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.
Kit Harington
December 26, 1986 (age 37)
Acton, London, England, UK
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Bio
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.