Career Timeline of John Krasinski: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of John Krasinski, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

John Krasinski is an American actor and filmmaker, most notably recognized for his role as Jim Halpert in the NBC sitcom "The Office," where he also contributed as a producer and director. He gained further acclaim for directing, co-writing, and starring in the horror film "A Quiet Place" (2018) and its sequel "A Quiet Place Part II" (2020). His work on "A Quiet Place" led to Time magazine naming him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2004: Cast in The Office

In 2004, John Krasinski was cast in the NBC sitcom "The Office", a remake of the successful British TV series.

2005: Premiere of The Office

In 2005, John Krasinski began his role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom "The Office".

2005: The Office Premiere

In 2005, John Krasinski began his role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom "The Office".

March 2006: Narrates Ask.com Commercials

Beginning in March 2006, John Krasinski narrated a series of commercials for Ask.com.

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.

2011: Stars in 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.

2013: Sunday Night Productions Founded

In 2013, John Krasinski founded the production company Sunday Night Productions with Allyson Seeger.

2013: Monsters University and Sunday Night Productions

In 2013, John Krasinski performed voice-over work in "Monsters University". He also established a production company, Sunday Night Productions.

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2013: The Office Concludes

In 2013, John Krasinski's role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom "The Office" came to an end. During the series, he was also a producer and occasional director.

2015: Lip Sync Battle

In 2015, John Krasinski co-created the reality show "Lip Sync Battle".

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July 2017: Release of Detroit

In July 2017, John Krasinski's only release of the year was Kathryn Bigelow's "Detroit". The film, set during the 1967 Detroit riots, was released around the time of the 50th anniversary of the events and on the anniversary of the Algiers Motel incident.

August 31, 2018: Jack Ryan Premieres on Amazon Video

On August 31, 2018, John Krasinski's "Jack Ryan" premiered on Amazon Video. Krasinski produces and stars as the title character, making him the fifth actor to portray the character.

2018: Raises Money for Malala Fund

In 2018, John Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt partnered with the Omaze foundation to raise money for the Malala Fund, which advocates for education rights for girls and women.

2018: Directing and Writing A Quiet Place

In 2018, John Krasinski directed and co-wrote the film "A Quiet Place", a post-apocalyptic horror thriller, where he also co-starred with his wife Emily Blunt. The film achieved critical and commercial success, leading to Krasinski being named one of Time magazine's 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".

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 to provide financial assistance to families coping with cancer treatment.

October 2019: IF Picked up by Paramount Pictures

In October 2019, John Krasinski's fantasy comedy "IF" was picked up by Paramount Pictures. Krasinski is set to write, direct, produce, and co-star in the film.

2019: Lip Sync Battle

In 2019, John Krasinski's show "Lip Sync Battle" concluded.

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March 2020: Krasinski Starts Some Good News

In March 2020, John Krasinski started a web series titled "Some Good News" (SGN) on YouTube in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting good news and featuring celebrities.

April 17, 2020: Krasinski hosts virtual prom

On April 17, 2020, John Krasinski hosted a livestream virtual prom for high schoolers whose proms were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event included live performances from Billie Eilish, Finneas, the Jonas Brothers, and DJ D-Nice and was watched by 210,000 viewers.

May 2020: Launches Some Good Merch

In May 2020, John Krasinski partnered with Sevenly, 5th Element, and the Starbucks Foundation to launch "Some Good Merch", an online merchandise store to raise financial support for social causes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 22, 2020: ViacomCBS Acquires Some Good News

On May 22, 2020, ViacomCBS announced they had acquired "Some Good News" to air on CBS All Access. However, Krasinski later confirmed that he and ViacomCBS did not move forward with development plans, and Krasinski would keep Some Good News in its original format on YouTube.

June 2020: Some Good Merch adds Black Lives Matter as donation option

In June 2020, in response to widespread public protests against racial injustice in the United States, John Krasinski's "Some Good Merch" added donation options for the Black Lives Matter organization.

December 2020: Toys for Tots added as a charitable option on Some Good Merch

In December 2020, following the release of the ninth episode of Some Good News, Toys for Tots was made available as an additional charitable option on Sevenly, which is an organization that provides toys to children whose families cannot afford to buy them around the Christmas holiday.

December 2020: FedEx donates to Toys for Tots

In December 2020, on the ninth episode of Some Good News, a "holiday special", FedEx committed to donating $5 million to Toys for Tots Holiday Drive.

2020: Raises Money for Family Reach

In 2020, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt raised an additional $456,000 for the Family Reach organization.

2020: Stars in Hyundai Super Bowl Commercial

In 2020, John Krasinski starred across fellow Bostonians Chris Evans, Rachel Dratch, and David Ortiz in a popular Super Bowl commercial for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata's Smart Park feature.

2020: A Quiet Place Part II Release

In 2020, John Krasinski wrote and directed the sequel, "A Quiet Place Part II".

January 20, 2021: Speaks at Biden and Harris's inauguration celebration

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. Krasinski also hosted his first episode of Saturday Night Live later that month.

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May 2021: Sunday Night Productions Signs Deal with Paramount

In May 2021, John Krasinski's production company, Sunday Night Productions, signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures.

May 28, 2021: Release of A Quiet Place Part II

On May 28, 2021, John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place Part II" was released to positive reviews, becoming a box office success and the first film of the pandemic era to cross $100 million at the domestic box office.

2021: Some Good Merch Raises 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.

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" as a member of the Illuminati.

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