Cast members of 'The Office' who attended Ivy League schools, including John Krasinski.

Ivy League graduates star in 'The Office'

Cast members of 'The Office' who attended Ivy League schools, including John Krasinski.
Cast members of 'The Office' who attended Ivy League schools, including John Krasinski.

Ivy League graduates were also part of the Dunder Mifflin team.

In Scranton, Pennsylvania, the lives of ordinary office workers were portrayed in a humorous manner in the TV show "The Office," which aired from 2005 to 2013 and was filmed in a documentary style.

Some "The Office" cast members attended Ivy League schools before being cast in the hit sitcom.

Cast of "The Office"
Many members of "The Office" cast received an Ivy League education. (NBCU Photo Bank)

Who attended an Ivy League? The answer lies ahead.

1. John Krasinski

Prior to his 10-year stint on "The Office," John Krasinski attended Brown University.

In 2019, Krasinski, who graduated from Brown in 2001, returned to his alma mater to address the then graduating class.

After graduating from Brown and starring as Jim Halbert in "The Office," he has continued to have a successful acting career and has also taken on various roles within the industry.

Cast members of 'The Office' who attended Ivy League schools, including John Krasinski.
John Krasinski attended Brown University before "The Office" began. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)

In "A Quiet Place" and its sequel "A Quiet Place Part II," Krasinski both starred and directed.

In the upcoming 2024 movie "If," John Krasinski will not only act but also write and direct. The film marks a reunion for "The Office" cast members, including Steve Carell, who voices an animated, imaginary friend in the film.

2. Ellie Kemper

Princeton University graduate Ellie Kemper initially played field hockey before switching to improv comedy.

Erin Hannon, portrayed by Kemper on "The Office," earned her bachelor's degree in English from a highly respected university.

Kemper has appeared in TV shows like "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and films such as "Happiness for Beginners" and "The Secret Life of Pets" since "The Office" ended.

3. Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling, who graduated from Dartmouth College in 2001 with a degree in playwriting, is the alma mater of the actress who played Kelly Kapoor in "The Office" and starred in her first episode, titled "Diversity Day."

Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling went back to Dartmouth in 2018 to address the graduating class. (Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images)

Kaling returned to Dartmouth in 2018 to address the then graduating class.

Kaling played Kapoor in "The Office" and also served as writer, executive producer, and director for some episodes. The first episode she wrote and released was titled "Hot Girl," which featured American actress Amy Adams. This was the first of three episodes featuring "Hot Girl."

From 2012 to 2017, Kailing both created and starred in "The Mindy Project," a comedy series.

4. Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones played Karen Filippelli in 26 episodes of "The Office," appearing in season 3 and season 7. She is also known for her role as Ann Perkins in "Parks and Recreation."

In 1997, Jones graduated from Harvard University. She returned to the university in 2016 to deliver a speech to the graduating class.

Jones starred in films such as "On the Rocks" with Bill Murray and "Klaus" with Joan Cusack, as well as TV shows like Netflix's "BlackAF."

by Ashlyn Messier

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