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Kit Harington

Actor

Kit Harington

  • Born: 26 December 1986, Westminster, London, England
  • Estimated net worth: $6 million

Kit Harington is an English actor best known for his role as Jon Snow in the HBO series Game of Thrones. His portrayal of the character garnered critical acclaim and a strong fan following. Harington has also appeared in films such as Pompeii and How to Train…

About Kit Harington

Kit Harington is an English actor best known for his role as Jon Snow in the HBO series Game of Thrones. His portrayal of the character garnered critical acclaim and a strong fan following. Harington has also appeared in films such as Pompeii and How to Train Your Dragon. He is recognized for his distinctive voice and emotional depth in performances.

Born
26 December 1986, Westminster, London, England
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Spouses
Rose Leslie (2018-present)
Children
1 child, name not publicly disclosed
Parents
Deborah Harington, Richard Harington
Estimated net worth
$6 million

Fun facts about Kit Harington

  • Kit Harington comes from a family with a rich history in the arts, as he is a descendant of the famous playwright Christopher Marlowe.
  • He has a passion for history and even studied drama at the Royal Holloway, University of London.

Famous Kit Harington quotes

“The things I do for love.”
Game of Thrones, 2011
“I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls.”
Game of Thrones, 2011
“You know nothing, Jon Snow.”
Game of Thrones, 2011

Kit Harington: coming up

  • Eternal Return (Movie, Virgil)12 November 2026

Credits and dates: TMDB.

Kit Harington filmography

Cast (55)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Eternal Return MovieVirgil
2026A Tale of Two Cities TVSydney Carton7.4
2026The Dreadful MovieJago6.0
2025Variety & CNN Actors on Actors TVSelf5.5
2025The Family Plan 2 MovieFinn Clarke6.6
2025Too Much TVJessica's Father5.7
2024The Beast Within MovieNoah5.6
2024THE FAKE JON SNOW MovieJon Snow (fake)10.0
2024Blood for Dust MovieRicky5.9
2023A Ghost Story for Christmas: Lot No. 249 MovieAbercrombie Smith5.7
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2023Make My Money Matter Couples Therapy MovieUnknown character
2023Extrapolations TVNicholas Bilton6.1
2023Baby Ruby MovieSpencer5.1
2022Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg TVSelf2.8
2022Welcome to Wrexham TVSelf7.8
2022National Theatre Live: Henry V MovieHenry8.0
2022Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals MovieSelf - Dane Whitman7.1
2021Eternals MovieDane Whitman6.7
2021Friends: The Reunion MovieSelf7.8
2021The Game of Thrones Reunion Hosted by Conan O'Brien TVSelf7.5
2020Industry TVHenry Muck6.9
2019My Grandparents' War TVSelf7.3
2019Modern Love TVMichael7.3
2019Criminal: UK TVAlex7.2
2019Game of Thrones: The Last Watch MovieSelf7.0
2019The Death & Life of John F. Donovan MovieJohn F. Donovan6.9
2019How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World MovieEret (voice)7.8
2018Zog MovieSir Gadabout (voice)6.7
2017Gunpowder TVRobert Catesby6.8
2016Brimstone MovieSamuel7.1
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf6.1
20157 Days in Hell MovieCharles Poole6.5
2015Game of Thrones: The Musical MovieJon Snow
2015Spooks: The Greater Good MovieWill Holloway6.0
2015Game of Thrones: Spanish Kingdom Special MovieSelf
2015The Late Late Show with James Corden TVSelf - Guest5.1
2015Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience MovieJon Snow8.6
2015Testament of Youth MovieRoland Leighton7.2
2014Seventh Son MovieWilliam "Billy" Bradley5.5
2014How to Train Your Dragon 2 MovieEret (voice)7.7
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf - Guest5.1
2014Pompeii MovieMilo5.5
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Guest5.8
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf5.8
2013@midnight with Chris Hardwick TVSelf - Guest5.3
2012Silent Hill: Revelation 3D MovieVincent Carter5.6
2011The Jonathan Ross Show TVSelf - Guest5.2
2011Game of Thrones TVJon Snow8.5
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1971A Ghost Story for Christmas TVAbercrombie Smith7.4
TBAArmy of Shadows TVUnknown character
TBACount My Lies TVJay Lockhart
TBAThe Original Julian Reed MovieUnknown character
TBAChariot MovieUnknown character

Crew (4)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026A Tale of Two Cities TVExecutive Producer · Production7.4
2025Psychopomp MovieDirector · Directing
2025Psychopomp MovieScreenplay · Writing
2017Gunpowder TVCo-Executive Producer · Production6.8

Latest releases

Questions about Kit Harington

What was Kit Harington's first major role?

Kit Harington's first major role was as Jon Snow in HBO's Game of Thrones, which premiered in 2011 and significantly boosted his career.

Has Kit Harington won any awards?

Yes, Kit Harington has received several awards, including the SFX Award for Best Actor in 2013 for his work on Game of Thrones.

What are some of Kit Harington's most successful films?

Some of Kit Harington's most successful films include Pompeii (2014) and How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014), where he voiced the character Eret.

What is Kit Harington's estimated net worth?

Kit Harington's estimated net worth is $6 million, primarily earned through his acting career in television and films.

Is Kit Harington married?

Yes, Kit Harington is married to actress Rose Leslie, and they tied the knot in 2018.

How many children does Kit Harington have?

Kit Harington has one child with his wife Rose Leslie, although the name has not been publicly disclosed.

What other television shows has Kit Harington been in?

In addition to Game of Thrones, Kit Harington has appeared in the TV series Gunpowder (2017) and Modern Love (2019).

What is Kit Harington's educational background?

Kit Harington studied drama at the Royal Holloway, University of London, which laid the foundation for his acting career.