John Krasinski Birthday Special: From A Quiet Place to 13 Hours, These Roles Will Make You Forget He Played Jim Halpert in The Office
John Krasinski turns 40 today and we hope The Office star keeps entertaining us as he has been over the years. In a career spanning over 15 years in Hollywood, Krasinski has shown immense versatility. Check out some of his best movie roles inside.
In a film career that has spanned 15 years, John Krasinski has shown immense variety and has starred in everything from rom-coms to action films. Although he still remains to be most-loved for his portrayal of Jim Halpert on NBC’s The Office. From The Office to Jack Ryan and A Quiet Place, Krasinski has come a long way. Directed by John himself, A Quiet Place became one of his most successful films recently and now the actor is all set to come up with a sequel. The film starred him along with wife Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds in lead roles.
Krasinski celebrates his birthday on October 20 and as he turns 40 this year, we look at some of his best performances in films. John Krasinski Legit Had Tears Of Joy As Wife Emily Blunt Won Best Supporting Actress For 'A Quiet Place' At The SAG Awards 2019 - Watch The Cute Video!
1. A Quiet Place
In A Quiet Place, Krasinski and Emily Blunt portray a family that is forced to be silent because hypersensitive creatures are attacking anyone who makes noise. In addition to directing the movie, Krasinski also starred in it. The film received great reviews and also managed to become a success at the box office.
2.13 HOURS
In 13 Hours, Krasinski plays a member of an ex-military operations team that is assigned to protect the CIA when their base is attacked in Benghazi in September 2012. This was Krasinkski's first in an action film and definitely nailed it.
3. Big Miracle
In this 2012 film, Krasinski plays a news reporter who teams up with his ex-girlfriend (Drew Barrymore) on a campaign to save grey whales who are becoming trapped by ice in the Arctic Circle. The film made some good points with its environmental activism. A Quite Place Part II: John Krasinski Announces The Wrap of His Highly Anticipated Horror Sequel!
4. It's Complicated
In the star-studded drama including the likes of Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, John played Harley, the fiancé of Lauren Adler (Caitlin FizGerald), who is the first person to realize that her divorced parents may be rekindling their romance in this 2009 romantic comedy.
5. Aloha
Another multi-starrer drama consisting of Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone and Rachel McAdams, the film starred Krasinski as Woody who discovers that the future of his marriage may is in jeopardy when his wife's (Rachel McAdams) former love, Brian Gilcrest (Bradley Cooper), returns in Aloha.
While we are sure you plan to catch The Office re-runs on Jim Halpert aka John Krasinski's birthday if you plan to catch any of his movies, check these out. Tell us which is your favourite John Krasinski role in the comments below.
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