History of John Krasinski in Timeline
John Krasinski is an American actor and filmmaker recognized for his role as Jim Halpert in the NBC sitcom, The Office. Beyond acting, he also contributed as a producer and director for the show. Krasinski gained further acclaim for his work on the horror film A Quiet Place, where he directed, co-wrote, and co-starred. This film led to Time Magazine naming him one of the 100 most influential people. He followed up with the sequel, A Quiet Place Part II, as writer and director.
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1967: Detroit Riots
In 1967, the Detroit riots occurred, which became the historical backdrop for the film Detroit, released in July 2017, in which Krasinski starred.
October 20, 1979: John Krasinski's Birth
On October 20, 1979, John Burke Krasinski was born. He is an American actor and filmmaker.
1988: Operation Breakthrough
In 2012, John Krasinski starred in Big Miracle, a biopic film covering Operation Breakthrough, the 1988 international effort to rescue gray whales.
1997: High School Graduation
In 1997, John Krasinski graduated from Newton South High School alongside B. J. Novak.
1997: Good Will Hunting Screenplay
In October 2016, he directed a live reading of the Good Will Hunting (1997) screenplay at New York's Skirball Theater.
2000: Late Night with Conan O'Brien Internship
In 2000, John Krasinski interned as a scriptwriter on the show Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
2001: Brown University Graduation
In 2001, John Krasinski graduated from Brown University, where he studied English and playwriting.
2005: The Office Premiere
In 2005, John Krasinski began his role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom "The Office".
March 2006: Commercials for Ask.com
Beginning in March 2006, John Krasinski began narrating a series of commercials for Ask.com.
2006: A New Wave Film Appearance
In 2006, John Krasinski co-starred in the film A New Wave.
2007: Smiley Face and License to Wed Appearances
In 2007, John Krasinski co-starred in Smiley Face and starred in License to Wed.
November 2008: Start of Relationship with Emily Blunt
In November 2008, John Krasinski began dating English actress Emily Blunt.
2008: Leatherheads Film Appearance
In 2008, John Krasinski appeared in Leatherheads, directed by George Clooney, portraying Carter "the Bullet" Rutherford.
January 19, 2009: Brief Interviews with Hideous Men Premiere
On January 19, 2009, John Krasinski's directorial debut, Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
August 2009: Engagement to Emily Blunt
In August 2009, John Krasinski became engaged to English actress Emily Blunt.
2009: Away We Go and It's Complicated Appearances
In 2009, John Krasinski appeared in the films Away We Go and It's Complicated.
2009: People's Sexiest Men Alive
John Krasinski was listed as one of People's Sexiest Men Alive in 2009.
July 10, 2010: Marriage to Emily Blunt
On July 10, 2010, John Krasinski married English actress Emily Blunt in Como, Italy.
2011: Something Borrowed Film Appearance
In 2011, John Krasinski appeared in the film Something Borrowed.
2011: New Era/MLB Ad Campaign
In 2011, John Krasinski, a fan of the Boston Red Sox, starred in a New Era/MLB ad campaign with Alec Baldwin, playing off the rivalry between the Red Sox and Baldwin's preferred team, the New York Yankees.
September 11, 2012: Attack on Benghazi
In 2016, Krasinski starred in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi based on the attack by Islamic militants on September 11, 2012 on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
December 28, 2012: Promised Land Release
On December 28, 2012, Promised Land, co-produced and co-written by Krasinski, was released.
2012: Promised Land Film Appearance
In 2012, John Krasinski appeared in the film Promised Land.
2012: Big Miracle and Nobody Walks Appearances
In 2012, John Krasinski starred in Big Miracle and Nobody Walks.
February 2013: Special Mention Award at Berlin International Film Festival
In February 2013, the movie Promised Land received Special Mention Award at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival.
2013: The Office Finale
In 2013, John Krasinski concluded his role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom "The Office".
2013: Sunday Night Production Founding
In 2013, John Krasinski founded the production company Sunday Night Productions with Allyson Seeger.
2013: Monsters University Voice-over and Sunday Night Productions
In 2013, John Krasinski performed voice-over work in Monsters University and established his production company, Sunday Night Productions.
2014: Manchester by the Sea Collaboration
In 2014, John Krasinski collaborated with Matt Damon on Manchester by the Sea.
2014: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Book Release
In 2016, Krasinski starred in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi based on Mitchell Zuckoff's 2014 book 13 Hours.
April 2, 2015: Lip Sync Battle Debut
On April 2, 2015, Lip Sync Battle, executive produced by Krasinski, debuted on Spike.
2015: Lip Sync Battle Co-creation
In 2015, John Krasinski co-created the reality show Lip Sync Battle.
January 24, 2016: The Hollars Premiere at Sundance
On January 24, 2016, "The Hollars" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
May 2016: Dry Powder Play Run Completion
In May 2016, Krasinski's Off-Broadway play "Dry Powder" completed its run at The Public Theater in New York City.
July 2016: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination
In July 2016, Lip Sync Battle received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Structured Reality Program category.
September 2016: Past Forward Premiere
In September 2016, Krasinski co-starred in the short film Past Forward for Prada, which premiered at Milan Fashion Week.
October 2016: Good Will Hunting Live Reading
In October 2016, John Krasinski directed a live reading of the Good Will Hunting screenplay at New York's Skirball Theater.
2016: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Release
In 2016, John Krasinski appeared in the film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.
2016: 13 Hours and The Hollars Release
In 2016, John Krasinski starred in "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" and directed "The Hollars".
2016: Manchester by the Sea Release
In 2016, the drama "Manchester by the Sea", based on an original idea by Krasinski, was released to critical acclaim.
