Kit Harington
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Kit Harington is a well-known British actor best recognized for his portrayal of Jon Snow in the internationally acclaimed fantasy television series Game of Thrones. Born as Christopher Catesby Harington on December 26, 1986, in London, England, he has become one of the most recognizable faces in contemporary television. He spent his early years in London before relocating to Worcester at the age of 12. It was around this time that he discovered "Kit" was merely a nickname and not his given name. Despite the discovery, he chose to keep "Kit" as his professional identity due to his fondness for it.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 26 Dec, 1986
- Age
- 33 yrs
- Occupations
- Stage actor
Film actor
Actor
Television actor
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Acton
- residence
- Fundulea
- Education
- Central School of Speech and Drama
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- English actor
- Spouse
- Rose Leslie [M. 2018]
- Net Worth 2021
- 14 million
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Early Life and Education
As a child, Kit Harington considered a variety of career paths, believing that acting was more of a hobby than a viable profession. His perspective changed when he was accepted into the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Admission to the institution marked a pivotal point in his life, confirming his talent and reinforcing his desire to pursue acting professionally.
Game of Thrones Breakthrough
After graduating in 2008, Harington began his acting career on stage. One of his earliest notable roles was in the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, where he played a lead character entangled in the turmoil of World War I. Following this performance, he auditioned for the HBO series Game of Thrones.
Harington has remarked that he did not expect success in the audition, partly due to arriving with a black eye from a prior incident. Ironically, this may have contributed to his selection, adding a rugged edge to his screen presence. He secured the role of Jon Snow, a central and ultimately iconic figure in the series.
After the filming of the pilot episode, Harington was advised to grow a beard and refrain from washing his hair to better embody the character’s tough, gritty persona. Throughout the series, which premiered in 2011, his performance gained widespread acclaim, contributing to the show’s global appeal.
