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“I wanted to be an English teacher. I wanted to do it for the corduroy jackets with patches on the side. When I got to college, as I was walking across campus one day, I ripped off a little flyer for this sketch-comedy group. It ended up being one of the greatest things I've ever done.”

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John Krasinski, born on October 20, 1979, is an accomplished American actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Michael Scott in the television series 'The Office', for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. His success in film has been equally impressive, with notable performances in movies like 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Welcome to Marwen'. more

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