July 2017: Release of Detroit
In July 2017, John Krasinski's film Detroit, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was released. The movie is set during the 1967 Detroit riots and coincided with the 50th anniversary of the events and the anniversary of the Algiers Motel incident.
August 31, 2018: Premiere of Jack Ryan
On August 31, 2018, the television series Jack Ryan, starring and produced by John Krasinski, premiered on Amazon Video. Krasinski is the fifth actor to portray the character. The series was renewed for a second season four months before the premiere.
2018: Fundraising for Malala Fund
In 2018, John Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt partnered with the Omaze foundation to raise money for the Malala Fund.
2018: Jack Ryan Series Debut
In 2018, John Krasinski began playing the title character in the Amazon Prime Video thriller series "Jack Ryan".
2018: Directing and Starring in A Quiet Place
In 2018, John Krasinski directed and co-wrote the post-apocalyptic horror thriller film A Quiet Place, also co-starring with his wife Emily Blunt. The film was a critical and commercial success, leading Time magazine to name Krasinski one of the 100 most influential people.
2018: A Quiet Place Release
In 2018, John Krasinski directed, co-wrote, and co-starred in the horror film "A Quiet Place".
2018: People's Sexiest Men Alive
John Krasinski was listed as one of People's Sexiest Men Alive in 2018.
October 2019: Fundraising Campaign for Family Reach
For his 40th birthday in October 2019, John Krasinski launched a viral fundraising campaign for Family Reach, raising more than $500,000.
October 2019: Acquisition of IF by Paramount Pictures
In October 2019, John Krasinski's fantasy comedy IF was acquired by Paramount Pictures. Krasinski wrote, directed, produced, and co-starred in the film.
2019: Lip Sync Battle End
In 2019, John Krasinski's show Lip Sync Battle ended.
2019: People's Sexiest Men Alive
John Krasinski was listed as one of People's Sexiest Men Alive in 2019.
March 2020: Start of Some Good News Web Series
In March 2020, John Krasinski launched the web series Some Good News (SGN) on YouTube in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series focused on positive news and featured various celebrities.
March 20, 2020: Initial Scheduled Release of A Quiet Place Part II
Originally scheduled for March 20, 2020, the release of A Quiet Place Part II, directed and written by John Krasinski, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 17, 2020: Virtual Prom Hosted by Krasinski
On April 17, 2020, John Krasinski hosted a livestream virtual prom for high school students whose proms were canceled due to the pandemic. The event had 210,000 viewers and included live performances from various artists.
May 2020: Launch of Some Good Merch
In May 2020, John Krasinski partnered with several organizations to launch Some Good Merch, an online store raising funds for social causes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Starbucks Foundation agreed to match up to one million dollars in donations.
June 2020: Donation Options Added for Racial Justice Organizations
In June 2020, in response to widespread protests against racial injustice, John Krasinski's Some Good Merch added donation options for the Black Lives Matter organization and the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.
December 2020: Some Good News Holiday Special and Donations
From March to December 2020, John Krasinski and his Sunday Night Productions team created multiple fundraising and donation opportunities through their Some Good News web show. On the show's ninth episode, a holiday special in December 2020, FedEx committed to donating $5 million to Toys for Tots Holiday Drive.
December 2020: Toys for Tots Added as Charitable Option
In December 2020, John Krasinski's Some Good Merch added Toys for Tots as an additional charitable donation option after the release of the ninth episode of Some Good News.
2020: Fundraising for Family Reach
In 2020, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt raised an additional $456,000 for the Family Reach organization.
2020: Hyundai Super Bowl Commercial
In 2020, John Krasinski starred in a popular Super Bowl commercial for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata's Smart Park feature alongside other Bostonians.
2020: A Quiet Place Part II Release
In 2020, John Krasinski wrote and directed the sequel to A Quiet Place, "A Quiet Place Part II".
January 20, 2021: Inauguration Celebration Address
On January 20, 2021, John Krasinski spoke at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris's inauguration celebration via a remote address from his home office.
May 2021: Production Deal and Cameo Appearance
In May 2021, John Krasinski's production company, Sunday Night Productions, signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures. Also in May 2021, Krasinski had a cameo appearance in the film Free Guy.
May 28, 2021: Release of A Quiet Place Part II
On May 28, 2021, A Quiet Place Part II, directed and written by John Krasinski, was released after being delayed due to COVID-19. The film was a box office success and received positive reviews.
2021: Some Good Merch Raised over $2 Million
By 2021, John Krasinski's Some Good Merch initiative had raised over $2 million for multiple social causes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initial donations were made to World Central Kitchen, the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, Direct Relief, Trauma Free World, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
May 2022: MCU Debut as Reed Richards
In May 2022, John Krasinski made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
June 2022: Voice of Superman in DC League of Super-Pets
In June 2022, John Krasinski voiced Superman in the animated film DC League of Super-Pets.
2023: Jack Ryan Series Conclusion
In 2023, John Krasinski concluded his role as the title character in the Amazon Prime Video thriller series "Jack Ryan".
May 24, 2024: Release of IF
On May 24, 2024, the film IF, written, directed, produced by and co-starring John Krasinski, was released.
2024: IF Film Release
In 2024, John Krasinski directed and starred in the comedy-drama film IF.
2024: Criticism for Rogers Commercial
In 2024, John Krasinski received criticism for appearing in a Canadian televised commercial for Rogers, during a labor dispute with Canadian union actors, with his appearance viewed as scabbing.
2024: First Man on People's Sexiest Men Alive List
In 2024, John Krasinski was the very first man on the People's Sexiest Men Alive list.
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