John Krasinski
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John Burke Krasinski (born October 20, 1979) is an American actor, film director and writer. He is widely known for playing Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom The Office from 2005 to 2013. He has also appeared in several films including License to Wed (2007), Leatherheads (2008), Away We Go (2009), It's Complicated (2009), Something Borrowed (2011), Aloha (2015), 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), Detroit (2017), and A Quiet Place (2018), which he also directed and co-wrote. Also in 2018, Krasinski returned to television portraying the titular character in the Amazon series Jack Ryan.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Krasinski reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of John Krasinski's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Krasinski remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in David and Ryan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Krasinski Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Krasinski's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Krasinski.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fountain of Youth | Luke Purdue | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | IF | Dad / Marshmallow (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Cities of the Future | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | David and Ryan | Britt (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | DC League of Super-Pets | Clark Kent / Superman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Reed Richards | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Free Guy | Silhouetted Gamer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | A Quiet Place Part II | Lee Abbott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | David Blaine: The Magic Way | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Next Gen | Project 77 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Quiet Place | Lee Abbott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Detroit | Attorney Auerbach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Animal Crackers | Owen Huntington (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Past Forward | Man #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Hollars | John Hollar | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Born in China | Narrator: American version (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi | Jack Silva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Aloha | John "Woody" Woodside | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Prophet | Halim (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sleep Cycle | Insomniac #3 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mistaken for Strangers | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Frank McCay (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy | Self - Letter Reader | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Office Retrospective | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nobody Walks | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Office: Secret Santa Pack | Jim Halpert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Promised Land | Dustin Noble | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | Adam Carlson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Muppets | John Krasinski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Something Borrowed | Ethan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | It's Complicated | Harley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Brief Interviews with Hideous Men | Ryan / Subject #20 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Away We Go | Burt Farlander | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Monsters vs Aliens | Cuthbert (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Leatherheads | Carter Rutherford | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Smiley Face | Brevin | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | A New Wave | Gideon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | License to Wed | Ben Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Lancelot (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience | Camp Muckamungus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Sam Walsh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Holiday | Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration | Paper Badge Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Doogal | Additional voices (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Duane Hopwood | Bob Flynn | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Jarhead | Corporal Harrigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Taxi | Messenger | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | State and Main | Judge's Assistant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Untitled Jack Ryan Film | Jack Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
John Krasinski - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Krasinski?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Krasinski is "David and Ryan" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has John Krasinski acted in?
John Krasinski has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Krasinski?
Other notable films include "Free Guy", "The Prophet", and "Born in China".