John Krasinski Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Hey, I'm John Krasinski.

And this is the Wired Autocomplete Interview.

I'm pretty sure three or four of them are

my mom's questions.

All right, perfect.

Is John Krasinski an Eagles fan?

Absolutely not.

I'm offended you even asked.

I'm a Patriots fan and I'm still not over it.

Is John Krasinski Polish?

Yes, I am.

That last name is not Irish and it is not fake.

Is John Krasinski married to Jenna Fischer?

Contrary to popular belief, no.

I'm actually married to Emily Blunt

and I feel pretty good about it.

Is John Krasinski related to Jane?

Pretty sure you mean Jane Krakowski

and she is not related to me,

though I get it, I totally get it.

Who is John Krasinski?

That's a great question and a big question.

My identity is still something I'm searching for,

so thank you for giving me an anxiety attack by even asking.

Shouldn't have thrown it so hard, I'm sorry.

Did John Krasinski play basketball?

Yes, I did!

Not, not great.

I'm actually the smallest of my family, that's true.

I'm 6'3-ish and my brothers are 6'8 and 6'9

so as you can sort of surmise,

I was not the best basketball player in my family.

Did John Krasinski play lacrosse?

For one day.

I don't how this is a Google search,

but I feel like you've been spying on me since I was young.

But I definitely suited up, got a stick, got hit once,

and was like, thanks for playing, everybody.

And I retired, right then and there.

Where is John Krasinski go to college?

I was lucky enough to go to a school that I adore

and it changed my whole life.

It was Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Did John Krasinski win Lip Sync Battle?

You're damn right I did.

Lip Sync Battle is a blast

and something that I am so excited and proud of.

It is the stupidest idea I ever had

and the most fun idea I ever had.

And in the battle with Anna Kendrick,

I feel like I won, but

you know, officially she did, whatever.

How did John Krasinski

and George Clooney?

Oh, there's more.

Become friends?

I won a radio contest.

It was in North Carolina, no.

I did a movie with George.

He cast me in a movie that he directed called Leatherheads.

And George has been not only a friend, but a mentor,

and been incredible to me every step of the way.

How to John Krasinski hairstyle?

Pretty sure that's grammatically incorrect.

But that's okay, I understand.

Thank you.

This hairstyle, I don't even know what's happening right now

'cause I can't see it.

My hair just kinda does this

when you put any kinda product in.

But without product, it lays completely flat.

It's not impressive.

How did John Krasinski become famous?

I don't know if this is an aggressive question.

I was on a show called The Office

and I literally became famous overnight.

One day I was a waiter

and then the next day, I was Jim from The Office.

It has been the greatest honor of my life

to be able to have that crazy opportunity,

so I appreciate it.

Is John Krasinski related to Richard Nixon?

Boy, I wish I could make a joke about that.

But I'm just frightened.

I don't know where you're coming from on that

and I'm nervous to ask you.

But if you want to elaborate later, we will never meet.

Is John Krasinski friends with Rainn Wilson?

Yes, luckily, everybody on The Office is great friends.

I remember somebody asking me, you know,

what season did you guys start hating each other?

And I said never.

Truly, to the last day, they were more than friends,

they're family.

We don't see each other as much as we would like to,

but yes, absolutely yes.

Is John Krasinski smart?

Judging from this interview, no.

I'm not, like, smartest, but I feel like I'm smart enough

to be sitting here answering Google questions.

Is John Krasinski in Bojack Horseman?

Yes, I am.

I played Secretariat.

Is John Krasinski able to open this by himself?

Is John Krasinski Chuck?

Nope, I'm not.

I guess we look alike?

I think Zach's very handsome,

so I'll take it as a very nice compliment, so thank you.

What color are John Krasinski's, come on, eyes?

Hazel and that is my daughter's name.

When she's four-years-old and I said,

my eyes are hazel and that's your name,

she's like, I don't get it.

And I don't know if I get it, but it was purposeful.

What happened at John Krasinski's yard sale?

Jimmy Kimmel had a yard sale prank on me,

where he put all my stuff out on a lawn.

I really thought he was selling all my stuff

and I kind of blew a gasket.

And I woke up six weeks later and I'm fine.

I'm fine now, thank you for asking.

What movie did John Krasinski direct?

Most recently, the movie A Quiet Place,

which I'm really excited about.

Not only career-wise is it something different,

it's a genre move and it's really fun.

But this is actually a love letter to my kids, this movie.

What got me into the idea of directing it

was not the scares.

It was the idea of family

and what would you really do to protect your kids.

So this movie, I'm really, really proud of

and if you wanna check it out, that'll be awesome.

What has John Krasinski been in?

I've been in a bunch of stuff.

First and foremost, I was in a show called The Office.

The American version of The Office.

Big difference there, let's be honest.

There's a lot of people that are

having that debate right now.

I actually wanted to join the US show

because of the UK show.

It was my favorite show ever.

And I said it was so perfect

that the Americans would only screw it up.

And I said that in my audition.

And the guy I was talking to was like,

I'm the guy creating the show and will be your boss.

Not anymore.

And it turns out I got the job, thank God.

Can John Krasinski speak Polish?

No, I can speak Polish words that are related to food.

I should learn.

I've gone and visited Poland and had the best time ever.

If you haven't gone, it's pretty amazing.

Krakow is one of the best cities in the world.

So check it out.

This is sponsored by Krakow.

Can John Krasinski sing?

1000% no.

And I would prove it to you right now,

but it would become an internet viral sensation.

Oh, remember when John lost everything in his career?

That's what would happen if I sang for you.

My wife can sing, so at least someone can in my family.

Last one, I think.

There's 40 more, okay great.

Where is John Krasinski from?

A town outside of Boston, Massachusetts called Newton.

My parents still live there.

Where is John Krasinski right now?

I'm in the Condé Nast building in New York City.

I'll be here for approximately the next minute and a half,

if you can get here fast enough.

Good luck.