Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 26/12/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Acton, London |
Latest News about Kit Harington
Kit Harington expressed genuine anger over a fan petition demanding a remake of Game of Thrones Season 8 with competent writers, stating 'How dare you?' in an interview with the New York Times. He emphasized his frustration with fans questioning the work of capable writers after he spent 10 years on the role.
Kit Harington definitively ruled out any return as Jon Snow in future Game of Thrones projects, including audiobooks or spin-offs, during a Variety interview. He stated, 'No, god no. I don't wanna go anywhere near it. I spent 10 years doing that. Thanks, I'm alright,' putting to rest speculation about his potential comeback.
Kit Harington was cast as Sydney Carton in the upcoming BBC One miniseries A Tale of Two Cities, adapted from Charles Dickens' novel of the same name. This new role marks his return to British television in a major literary adaptation following his long-running stint as Jon Snow.
Kit Harington signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), marking his return to the agency where he previously worked. The actor, known for earning two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for Game of Thrones, joins CAA to manage his growing film and theater career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Christopher Catesby Harington |
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| Nickname | Kit |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 77 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Southfield Primary School (1992 to 1998), Chantry High School in Martley (2003) |
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| College | Worcester Sixth Form College (2003-2005), Central School of Speech and Drama (2008) |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate in Drama and Theatre (2003–05) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Not known |
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| Ethnicity | English, with some Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh, and Dutch, as well as distant Spanish, German, and French, and remote Italian, Polish, Lithuanian, Austrian, and Danish |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones actor, since 2012) |
| Relationship Status | Married to Rose Leslie |
| Wife | Rose Leslie |
Family
| Father | David Richard Harington (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Deborah Jane (Former Playwright) |
| Brother | John Harington |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Children | Son (born 2020), Daughter (born 2022) |
Career
| Debut | TV - Jon Snow, Game of Thrones (2011), Vincent in Silent Hill: Revelation 3D (2012) | ||||
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| Upcoming Projects | Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities (BBC One miniseries, cast September 2025) | ||||
| Agency | CAA |
Favourites
| Favourite Film | The Shining (1980) |
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| Favourite Director | David Lynch |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kit Harington smokes. | |
| 2. Kit Harington drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was inspired by Ben Whishaw as Hamlet in 2004 and joined drama school. | |
| 4. Before pursuing acting, he aspired to be a cameraman, war correspondent, or journalist. | |
| 5. While still in drama school, he played Albert in War Horse at the National Theatre. | |
| 6. He was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television for his role in GoT. | |
| 7. Kit Harington voiced Eret in How to Train Your Dragon 2. | |
| 8. He won Actor of the Year at the Young Hollywood Awards. | |
| 9. He has been nominated for 12 different awards and won two. | |
| 10. His ancestor, Sir John Harrington, invented the toilet seat in 1596. | |
| 11. Kit Harington is related to a Royal Blood Line, including King Charles II of England, King William I of England, Hugh Capet, King of the Franks, and Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor. | |
| 12. He is named after the playwright and poet Christopher Marlowe. | |
| 13. Kit Harington is scared of flying, spiders, and injections. | |
| 14. Before Game of Thrones, he had never had long hair. | |
| 15. He came to his Game of Thrones audition with a black eye from a fight at McDonald's, which he believes helped him secure the role. |