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Kit Harington Biography

Birth Name:

Christopher Catesby Harington

Birth Place:

London, England

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Descended from a viscount who served as Britain's Secretary of War at the turn of the 19th century, and is a nephew of a baronet; the family is listed in Burke's Peerage
Originally planned to be a journalist before deciding on acting
Starred in the World War I stage drama War Horse in London immediately after graduating from drama school
Made his TV debut in Game of Thrones
Named the new face of Jimmy Choo in 2015
Played the title role in Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York Theatre in the West End in 2016

2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2019Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated