Kit Harington is a British actor best known for his role as Jon Snow in the fantasy drama TV series Game of Thrones, for which he has gained worldwide recognition and fame.
Quick Facts
| celebrated Name: | Kit Harington |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Christopher Catesby Harington |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 36 years old |
| Birth Date: | 26 December 1986 |
| Birth Place: | Acton, London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | English |
| Height: | 1.73 m |
| Weight: | 77 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Rose Leslie (m. 2018) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Actor, producer, and screenwriter |
| Net Worth: | $15 million |
Kit Harington Biography
Christopher Catesby Harington was born in Acton, London, on December 26, 1986. His father, businessman David Richard Harington, and mother, dramatist Deborah Jane Catesby, are both actors. Kit Harington has an older brother named John Harington.
Kit Harington attended The Chantry School in Worcestershire, where he moved with his family. He then studied drama and theater at Worcester Sixth Form College before graduating from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2008.
Kit Harington Age, Height, Weight
Kit Harington was born on December 26, 1986, is 36 years old as of today. His height is 1.73 m, and he weighs 77 kg.
Career
Kit Harington began acting in theaters while still in high school, appearing in two plays: War Horse and Posh. Following that, in 2011, he won the major role of Jon Snow in the Game of Thrones series, which was Kit Harington’s TV debut and has been his most popular appearance.
Kit Harington’s first major role in a television film was in Silent Hill: Revelation, which was released in 2012. He has appeared in several films, including the romantic historical disaster film Pompeii, the drama history film Testament of Youth, the epic fantasy action film Seventh Son, the comedy 7 Days in Hell, and the spy film MI-5.
His voice acting credits include the animated fantasy action film How to Train Your Dragon 2, the video game Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, and the video game Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Kit Harington, along with several other actors, appeared in a UNHCR video titled What They Took With Them.
Kit Harington’s 2017-2018 appearances include another season of Game of Thrones, a western thriller film called Brimstone, a drama history miniseries called Gunpowder, which he developed and executive produced, and a drama film called The Death and Life of John F. Donovan.
He has also appeared in television commercials, including one for the luxury vehicle Infiniti and another for the Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.
Kit Harington Achievements and Awards
Kit Harington has received numerous award nominations, but he has only won a few of them. So far, he has received the Young Hollywood Award for Actor of the Year (2013), the Empire Hero Award for Game of Thrones, and the Gold Derby TV Award for Best Drama Supporting Actor (Game of Thrones).
Kit Harington received the Giffoni Experience Award at the Giffoni International Film Festival in 2017.
Kit Harington’s Net Worth in 2024
Kit Harington’s net worth is estimated to be more than $15 million as of March 2024. He made his fortune from the Game of Thrones series, other series and films he’s appeared in, and commercials he’s done. Kit Harington’s salary for Game of Thrones episodes ranges between $300,000 and $500,000. His 2017-2018 series and films include Brimstone, a miniseries called Gunpowder, and The Death and Life of John F. Donovan, a drama film.
Kit Harington is one of the world’s most talented actors today. He is best known for his role as Jon Snow in the Game of Thrones series, which catapulted him to fame in the television industry. Kit Harington proposed to Rose Leslie in 2017 and the couple is now happily married.
