Early Life and Education of John Krasinski: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of John Krasinski, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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

October 20, 1979: John Krasinski's Birth

On October 20, 1979, John Burke Krasinski was born. He is an American actor and filmmaker.

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1988: Operation Breakthrough

In 2012, Krasinski starred in the movie Big Miracle, which covers Operation Breakthrough, the 1988 international effort to rescue gray whales from being trapped in ice near Point Barrow, Alaska.

1997: Graduation from Newton South High School

In 1997, John Krasinski and B. J. Novak graduated from Newton South High School.

1997: Good Will Hunting Release

In October 2016, Krasinski directed a live reading of the Good Will Hunting (1997) screenplay at New York's Skirball Theater in a one-off stage appearance of both the original stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon along with Emily Blunt. Good Will Hunting was originally released in 1997.

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2000: Internship at Late Night with Conan O'Brien

In 2000, John Krasinski interned as a scriptwriter on the show "Late Night with Conan O'Brien".

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2001: Graduation from Brown University

In 2001, John Krasinski graduated from Brown University, where he studied English and playwriting.

November 2008: Begins Dating Emily Blunt

In November 2008, John Krasinski began dating English actress Emily Blunt.

August 2009: Engaged to Emily Blunt

In August 2009, John Krasinski became engaged to English actress Emily Blunt.

July 10, 2010: Marriage to Emily Blunt

On July 10, 2010, John Krasinski married English actress Emily Blunt in Como, Italy.

September 11, 2012: Attacks in Benghazi

In 2016, Krasinski starred in Michael Bay's biographical war film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi about the events on September 11, 2012, where six members of Annex Security Team fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya after waves of attacks by Islamic militants.

2014: Publication of 13 Hours

In 2016, Krasinski starred in Michael Bay's biographical war film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi based on Mitchell Zuckoff's 2014 book 13 Hours.

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.

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.

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.

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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