John Krasinski (45) walked into the auditions for The Office knowing exactly what he wanted.
According to a fan page, he was an avid enthusiast of the British version of the show, and while the casting crew had him pegged for Dwight Schrute, he insisted on trying out for the equivalent of Britain’s Tim Canterbury—and thus he landed the role of Jim Halpert.
Halpert was a sales rep for the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin before transferring to Stamford in Season 3.
The two branches merged, and Halpert was promoted to assistant regional manager, then assistant manager alongside Micheal Scott (Steve Carell) in Season 6.
Jim Halpert is smart and affable, but also known for his pranks on Schrute. He gets engaged to Pam Beesly whom he would eventually marry and have two children with.
According to Screenrant, Krasinski and Jenna Fischer showed chemistry from the time they met, which helped convince the casting crew that he was right for Halpert.
The on-screen relationship has since gained recognition from Best Life (2020), U.S. Weekly (2022), and Yard Baker (2025) as one of the Best TV Couples of All Time.
For his role, Krasinski scooped an “Individual Achievement in Comedy” award (2006), two Online TV and Film Association accolades (2006, 2007), a Television Critics Award, two Writers Guild of America accolades (2007), two Teen Choice Awards (2007, 2008) and a recognition from TV Land (2008).
He also received International Online Cinema Awards (2006, 2007, 2009, 2011) and a Gold Derby Award for “Actor of the Decade” (2019), along with four ensemble awards and 21 nominations.
A November 2024 report by real estate outlet Realtor.com indicated that he was living in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife of 15 years, Emily Blunt (42), and his two daughters, Hazel (10) and Violet (8).
According to an August 1 Variety report, Krasinski is currently involved in the making of A Quiet Place: III as a writer, director, and producer.
According to a fan page, he was an avid enthusiast of the British version of the show, and while the casting crew had him pegged for Dwight Schrute, he insisted on trying out for the equivalent of Britain’s Tim Canterbury—and thus he landed the role of Jim Halpert.
Halpert was a sales rep for the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin before transferring to Stamford in Season 3.
The two branches merged, and Halpert was promoted to assistant regional manager, then assistant manager alongside Micheal Scott (Steve Carell) in Season 6.
Jim Halpert is smart and affable, but also known for his pranks on Schrute. He gets engaged to Pam Beesly whom he would eventually marry and have two children with.
According to Screenrant, Krasinski and Jenna Fischer showed chemistry from the time they met, which helped convince the casting crew that he was right for Halpert.
The on-screen relationship has since gained recognition from Best Life (2020), U.S. Weekly (2022), and Yard Baker (2025) as one of the Best TV Couples of All Time.
For his role, Krasinski scooped an “Individual Achievement in Comedy” award (2006), two Online TV and Film Association accolades (2006, 2007), a Television Critics Award, two Writers Guild of America accolades (2007), two Teen Choice Awards (2007, 2008) and a recognition from TV Land (2008).
He also received International Online Cinema Awards (2006, 2007, 2009, 2011) and a Gold Derby Award for “Actor of the Decade” (2019), along with four ensemble awards and 21 nominations.
A November 2024 report by real estate outlet Realtor.com indicated that he was living in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife of 15 years, Emily Blunt (42), and his two daughters, Hazel (10) and Violet (8).
According to an August 1 Variety report, Krasinski is currently involved in the making of A Quiet Place: III as a writer, director, and producer.