Also Known For : Director, Screenwriter
Birth Place : Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Zodiac Sign : Libra
Chinese Zodiac : Goat
Birth Element : Earth
John Krasinski Biography, Life, Interesting Facts
John Krasinski is best known for his small-screen devotion as Jim Halpert in ‘The Office’ sitcom. But he is also known for his polished look and everlasting charm. He holds the list of all refined stars of today. He has majored in several films such as ‘License to Wed’ and ‘It’s Complicated.’ He cemented his acting career by joining the National Theater Institute as well as The Royal Shakespeare Company. In the process, John landed several commercials.
Childhood And Early Life
On October 20, 1979, John Krasinski was born in Massachusetts, Newton in the United States to Mary Claire and Dr. Robert Krasinski. John has two elder siblings; Paul and Kevin. Both were brought up in a Roman Catholic communion. John studied Arts at Brown University. He also provided coaching support at The Gordon School in Rhode Island. He later graduated as a professional playwright and then went to train at the National Theatre Institute. While still at it, John went to the Royal Shakespeare Company in England. It was there that he started to do several ads and combined television shows. He was also seen in off-Broadway plays. For that extra income, John worked as a waiter at night.
Career
In 2003 John appeared in one of the television episode titled ‘Ed.' He followed it up with ‘Law &Order.’ In 2004 he played in ‘Kinsey’ film where he later went and played in ‘Taxi’ movie. His biggest hit came when he played two consecutive films named as ‘Jarhead’ and ‘Duane Hopwood.' The films garnered him several awards in different categories.
From 2006 to 2007 John appeared in TV series such as ‘Doogal,' ‘American Dad!’ and ‘The Holiday.’ In the end, he began to narrate countable commercial such as Ask.com and Verizon Wireless. Further, Krasinski appeared in several advertisement covers including the Gap brand. From 2009 to 2011, John played big screen films such as ‘Away We Go’ and ‘It’s Complicated. In the mid of 2012, John released his first film titled ‘Promised Land.’ In 2013 he played the ‘Arrested Development’ movie.
Awards And Achievements
John’s remarkable stance garnered him awards like Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2009 his new film ‘Brief Interviews with Hideous Men’ was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival. John has also supported more than five charities. Some include Clothes off Our Back, First Book, Feeding America, and Soul4Souls among others. He supports causes like Poverty, Education, Hunger, and Disaster Relief among others.
Personal Life And Legacy
In 2010 John Krasinski married the love of his life, Emily Bunt in Italy. The couple grand wedding had prominent personals such as David Shimmer and Matt Damo.