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John Krasinski as Jim Halpert on "The Office"
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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."

Named one of five hot new stars in People Magazine's "Sexiest Man" issue, John Krasinski most recently was seen in the feature film "Jarhead," starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Sam Mendes. John Krasinski's feature-film credits also include "Kinsey," starring Liam Neeson and Laura Linney, and "Duane Hopwood," starring David Schwimmer and Janeane Garafalo (which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.) John Krasinski also recently filmed a role in "For Your Consideration" for director Christopher Guest.

Among John Krasinski's television credits are appearances in NBC's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and "Ed."

John Krasinski graduated from Brown University as an honors playwright and later studied at the National Theater Institute.

Born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, John Krasinski currently lives in New York City.






JOHN KRASINSKI: FACTS

How tall is John Krasinski? How old is John Krasinski? Where was John Krasinski born? Find out here.

Age: 30 years old
Birthday: October 20, 1979
Height: 6' 3"
Full Name / Real Name: John Burke Krasinski
Birthplace: Newton, MA




JOHN KRASINSKI: NEWS (4)


John Krasinski as Jim Halpert on "The Office" Critics' Choice Movie Awards 2010 Winners"The Hurt Locker" takes Best Picture and Best Director while "Avatar" walks away with a record 6 awards and "Inglourious Basterds" takes home 3. Read more...
Adam Lambert on "American Idol 8" Adam Lambert and Zac Efron to Present at 'Critics' Choice Awards 2010'Kristin Chenoweth will host the evening that will also feature Tobey Maguire, Bradley Cooper, Heather Graham,  John Krasinski, Meryl Streep and Kristen Bell among its many presenters. Read more...
"Precious" poster 16th Annual SAG Awards Nominations"Inglourious Basterds," "Precious" and "Up in the Air" lead the way for movies, while "30 Rock," "The Closer" and "Dexter" came out on top for TV. Read more...
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THE OFFICE: NEWS (41)


Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey and Chris Rock on "30 Rock" NBC Renews Thursday-Night Comedies"30 Rock," "The Office" and "Community" join the previously announced pickup of "Parks and Recreation" for the 2010-11 season. Read more...
Jada Pinkett Smith on "Hawthorne" 'NAACP Image Awards 2010' WinnersThe list of winners include Jada Pinkett Smith, Keri Hilson, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Mary J. Blige, Black Eyed Peas, Mo'Nique, "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," "Lincoln Heights" and "Precious." Read more...
Cast of "Glee" 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations"Up in the Air" and "Glee" set the pace in movies and TV respectively, while films "Nine," "Avatar," and "Inglorious Basterds" and TV shows "30 Rock," "Big Love," "Damages," "Dexter" and "Mad Men" also put in strong showings. Read more...
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JOHN KRASINSKI: TWEETS

March 9, 2010
Christ, really? I mean, I like John Krasinski, but he's really the frontrunner to be Captain America?
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The new Prez kinda looks like a curly headed John Krasinski. #lnwjf
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I wouldn't hate it, if I walked upstairs to my bed and John Krasinski was naked in my bed.. just sayin
less than an hour ago
Also: io9 writes that John Krasinski - Jim from "The Office" - could be the next Capt. America. Interesting.
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John Krasinski is rumored to be Marvel's top choice for the lead role in The First Avenger: Captain America
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John Krasinski joins "Something" romantic comedies
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I want to see John Krasinski nude!
less than an hour ago
@justin_cline I like John Krasinski, but Jim Halpert is no Capt. America. He's the nice guy dating the girl who ends up with Capt. America.
less than an hour ago
#entertainment John Krasinski joins "Something" romantic comedies (Reuters)
1 hour ago
John Krasinski rumored to be playing Captain America? Not sure how I feel about that one. Steve Rogers is more a "no nonsense" type hero ...
1 hour ago
Goodness, John Krasinski better not be Captain America.
1 hour ago
I've reached a new level of nerdy. I made a pic of John Krasinski as Jim Halpert holding his new baby as my laptop background. #nerdy
1 hour ago
John Krasinski no longer in running for Captain America - THANK BEASLEY GOD!
1 hour ago
Huh... John Krasinski as Captain America is seeming more and more likely...
1 hour ago
Note to self: Posts about John Krasinski are gangbusters, evidently.
1 hour ago
@Maria0305 What, srsly? John Krasinski as Captain America? I am just not seeing that at all.
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