John Krasinski
John Krasinski | |
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Born | John Burke Krasinski October 20, 1979 Newton, Massachusetts, United States |
Alma mater | Brown University |
Occupation(s) | Actor, director, screenwriter |
Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Stanley Tucci (brother-in-law) |
John Burke Krasinski (/krəˈzɪnski/; born October 20, 1979)[1] is an American actor, director, and writer. He is known for playing Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom The Office. He has appeared in many films, including Away We Go, Leatherheads, License to Wed, Big Miracle, Something Borrowed, It's Complicated, and Promised Land.
Early life
Krasinski was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Dr. Ronald Krasinski an internist[2][3] and Mary Clare (née Doyle).[4] His father is Polish-American and his mother is Irish-American. He is the youngest of three brothers with Kevin and Paul and was raised Roman Catholic.[5]
Krasinski's first stage experience was starring as Daddy Warbucks in a sixth-grade school production of Annie. His next role was in a satirical play written and cast by his future The Office co-star B.J. Novak when they were high school seniors. The two graduated from Newton South High School in 1997.[6][7]
Before entering college, Krasinski taught English in Costa Rica.[8] From there, he went to Brown University, studying theatre arts under Lowry Marshall and John Emigh, and graduating in 2001 as a playwright with an honors thesis entitled "Contents Under Pressure".[9] During his time at Brown, he was a member of the sketch comedy group Out of Bounds.[10] In college, he also helped coach youth basketball at The Gordon School in East Providence, Rhode Island. He then attended the National Theater Institute in Waterford, Connecticut.[11]
Career
Television and feature films
Besides training at the National Theater Institute, he also studied at The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and The Actors Center in New York City. After graduating from Brown University, Krasinski went to New York City to pursue acting, appearing in commercials and guest spots on television shows, as well as doing readings of off-Broadway plays while working as a waiter.[12] He starred in the play What the Eunuch Saw, which was written and directed by former college classmates Emily O'Dell and Isaac Robert Hurwitz.[13] In 2000, Krasinski was a script intern on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.[14][15]
Krasinski filmed the footage of Scranton, Pennsylvania, for The Office, including the clips shown in the opening credits.[16] Krasinski directed an episode of The Office, titled "Sabre", the fifteenth episode of The Office's sixth season. He also directed the third episode of the show's eighth season, titled "Lotto" and the sixth episode of the show's ninth season, titled "The Boat." Krasinski starred as Gideon in A New Wave, released in 2007. He also starred as Brevin in the Gregg Araki film Smiley Face, filmed in 2006. More recently, he had major roles in the films License to Wed, with Mandy Moore and Robin Williams, and Leatherheads with George Clooney and Renée Zellweger. From April to June 2008 he filmed Away We Go, directed by Sam Mendes and co-starring Maya Rudolph.[17] He appeared with Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin in the Nancy Meyers romantic comedy It's Complicated, released in late 2009.[18]
In 2006, Krasinski wrote and directed Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, an adaptation of David Foster Wallace's collection of short stories. It premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.[19] Krasinski's other television credits include Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Without A Trace, Ed,[20] American Dad!,[21] and an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. His feature film credits include Kinsey, Duane Hopwood, Jarhead, The Holiday and Shrek the Third. He also had minor roles in For Your Consideration and Dreamgirls.
Krasinski played the role of Ethan in a film adaptation of the novel Something Borrowed. He also signed on to star with Drew Barrymore in Big Miracle.[22] Krasinski also played the lead, Peter, in an indie movie, released September 6, 2012, called Nobody Walks.[23] He will appear in and also serve as executive producer alongside Aaron Sorkin on an HBO miniseries about the Chateau Marmont Hotel.[24] Krasinski co-wrote Promised Land with Matt Damon and also appeared in it, filmed in April 2012 and released on December 28, 2012.[25][26][27] Krasinski was also one of the top candidates to play the lead role in Captain America: The First Avenger. Chris Evans eventually got the part.[28]
Other work
Beginning in March 2006, Krasinski narrated a series of commercials for Ask.com.[29] He has also narrated commercials for Apple TV, Verizon Wireless, Esurance,[30] BlackBerry Storm,[31] My Coke Rewards,[32] and Carnival Cruise Lines,[33] and has appeared in print advertisements for Gap.[34]
In April 2011, he starred in a New Era/Major League Baseball ad campaign with Alec Baldwin, playing off the rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.[35] In 2012, he started narrating the show Head Games on the Discovery Channel.[36]
Personal life
In November 2008, Krasinski began dating British actress Emily Blunt.[37] Krasinski and Blunt became engaged in August 2009,[38] and married on July 10, 2010 in Como, Italy.[39] They have one daughter, Hazel, born on February 16, 2014.[40]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Thirteen Days | Navy Radio Operator | Uncredited |
2000 | State and Main | Judge's Assistant | Uncredited |
2002 | Fighting Still Life | Tyler | Short |
2002 | Alma Mater | Flea Club Candidate 1 | |
2004 | Kinsey | Ben | |
2004 | Taxi | Messenger #3 | |
2005 | Duane Hopwood | Bob Flynn | |
2005 | Jarhead | Corporal Harrigan | |
2006 | Doogal | Additional voices | |
2006 | A New Wave | Gideon | |
2006 | For Your Consideration | Paper Badge Officer | |
2006 | The Holiday | Ben | |
2006 | Dreamgirls | Sam Walsh | |
2007 | Smiley Face | Brevin | |
2007 | Shrek the Third | Sir Lancelot | Voice |
2007 | License to Wed | Ben Murphy | |
2008 | Leatherheads | Carter Rutherford | |
2009 | Brief Interviews with Hideous Men | Ryan/Subject #20 | Also screenwriter, director, and producer Nominated – Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic |
2009 | Monsters vs. Aliens | Cuthbert | Voice |
2009 | Away We Go | Burt Farlander | |
2009 | It's Complicated | Harley | |
