Kit Harington is a well-known English actor who acted in many films, television series, and theatres. He is best known as Jon Snow in the fantasy television series The Game of Thrones and Robert Catesby in the miniseries Gunpowder. The kit has been performed in many stages shows in theatres. He is one of the award-winning actors in the Hollywood industry.
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The early life of Kit Harington
Kit Harington was born in Acton, London, England. His father is Sir David Harington, a businessman, former playwright Deborah Jane, and 15th Baronet. His mother’s name is Deborah Jane, and she is a homemaker. Kit was born and brought up in a Royal British family, and his great grandfather was King Charles II.
There is no information about his siblings; maybe he is the only child in his family. Kit spent his early life in his birthplace Acton, and after that, he moved to Worcestershire with his family when he was 11 years old. The kit has got interested in acting after watching the film, and he wants to start his career as an actor in the future.
Kit Harington education
Kit Harington attended Southfield Primary School for his primary education from 1992 to 1998. After that, he moved to Worcestershire, joined Chantry High School in Martley, and graduated in 2003. After high school, he joined Worcester Sixth Form College and studied drama and theatres from 2003 to 2005. In 2005, Kit moved to London, joined the Central School of Speech and Drama, and graduated in 2008.
Personal details of Kit Harington
| Real Name | Christopher Catesby Harington |
| Celebrity Name | Kit Harington |
| Profession | Actor |
| Age | 35 Years old |
| Date of Birth | December 26, 1986 |
| Birth Place | Acton, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Zodiac | Capricorn |
Body Measurements of Kit Harington
| Height in Centimetres | 173 Cm |
| Height in Inches | 5 Feet 8 Inch |
| Weight in Kilograms | 77 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 169 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 43-32-14 Inch |
| Chest Size | 43 Inch |
| Waist Size | 32 Inch |
| Biceps Size | 14 Inch |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Spouse Name | Rose Leslie |
Kit Harington’s personal life
Kit was born in Acton, London, England, on December 26, 1986, to Sir David Harington and Deborah Jane. His full name is Christopher Catesby Harington, and he is 35 years old as of 2022. Kit was not in a relationship with anyone previously. In 2019, Kit suffered from mental health and wellness facility and underwent treatment because of personal issues.
Kit Harington’s net worth
Kit Harington is an actor who acted in many films, stage shows, and television series. He is estimated to have a net worth of $ 14 million as of 2022, and he will get a salary of $ 1.1 million per episode.
Kit Harington relationship
Kit Harington was in a relationship with Rose Leslie, and they both first met while acting together in the series Game of Thrones in 2011. They have both been in a relationship for more than eight years, and in 2017 they both announced they’re about their engagement. Then on June 23, 2018, they both got married in a grand ceremony held at Rayne Parish Church, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In September 2020, she posted her pregnancy photoshoot, and they welcomed their baby in 2021. Kit and his wife did not disclose any information about their child.
Kit Harington Awards and Achievements
Kit was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for the series Game of Thrones in 2012. Then in the same year, he was nominated for awards like the IGN Award for Best TV Hero, Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actor on Television, and many others. In 2013, he was nominated for the Young Hollywood Awards for the Actor of the Year for acting in the Game of Thrones series.
In 2015, Kit won the Empire Award in the Empire Hero Award category along with his cast. In 2017, he won the Giffoni Experience Award at Giffoni Film Festival. In 2019, Kit was nominated for Best Actor – Television Series Drama, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Best Actor on Television, and many others for The Game of Thrones.
Kit Harington’s career in Theatre
Kit started his acting career in Theatre after graduating from college, and he first acted in the Royal National Theatre and New London Theatre from 2008 to 2009. In 2010, he performed in the play Posh at Royal Court Theatre. In 2016, Kit acted in the play Doctor Faustus in Duke of York’s Theatre, and from 2018 to 2019, he acted in the play True West as Austin in Vaudeville Theatre. In 2022, Kit acted in the play Henry V at Donmar Warehouse.
Kit Harington’s career in television series
In 2011, Kit Harington first acted in The Game of Thrones as Jon Snow which ran for more than eight years and ended in 2019. In 2015, Kit acted as Charles Poole in the television film 7 Days in Hell. Also, in 2017, he acted in the miniseries Gunpowder as Robert Catesby and worked as an executive producer and creator for the series.
Kit acted in the series Criminal: the UK as Alex in 2020, and in 2018, he gave his voice to the character in the television film Zog. In 2021, Kit acted in Friends: The Reunion and in the romantic comedy series Modern Love as Michael.
Kit Harington’s career in films
Kit Harington first acted in Silent Hill: Revelation as Vincent Smith in 2011. In 2014, Kit acted in the romantic film Pompeii as Milo, in the series Testament of Youth as Roland Leighton, and acted in the fantasy film Seventh Son as Billy Bradley film and the same year; he gave his voice to the character in the animated film How to Train Your Dragon 2.
In 2015, Kit acted in the film Spooks: The Greater Good as Will Holloway; in 2016 acted in the film Brimstone as Samuel. Kit acted in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as John F. Donovan, and in 2019, Kit voiced in the animated film How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. In 2021, he acted in the film Eternals, and in 2022, he acted in Baby Ruby as Spencer.
