Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 26/12/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Acton, London |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Kit Harington
Kit Harington was reported as joining HBO's Harry Potter television series as Gilderoy Lockhart after Nicholas Hoult exited the role because of scheduling conflicts. The role is slated for the season based on Chamber of Secrets, and Harington had previously voiced Lockhart in an Audible adaptation released in 2025.
First-look coverage confirmed Kit Harington as Sydney Carton in the upcoming four-part adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities. The series is set to premiere on BBC One in the UK and MGM+ in the US, with Harington also involved as part of the project.
Kit Harington was seen filming Army of Shadows in Liverpool, indicating active production on a new screen project in 2026. The sighting added to his recent run of television and film work after Game of Thrones.
Kit Harington said he remains in contact with only a small number of former Game of Thrones castmates, including Emilia Clarke, John Bradley, and Richard Madden. He said broader cast communication has been limited while reflecting on his life after the series.
Kit Harington criticized calls for a remake of Game of Thrones season 8, rejecting the idea that the final season needed to be redone with different writers. He said he was frustrated by the backlash and defended the effort put in by the show’s creators.
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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. |
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