2011 | Something Borrowed | Ethan | |
2011 | The Muppets | Himself | Cameo |
2012 | Nobody Walks | Peter | |
2012 | Big Miracle | Adam Carlson | |
2012 | Promised Land | Dustin Noble | Also screenwriter and producer |
2013 | Monsters University | "Frightening" Frank McCay | Voice |
2013 | The Wind Rises | Honjo | Voice (English dub) |
2014 | The Prophet | Halim | Voice |
2015 | The Hollars | John Hollar | Also director and producer |
2015 | Aloha | Woody | In post-production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Ed | Process server | Episode: "Good Advice" |
2004 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jace Gleesing | Episode: "Mad Hops" |
2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Lyle Davis | Episode: "Who Shot Sherlock" |
2005–2013 | The Office | Jim Halpert | Main cast; 201 episodes |
2005 | Without a Trace | Curtis Horne | Episode: "The Bogie Man" |
2006 | American Dad! | Gilbert | Voice; Episode: "Irregarding Steve" |
2013 | Arrested Development | Spyder Foode | Episode: "The B. Team" |
2014 | BoJack Horseman | Secretariat (voice) | Episode: "Later" |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2006 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[41] | The Office | Won |
2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[42] | The Office | Won |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | The Office | Nominated |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | The Office | Nominated |
2009 | Sundance Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic | Brief Interviews with Hideous Men | Nominated |
2009 | National Board of Review Award for Best Cast | Best Acting by an Ensemble | It's Complicated | Won |
2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actor: Romantic Comedy | Something Borrowed | Won |
References
- ^ "John Krasinski: Biography". TVGuide.com. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ Rutkoski, Rex (March 20, 2006). "Harrison woman has ties to 'The Office'". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on April 11, 2009.
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- ^ "Ancestry of John Krasinski".
- ^ Tucker, Hannah (April 5, 2006). "Thinking Outside the Cubicle". Archived from the original on April 27, 2009.
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- ^ "South Stage". South Stage. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ "Access Extended: Cosmo's Fun Fearless Male Of The Year Awards".
- ^ "Brown University Library/All Locations".
- ^ Wilkes, Kayla (December 1, 2008). "'Sexiest' alum returns to Brown theater". http://www.browndailyherald.com/2008/12/01/sexiest-alum-returns-to-brown-theater/. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
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- ^ "The O'Neill National Theater Institute".
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave (March 8, 2008). "Tackling Directing and George Clooney". New York Times.
- ^ "FringeNYC 2002". [dead link]
- ^ April 19, 2000 episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien where he met Rachel Weyer.
- ^ "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". NBC.com.
- ^ The Office Season 4 DVD – Writers' Q&A
- ^ Krasinski, Rudolph join Mendes film from Variety
- ^ Krasinski joins Universal comedy from Variety (February 10, 2009)
- ^ "2009 Sundance Film Festival announces films in competition". Festival.sundance.org. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Biography from the NBC website
- ^ "American Dad on FOX". Tvguide.com. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (April 29, 2010). "Universal Greenlights Whale Tale With John Krasinski And Drew Barrymore". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Krasinski To Lead New Indie Film". First Showing.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 23, 2011). "HBO Teams With John Krasinski & Aaron Sorkin For Chateau Marmont Miniseries". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (February 1, 2012). "Focus, Participant Acquire Matt Damon/John Krasinski Film; Gus Van Sant Directing". Deadline.com.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 19, 2011). "Matt Damon to Direct Warner Bros. Drama He Co-Wrote With John Krasinski". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ Gerhardt, Tina (December 31, 2012). "Matt Damon Exposes Fracking in Promised Land". The Progressive.
- ^ Gholson, John (February 24, 2010). "Is John Krasinski Our Captain America? - The Moviefone Blog". Blog.moviefone.com. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Skerry, Kath (March 29, 2006). "UPDATE: John Krasinski IS the Voice of Ask.com". givememyremote.com. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ^ "Esurance Debuts New National Ad Campaign". California: PRNewswire. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Jones, Charisse (February 22, 2009). "Ad Track: Scandals tarnish celebrity endorsements". Usatoday.com. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ "John Krasinski: My Coke Rewards Commercial". givememyremote.com. April 26, 2009. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Gianatasio, David (January 6, 2010). "Arnold Bangs the Drum for Carnival Launches trio of spots celebrating shipboard family fun". Adweek.com. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ "More John Krasinski for Gap". Givememyremote.com. November 1, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ By 'Duk. "Krasinski-Baldwin New Era/MLB video". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (April 30, 2012). "John Krasinski Hosts New Series Head Games Premiering June 3 on Discovery". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- ^ Koltnow, Barry (February 9, 2011). "Emily Blunt: 'Juliet' star not a humorless person". Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ^ Oh, Eunice (August 28, 2009). "Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Are Engaged". People. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ Fleeman, Mike (July 10, 2010). "John Krasinski Marries Emily Blunt". People. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
- ^ Eggenberger, Nicole (February 16, 2014). "Emily Blunt Gives Birth, Welcomes Daughter Hazel With Husband John Krasinski". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ Screen Actors Guild Honors Outstanding Film and Television Performances..., a January 2007 press release from the SAG Awards website
- ^ 'Sopranos,' 'The Office' Win SAG Ensemble Awards, a January 2008 TVWeek article
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