John Krasinski

Director · Writer · Cast

Born

October 20, 1979 · Newton, Massachusetts, USA

Birth name

John Burke Krasinski

John Krasinski built a career through theatre training at Brown University and early script-writing experience as an intern on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He began acting in commercials, television guest roles, off-Broadway productions, and readings while sustaining himself in service work. His profile expanded with a role on the NBC sitcom The Office, where he also contributed as a producer and directed occasional episodes. He progressed into feature films, both in acting and in writing, directing and producing, including A Quiet Place and its sequel. His voice-over work spans animated and documentary films. He established a production company in 2013, earning multiple Emmy nominations.