s novel of the same name.
Although the film received many more negative reviews, people praised his dominant performance. However, Krasinski is considered as one of the top candidates to play the role of Steve Rogers. He portrayed the role of Captain America in the superhero film ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ in 2011.
In 2012, Krasinski then appeared along with Drew Barrymore in the drama ‘Big Miracle.’ The film attempted to cover Operation Breakthrough which was considered as the 1988 international effort to rescue gray whales from being trapped in ice near Point Barrow, Alaska.
Krasinski portrayed the role of Adam Carlson, who was a news reporter. Also, Krasinski appeared in Ry Russo-Young’s independent drama ‘Nobody Walks’ along with Olivia Thirlby and Rosemarie DeWitt. Furthermore, Krasinski had played the role of Peter, who was a sound-designer, husband, and father of two. He was such a character who starts to develop romantic feelings for a young artist while collaborating on her first art film.
For the same movie, he received many positive acclaims from critics for his performance. Thus, Peter Debruge of Variety commented that: “Krasinski is such an appealing actor that his likability serves to complicate Peter’s behavior in interesting ways.”
An American independent drama film ‘Nobody Walks’; premiered in Competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival which later won a Special Jury Prize.
Krasinski also appeared, co-produced and co-wrote the screenplay of the drama ‘Promised Land.’ In this drama film, he worked along with Matt Damon. The film was based on a story by Dave Eggers which released on December 28, 2012.
In 2013 February, the film won ‘Special Mention Award’ at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival.
Krasinsky gave a voice work for the documentary television series Head Games in 2012. The documentary was presented on the Discovery Channel.
Krasinski established the production company called Sunday Night production along with Allyson Seeger, in 2013. The company signed an overall deal with renowned Twentieth Century Fox Television. Krasinski team up with his Promised Land co-star and co-writer Matt Damon in 2014 in the drama Manchester by the Sea. The drama was critically acclaimed where Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams starred. Kenneth Lonergan has written and directed the film which is also based on an original idea of Krasinski’s.
Later, at the 89th Academy Awards including Best Picture, the film received six nominations. After that, Krasinski co-starred in romantic comedy-drama ‘Aloha’ by Cameron Crowe. Krasinski worked along with Rachel McAdams, Bradley Cooper, and Emma Stone in the film. The film deals with negative acclaim and controversy from critics and audiences.
Krasinski starred in 2016 biographical war film ‘13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ by Michael Bay. The film was based on Mitchell Zuckoff’s 2014 book ‘13 Hours.’
The film defines about the six members of Annex Security Team who had fought to preserve the American diplomatic compound located in Benghazi, Libya after due to the influence of attacks by Islamic militants on September 11, 2012.
Krasinski experienced tough, physical training to portray the perfect role. Moreover, he had put on 25 pounds of muscle to describe the character of a former US Navy SEAL.
Krasinski had directed the comedy-drama ‘The Hollars,’ the same year. Generally, the film seems like the first feature film produced under Krasinski banner Sunday Night.
Krasinski appeared in the movie alongside an ensemble cast of Sharlto Copley, Richard Jenkins, Charlie Day, Margo Martindale and Anna Kendrick. On January 24, 2016, the movie had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers stated that “Krasinski tackles the most clichéd genre in the movie business — the dysfunctional family dramedy.” and adds “he pulls it off with uncommon humor and compassion.”
Krasinski appeared in the world premiere of the play ‘Dry Powder’ by Off-Broadway. Krasinski worked along with Hank Azaria, Claire Danes, and Sanjit De Silva. Thomas Kail directed the play; however, the play ran at The Public Theater in New York City from March to May 2016. The play sold out its run before opening.
Krasinski appeared in the black and white short film ‘Past Forward’; based on the Italian luxury fashion house ‘Prada,’ and David O. Russell directed it. However, the film was premiered in September 2016 at Milan Fashion Week.
Krasinski directed a live reading of the American drama film ‘Good Will Hunting,’ in October 2016.
