Kit Harington – Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth

Who is Kit Harington?

Kit Harington is a British actor whose most notable role is as Jon Snow in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He became interested in acting after watching a theatrical production of ‘Waiting for Godot’ at the age of 14 He made the decision to pursue acting as a career option shortly. Kit obtained professional training from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama after completing his high-school graduation. He began participating in theater after graduating from the drama school.

His performance in the play ‘War Horse’ earned him two Olivier Awards. This prompted him to pursue acting as a career. The HBO fantasy-drama series ‘Game of Thrones’ was where he made his screen debut in 2011. He became an international star because of his portrayal of ‘Jon Snow’ in the series. Kit has played major roles in many acclaimed films since his highly successful stint on ‘Game of Thrones.’ The films he made that are most significant are ‘Testament of Youth,’ ‘Seventh Son,’ and ‘Brimstone.’ His voice has been used in a crucial role in the animated film ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2.’

Biography

Sir David Harington, 15th Baronet, and his wife, Deborah Catesby, were the parents of Kit Harington and they were born on December 26, 1986. His father works as a businessman, while his mother used to be a playwright. His ancestry is noble, with his great-grandfather being Sir Richard Harington, 12th Baronet, and his ancestry going back to Charles II of England, his eighth great-grandfather.

Kit was a student at Southfield Primary School. His family relocated to Worcester after he spent the first 11 years of his life in London. As he grew up, he developed a strong interest in journalism. Even though he had a passion for theater, he never considered it as a serious career option. Nonetheless, he frequently watched plays with his mother.

Watching the play ‘Waiting for Godot’ during his time at Cherry High School sparked his interest in acting. At the age of 14, he made the decision to pursue acting when he grew up. During his high school years, he appeared in numerous plays. After graduation, he made the decision to improve his skills by enrolling in acting classes. He later enrolled at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and earned his degree in 2008.

Personal Life

Harington and Rose Leslie started dating in 2011 before they appeared in the television series Game of Thrones. They broke up in 2013 but then got back together a year later. Their relationship was confirmed in March 2016 when they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Olivier Awards in London.

After getting engaged in September 2017, the couple became engaged in 2018 and married at Rayne Church in Kirkton of Rayne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Their first child was announced by the star in 2020. Together, they have borne two children, one male and one female.

Career

While still studying, Kit Harington was awarded his first theater role in 2008. Albert played a role in War Horse, which took place at the National Theatre. Between 2008 and 2009, Harington gained a lot of recognition with the play. In 2010, he played a pivotal role in the 2010 production of Posh.

In 2011, Harington made his mark by auditioning for the role of Jon Snow in the television series Game of Thrones. The role was given to him, and the show premiered in 2011. The show has been well received by critics and is still going on. While enjoying his significant international success, Kit was bombarded with numerous acting opportunities. In 2012, he became known for his big-screen debut in the supernatural horror film ‘Silent Hill: Revelation 3D.’ He portrayed the main character Vincent. Despite this, the film was a commercial and critical failure.

He has been in nine movies, including Pompeii (2014), Seventh Son (2014), and playing the voice of Eret in How to Train Your Dragon 2, and the third movie in the series to be released in 2019. Harington’s main role is the only television show he has appeared in. These are 7 Days in Hell (2015), a TV movie, and Gunpowder (2017), which was a three-episode series. His voice work has included characters in video games such as Game of Thrones (2015) and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016).

Kit was responsible for executive producing the miniseries ‘Gunpowder’ in 2017 that was inspired by the famous ‘Gunpowder Plot’ that took place in London in 1605. He played the role of Robert Catesby in the movie. Kit made an appearance in the 2018 film ‘The Death and Life of John F. Donovan’, which was highly criticized by critics. Kit’s involvement in theater has been active over the years, with appearances in plays such as ‘The Vote,’ ‘Posh,’ and ‘True West.’ Kit is the face of the fashion brand ‘Jimmy Choo’ and the ‘Dolce & Gabbana’ fragrance ‘The One.’

Harington’s prominence in the entertainment industry persists as of January 2025. He is scheduled to play a role in the upcoming film ‘Eternal Return’, which is scheduled to be released on May 15, 2025. In addition, he has been added to the cast of ‘The Family Plan 2’, a sequel to the action comedy, with Mark Wahlberg.

Filmography

Movies

• 2012 Silent Hill: Revelation
• 2014 Pompeii
• 2014 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Voice)
• 2014 Testament of Youth
• 2014 Seventh Son
• 2015 Spooks: The Greater Good
• 2016 Brimstone
• 2018 The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
• 2019 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Voice)
• 2021 Eternals
• 2022 Baby Ruby
• 2023 Blood for Dust
• 2024 The Beast Within

TV Series

• 2011–2019 Game of Thrones (TV Series)
• 2015 7 Days in Hell (TV Series)
• 2017 Gunpowder (TV Series)
• 2018 Zog (voice) (TV Series)
• 2019 Saturday Night Live (TV Series)
• 2020 Criminal: UK (TV Series)
• 2020 Zog and the Flying Doctors (voice) (TV Series)
• 2021 Friends: The Reunion (TV Series)
• 2021 Modern Love (TV Series)
• 2023 Extrapolations (TV Series)
• 2023 Lot No. 249 (TV Series)
• 2024 Industry (TV Series)
• 2025 Too Much (TV Series)

Net Worth

According to estimates, Kit Harington has a net worth of $14 million. His most prominent role is as Jon Snow on the popular TV series Game of Thrones. The reason for his wealth is his acting roles, brand endorsements, and other business ventures. The reason for his wealth is mainly due to his starring role in the popular TV series Game of Thrones, as well as his other movie and television appearances.

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