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John Krasinski is a screenwriter, film producer and film director, born on October 20, 1979 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. John Krasinski is 46 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Newton South High School and Brown University. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (2016) and Time 100 (2018).
My Take
Honestly, John Krasinski is one of those guys who just keeps surprising you in the best way. I first fell for him as Jim Halpert on The Office — that deadpan camera stare was pure gold — but what really won me over was when he pivoted and directed A Quiet Place in 2018. A horror film where silence is the whole mechanic? Brilliant concept, beautifully executed, and he co-wrote it, directed it, and starred in it. Brown University educated, Massachusetts-raised, and yet he carries none of that Ivy League stiffness — he's genuinely warm and funny and clearly loves the craft on every level. Making Time's 100 Most Influential People list for a horror film says a lot. He could've coasted on Office nostalgia forever, but instead he keeps swinging for something bigger. That's the kind of career arc I genuinely respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Krasinski
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・クラシンスキー
- Reading
- じょん・くらしんすきー
- Born
- October 20, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Newton, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / actor / film producer / film director / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Newton South High School
- University
- Brown University
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Theatre World Award
- 2018 Time 100
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/johnkrasinski/
- Xhttps://x.com/johnkrasinski
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Krasinski
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313039
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Krasinski born?
Born October 20, 1979 (age 46).
Where is John Krasinski from?
John Krasinski is from Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
What does John Krasinski do?
John Krasinski works as screenwriter, actor, film producer, film director, television actor.
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