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John Krasinski

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John Krasinski

American actor and filmmaker (born 1979)

John Krasinski played Jim Halpert on The Office, all knowing looks into the camera. He reinvented himself as a director with the horror hit A Quiet Place and led Prime Video's Jack Ryan.

John Krasinski appears in 6 films and 1 TV series in The Rerun, from 2005 to 2024. That includes 3 titles as director. Most of that work is in comedy, fantasy and horror. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Emily Blunt (3), Millicent Simmonds (2), Noah Jupe (2), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (2).

Known for

  • The Office (2005), Jim Halpert. Played Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom, also working as producer and occasional director.
  • A Quiet Place (2018), Director. Directed, co-wrote and co-starred in the horror film.
  • Jack Ryan (2018), Jack Ryan. Played the title role in the Prime Video thriller and executive produced it.
  • Lip Sync Battle (2015). Co-created the reality series, earning three Emmy nominations.

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Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has John Krasinski been in?
John Krasinski appears in IF (2024), Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), A Quiet Place: Part II (2020), A Quiet Place (2018), Don Jon (2013), Dreamgirls (2006) and The Office (2005) on The Remote.
When was John Krasinski born?
John Krasinski was born on 20 October 1979.

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