John Krasinski portrays sales rep Jim Halpert, a decent and funny guy who has a crush on
his co-worker Pam, and likes to make trouble for Dwight, his cubicle mate on NBC’s
“The Office.”
Krasinski’s feature-film credits include “Kinsey,” starring Liam Neeson and Laura
Linney, and “Duane Hopwood” starring David Schwimmer and Janeane Garafalo, which
is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. He’s currently shooting “Jarhead” starring
Jake Gyllenhall and directed by Sam Mendes.
Among Krasinski’s television credits are appearances in NBC’s “Law & Order: Criminal
Intent” and “Ed.”
Krasinski graduated from Brown University as an honors playwright and later studied at
the National Theater Institute.
Born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, Krasinski currently lives in New York City.
His birthday is October 20.