| Name | Kit Harington |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Source Of Wealth | Acting |
| Net Worth | $14 million |
| Residence | Suffolk, London |
Jon Snow was one of the fan-favorite characters from ‘Game of Thrones‘ and it was Kit Harington who made the role memorable. With a new spin-off based on Jon Snow, audiences are in for the intense and impressive act of Harington onscreen again.
The actor started his career in 2009 and has been in the industry for more than 10 years. He became interested in acting after watching a production of the Samuel Beckett drama, ‘Waiting For Godot’ at the age of 14. This led him to act in many school production during his academic life. Here’s more about the actor’s life.
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Kit Harington Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kit Harington has a net worth of $14 million. The English actor is famous for his role as Jon Snow in the hit series, ‘Game Of Thrones’. For the last two seasons, he received a salary of $1.1 million for every episode. This salary is the sixth-highest amount any actor has ever earned on a TV show. Through the show, the actor earned around $30 million. He started his acting career through various plays and then entered films and series.
Kit Harington’s Career
Kit Harington had been cast in the original production of ‘War Horse’ which gave him widespread recognition. And with his role in ‘Game of Thrones’, the actor became famous globally. Harington received much praise for his role as Jon Snow and for his incredible performance in all eight seasons. He was nominated for the primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role as Jon Snow. Kit debuted in films through his role in ‘Silent Hill: Revelation 3D’. He played Milo in the film Pompeii’which was one of his major lead roles.
Eret from ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ was voiced by Harington. Kit replaced Robert Pattinson in ‘Brimstone’ in 2016. The three-part historical drama ‘Gunpowder’ written by Harington came out in 2017. He starred and was also the executive producer. The actor was also part of many plays including ‘Posh‘, ‘True West’ and many others. He joined the ‘Eternals’ as Dane Whitman in 2019, thus being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Early Life And Marriage Of Kit Harington
Kit Harington was born in Acton, London to Deborah Jane and Sir David Robert Harington. His name Christopher was shortened to Kit and used to call him by this name. Through his paternal grandparents, Harington is related to the Royal family of England. The actor graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2008.
The ‘Gunpowder’ actor dated his ‘Game Of Thrones’ co-star, Rose Leslie in 2011 and they announced their engagement in September 2012. And later they tied the knot in June 2018 in Scotland. The duo welcomed a son in 2021. The actor went on a retreat for mental health and wellness which extended for a month. The retreat in Connecticut was to deal with stress and alcohol abuse.
Kit Harington Charity
Kit Harington contributes much to charity. The actor had donated an amount of approximately $9800 for a fundraiser by the fans. This was a donation to the UK charity Royal Mencap, which helps people with learning disabilities. The ‘Game of Thrones’ actor has also made generous contributions to UNHCR, Amnesty International, and Chance to Shine.
Kit Harington House
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie have a 15th-century Tudor farmhouse in East Anglia which they purchased in 2017. Leslie lovingly calls the house, “the house that Jon Snow built”. In 2020, the couple decided to renovate their home to welcome their first child. The rural estate cost the couple about $2.5 million. The Suffolk home has 7 bedrooms, a moat, and a swimming pool with a well-maintained garden. In the 8 acres, the property has a tennis court, croquet lawns, and stables. The house does give a medieval English vibe.
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