Kit Harington

Biography

Christopher Catesby "Kit" Harington is an English actor born on December 26, 1986, in London, England. A graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Harington's career spans celebrated work in both theatre and on screen, but he is globally renowned for a single, iconic role.

Breakthrough and Television Career

Harington's professional acting career began on the stage. He landed the lead role of Albert Narracott in the National Theatre's original production of War Horse in 2007, a performance that earned him significant recognition.

The Defining Role: Jon Snow

In 2011, Harington achieved international fame with his breakout role as Jon Snow in the HBO fantasy epic Game of Thrones. His portrayal of the brooding, complex hero, who evolves from an illegitimate son to a pivotal leader in the fight for Westeros, made him a global household name. The role earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe nomination.

Recent Television Projects

Since the conclusion of Game of Thrones, Harington has continued his work on the small screen in various anthology and limited series, including:

Modern Love (2021): Appearing in a standalone episode in the romance anthology series.

Extrapolations (2023): A role in the Apple TV+ climate change drama.

Industry (2024): Joining the HBO/BBC drama series for a role.

Gunpowder (2017): He also starred in and co-produced this historical mini-series as his ancestor, Robert Catesby, the mastermind behind the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.

Film and Voice Work

Harington has balanced his TV commitments with roles in feature films and voice acting:

Pompeii (2014): Starring as the lead, Milo, a slave-turned-gladiator, in the historical disaster film.

Testament of Youth (2014): He delivered a critically praised performance as Roland Leighton in this WWI drama based on the memoir of Vera Brittain.

Eternals (2021): Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dane Whitman.

How to Train Your Dragon Trilogy (2014–2019): Providing the voice for the dragon trapper, Eret, Son of Eret, in the final two animated films.