John Krasinski: American Actor
Biography
Full Name: John Burke Krasinski
Date of Birth: October 20, 1979
Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Height: 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
Weight: Approx. 86 kg (190 lbs)
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Hazel
Education
High School: Newton South High School (Graduated in 1997)
College: Brown University – Bachelor's in English Literature (2001)
Additional Training:
National Theater Institute, Royal Shakespeare Company, Actors Center (New York City)
Family
Father: Ronald Krasinski (Internist)
Mother: Mary Clare Krasinski (Nurse)
Siblings: two older brothers
Spouse: Emily Blunt (Actress, married in 2010)
Children: Two daughters – Hazel and Violet Krasinski
Career
John Krasinski rose to fame playing Jim Halpert in the NBC sitcom The Office (2005–2013), which earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. His charming, relatable performance helped make the series one of the most beloved sitcoms in modern TV history.
Post-The Office, Krasinski transitioned successfully into film. He appeared in movies such as:
Leatherheads (2008)
Away We Go (2009)
It's Complicated (2009)
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016)
Krasinski achieved widespread recognition as a director, writer, and star of the horror-thriller A Quiet Place (2018) and its sequel A Quiet Place Part II (2021), both of which were box office and critical successes.
He also starred in and executive produced the Amazon Prime series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
(2018–2023), further cementing his place in action and drama genres.
In 2020, he created and hosted the popular web series Some Good News during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was widely praised for its uplifting content.
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth : $80 million (as of 2025)
Main Income Sources: Acting, directing, producing, endorsements
Awards & Recognition
Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Ensemble (The Office)
Critics' Choice Award – A Quiet Place
EMMY Nomination –
Some Good News (short-form series)
TIME 100 – Named one of the world's most influential people in 2018
People's Choice Awards – Favorite Action TV Star (Jack Ryan)
Summary
John Krasinski has evolved from a beloved sitcom star to an accomplished filmmaker and action hero. With critically acclaimed projects like A Quiet Place and Jack Ryan, he has proven himself as a talented and versatile force in Hollywood.
