John Krasinski is an American actor best known for performing in NBC’s ‘The Office.’ Apart from performing, he has also worked as a screenwriter, producer, and director. He was also the director and producer of ‘The Office.’ Krasinski has voiced in various films like ‘Monsters University and ‘The Wind Rises.’ He has narrated various television commercials.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | John Krasinski |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | John Burke Krasinski |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 43 years old |
| Birth Date: | 20 October 1979 |
| Birth Place: | St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.91 m |
| Weight: | 79 Kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Emily Blunt (m. 2010) |
| Children: | Yes (Hazel Krasinski, Violet Krasinski) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | American actor and filmmaker |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $40 million |
John Krasinski Biography
John Krasinski is the son of Mary Clare and Ronald Krasinski. He was born in Massachusetts, Boston, on 20 October 1979. He was raised in Newton.
He completed his studies in 1997 at Newton South High School. In 2001, John obtained his bachelor’s degree from Brown University. Following that, he moved to Waterford, Connecticut’s National Theater Institute. He has also studied at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
John Krasinski’s Age, Height, Weight
John Krasinski is 43 years old. His height is 1.91 m tall, and his weight is 79 Kg.
Career
When he was in 6th grade, John Krasinski in the school performance of ‘Annie.’ He made his film debut in the 2000 movie ‘State and Main.’ He has tiny appearances in several films like ‘Fighting Still Life,’ ‘Kinsey,’ ‘Taxi,’ ‘New Wave,’ ‘For Your Consideration,’ and ‘The Holiday.’
In 2010, he portrayed Sir Lancelot in the animated film ‘Shrek the Third.’ He was the actor, author, producer, and director of ‘Brief Interviews with Hideous Men’ in 2009. In the same year, John voiced in ‘Monsters vs. Aliens.’ He then became the producer and screenwriter of ‘Promised Land’ in 2012.
He also voiced the films Monsters University, ‘The Wind Rises’ and ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet.’ He will be next voicing in ‘Animal Crackers.’ His other feature credits are ‘Aloha,’ ‘Manchester by the Sea,’ ‘The Hollars,’ and ‘Born in China.’ He is next due to star in ‘A Quiet Place.’
On television, John has a guest who appeared on several television shows. He became Jim Halpert on ‘The Office’ from 2005 through 2013. The actor has also voiced ‘American Dad!’. He is next going to star in the lead role of Jack Ryan in ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.’
Awards & Achievements
John Krasinski won the Teen Choice Award in the category of ‘Choice Movie Actor: Romantic Comedy.’ He also won the National Board of Review Award in 2009. At the Sundance Film Festival in 2009, he was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic. In 2015, he was nominated for the Behind the Voice Actors Award. He won the Gold Derby Award in 2007 and was nominated for the Primetime Emmys three times.
John Krasinski’s Net Worth
John Krasinski’s estimated net worth is more than $40 million as of February 2024. The award-winning actor has starred in several television shows and films. He has also voiced for many animated movies that have grossed millions at the box office.
Additionally, John Krasinski has also produced and directed films. He has starred with many big names in the entertainment industry like Robin Williams, Meryl Streep, Mandy Moore, George Clooney, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin. He has also narrated many commercials, including Blackberry and Apple TV, and has also appeared in commercials.
John Krasinski is one of the most well-known actors in the world. He gained wider fame after appearing in ‘The Office.’ after starting his career as an English teacher in Costa Rica, he made it to films.
John Krasinski Wife, Marriage
John Krasinski got married to Emily Blunt. They became engaged in 2008. They are the parents of Violet and Hazel. He is the brother-in-law of Stanley Tucci. After completing his studies, John used to teach English in Costa Rica. He was a part of ‘Out of Bounds,’ a sketch comedy ensemble.
In 2011, he was spotted in the ad campaign of New Era/Major League Baseball. A year later, he narrated the show on the Discovery Channel.