Krasinski’s only release in 2017 was crime drama film ‘Detroit’ by Kathryn Bigelow. The film was released on July 2017 which was set around the time of the 50th anniversary of the events, ‘1967 Detroit riots.’ It was on the anniversary day of the Algiers Motel incident, and this incident is depicted in the film.
2018–present: Critical acclaim
John Burke Krasinski directed and co-wrote the horror film ‘A Quiet Place,’ in 2018. Krasinski has appeared with his wife, Emily Blunt. However, Paramount Pictures released the film on April 6, 2018, which got significant critical acclaim for its work. It had an approval rating of 95%, which was based on 264 positive and negative reviews.
The critical consensus of the website stated, “A Quiet Place artfully plays on elemental fears with a ruthlessly intelligent creature feature that’s as original as it is scary – and establishes director John Krasinski as a rising talent. The film became a major box office hit and grossed over $325 million worldwide.
Krasinski produced and appeared as the title character in the American action political thriller television series ‘Jack Ryan.’ The film made him the fifth actor to represent the character after Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine from the film series.
On August 31, 2018, the film ‘Jack Ryan’ was premiered on Amazon Video. The series was renewed for a second season after four months of its premiere which got the critical and commercial success of ‘A Quiet Place.’
Awards
In 2009, John Krasinski received National Board of Review, the USA for Best Acting by an Ensemble in ‘It’s Complicated’ (2009).
The same year, he received Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series ‘The Office.’ Again the same year provided him Sundance Film Festival Award.
Other work
Krasinski gave a voice work for a series of commercials for Ask.com at the beginning of March 2006. He had worked on commercials of Apple TV, Verizon Wireless, Esurance, BlackBerry Storm, My Coke Rewards, and Carnival Cruise Lines, and has appeared in print advertisements for Gap.
Social Sites
He has more than 2 million followers on Twitter. His twitter account is:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnkrasinski
Personal Life
John Krasinski, the Roman Catholic religion started to date English actress Emily Blunt in November 2008. They had their engagement in August 2009. Later, on July 10, 2010, in Como, Italy, they married in a private official ceremony.
The couple has two daughters named Hazel and Violet. They were born on February 2014 and July 2016 respectively.
Krasinski is a fan of American professional baseball team’s Boston Red Sox. Krasinski appeared in a New Era/Major League Baseball ad campaign along with Alec Baldwin in 2011. He played off the rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Krasinski, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon organized a charity performance for Democratic Senate nominee Elizabeth Warren.
John has received some notable honors and awards for his unmatched work in Theatre, Movies and Television sector. ‘National Board of Review Award for Best Cast’ for ‘It’s complicated,’ ‘Teen Choice’ award for “Something Borrowed” is some of them. In 2018 John was listed as one of the 100 most influential peoples in the world in 2018 by an American Magazine “Time.”
John received education in theatre arts at Brown University and the National Theater Institute. Krasinski had portrayed minor roles in films and off-Broadway plays before he appeared in ‘The Office’ (2005). He appeared as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom ‘The Office.’ He received many critical acclaims for his role.
John has also helped the crew as a producer and occasional director throughout its nine-season run.
John movie’s recognition include ‘License to Wed’ (2007), Leatherheads (2008), It’s Complicated (2009), Away We Go (2009), Something Borrowed (2011), ‘Promised Land’ (2012), ‘Big Miracle’ (2012), ‘Aloha’ (2015), and ‘13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ (2016).
Krasinski was starred in the drama ‘Brief Interviews with Hideous Men’ in 2009. He is the director of the drama as well. He also had worked in the comedy-drama film ‘The Hollars’ in 2016.
John Krasinski directed, co-wrote, and appeared in the critically acclaimed horror film ‘A Quiet Place,’ in 2018. The same year, he produced and portrayed the central role in the Amazon political thriller series Jack Ryan.
More than his acting career in television series and films, Krasinski has performed narration work in both animated and documentary films. Also, he has established a production company called Sunday Night Productions in 2013.