Krasinski was born in the Brighton section of Boston, Massachusetts, the son of nurse Mary Clare (née Doyle) and internist Dr. Ronald Krasinski. He has two older brothers, Kevin read more...

Krasinski's first stage experience was starring in a satirical play written and cast by B. J. Novak for Newton South High School. He decided to continue acting after doing a reading read more...

John Burke Krasinski (born October 20, 1979) is an American actor, film director and writer. He is most widely known for playing Jim Halpert on NBC's The Office.