Kit Harington, 1986
Actors · December 26, 1986
Kit Harington
★ HOW OLD IS KIT HARINGTON?
Kit Harington is 39 years old, born December 26, 1986 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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★ LEDE
About
Kit Harington became a global phenomenon as Jon Snow in HBO's Game of Thrones, earning a Golden Globe nomination and two Emmy nods. Born in England on 26 December 1986, the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama graduate launched his stage career in 2009 with War Horse's lead role. Since the show's end, he's balanced prestige theatre—Henry V, Doctor Faustus, Slave Play—with streaming and film work including Marvel's Eternals and voice acting for How to Train Your Dragon. A Capricorn [birth fact].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kit Harington cemented his name through one role: Jon Snow in Game of Thrones (2011–2019), which brought him a Golden Globe nomination, two Primetime Emmy nominations, and two Critics' Choice Television Award nominations. Born 26 December 1986 in England, Harington trained at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama before making his professional debut in 2009 as Albert Narracott in the West End production of War Horse. His theatre credits span two decades—The Children's Monologues (2015), The Vote (2015), Doctor Faustus (2016), True West (2018–2019), the 2022 revival of Henry V, and Jeremy O. Harris's Slave Play (2024) in London's West End. On screen, he developed, produced, and starred as Robert Catesby in the 2017 BBC series Gunpowder, and has appeared in Modern Love (2021, Amazon Prime Video), Extrapolations (2023, Apple TV+), and Industry (2024–present, HBO/BBC One), earning critical acclaim for the latter. His film roles include Pompeii (2014), Testament of Youth (2014), The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2018), and Marvel's Eternals (2021), where he played Dane Whitman. He voiced Eret in the How to Train Your Dragon animated series (2014–2019). As an actor, Harington performs across stage, film, and television. A Capricorn born on the winter solstice [birth fact], Harington carries life-path number 8, associated with material mastery and ambition [enrichments].
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Harington trained at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. He made his professional acting debut in 2009 in the lead role of Albert Narracott in the West End production of War Horse, establishing himself in theatre before landing the audition that would change his life.
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Trivia
- He was nominated for a Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmy Awards for his role as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones.
- His full name is Christopher Catesby Harington; 'Kit' is his professional name.
- Beyond acting, Harington developed and produced the 2017 BBC drama Gunpowder, in which he also starred as Robert Catesby.
- He has voiced Eret across multiple films in the How to Train Your Dragon animated series from 2014 to 2019.
- He portrayed Dane Whitman in Marvel's Eternals (2021), joining the MCU.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Kit Harington extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kit Harington?
- Kit Harington is 39 years old (born December 26, 1986).
- When is Kit Harington's birthday?
- Kit Harington was born on December 26, 1986.
- What is Kit Harington's zodiac sign?
- Kit Harington is a Capricorn, born December 26, 1986.
- What is Kit Harington's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kit Harington was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Kit Harington from?
- Kit Harington is from United Kingdom.
- What does Kit Harington do?
- Kit Harington is a actor.
- Is Kit Harington still alive?
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