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John Krasinski
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Director, Screenwriter, Actor
Born:
October 20, 1979
Biography:Best known to small-screen devotees as sales representative Jim Halpert, the eternally patient, undeclared admirer of Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) on Greg Daniels' hit NBC sitcom/mockumentary The Office, Massachusetts native John Krasinski graduated from Rhode Island's Brown University in 2001 as an honors playwright, but quickly segued into acting. Within three years launched himself into films, predominantly with bit roles and supporting parts, but consistently echoing the promise that he would soon find himself among number-one box-office draws and Tinseltown heartthrobs. By 2006, in fact, People Magazine featured Krasinski in its "Sexiest Men" issue, a testament to the actor's rapidly growing recognition in the eyes of the public.

Born October 20, 1979, Krasinski grew up and attended high school in Newton, an affluent western suburb of Boston. After receiving his degree from Brown, Krasinski... Full Biography

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"The Office" stars John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, B.J. Novak, Jenna Fischer and Steve Carell attend...
John Krasinski, left, and George Clooney in "Leatherheads" (Universal Pictures)
John Krasinski in "Leatherheads" (Universal Pictures)
John Krasinski, left, and George Clooney in "Leatherheads" (Universal Pictures)
John Krasinski, center, in "Leatherheads" (Universal Pictures)
John Krasinski, center, in "Leatherheads" (Universal Pictures)
John Krasinski, center, in "Leatherheads" (Universal Pictures)
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