John Krasinski

John Krasinski is an American actor, writer, director and producer, born October 20, 1979, in Newton, Massachusetts. He studied English at Brown University and trained at the National Theater Institute before moving to New York. After small roles, Krasinski broke through as dryly witty salesman Jim Halpert in The Office, later directing episodes and producing. He expanded his range with Away We Go and military drama 13 Hours. Krasinski directed Brief Interviews with Hideous Men and The Hollars before co-writing, directing and starring opposite Emily Blunt in A Quiet Place. The acclaimed horror film and its sequel established him as a major filmmaker. He also produced and played the title role in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan for four seasons. Krasinski later wrote and directed the fantasy IF and starred with Natalie Portman in Fountain of Youth, balancing leading roles with an expanding career behind the camera.