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BIO

He studied at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and made his professional acting debut with the lead role as Albert Narracott in the critically acclaimed West End play War Horse at the National Theatre in 2009.


In 2011, his breakthrough role as Jon Snow in the HBO epic fantasy television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019) earned him international recognition and several awards, including a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2019 and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2016 and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2019.
Harington developed, produced and starred in the BBC drama series Gunpowder (2017) based around the leading role of his ancestor Robert Catesby in the Gunpowder plot. His film roles include the historical romance film Pompeii (2014) and the British period drama Testament of Youth (2014). He also voiced Eret in the How to Train Your Dragon film series.
Harington was cast as Dane Whitman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals, which was released in November 2021.

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STAGE CREDITS

Slave Play Slave Play
[West End]
Jim () [Replacement]
True West True West
[West End]
West End Production, 0
Austin
Doctor Faustus Doctor Faustus
[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2016
Faustus
War Horse War Horse
[West End]
West End Transfer, 2009
Albert Narracott

Productions

Slave PlaySlave Play
 
[West End, ] [Replacement]
Associate Producer[Replacement]

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MTC Reveals Bess Wohl as the 2025-2026 Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipie Photo
MTC Reveals Bess Wohl as the 2025-2026 Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship Recipient
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced Tony-nominated playwright Bess Wohl as the 2025-26 recipient of MTC’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship, which is awarded annually.
Irish Stand-Up Star Emma Doran Will Embark on UK And Ireland Tour Photo
Irish Stand-Up Star Emma Doran Will Embark on UK And Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025

Smash hit Irish comedian and viral online star Emma Doran has announced a UK and Ireland tour with brand new stand-up show Emmaculate.
Billy Magnussen and Kit Harington to Headline Horse Racing Comedy CHARIOT Photo
Billy Magnussen and Kit Harington to Headline Horse Racing Comedy CHARIOT
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 1, 2024

Kit Harington and Billy Magnussen are set to headline Steve Pink’s new outrageous horse racing comedy Chariot. The movie follows Paul Rovia, an oversized jockey, as he seeks redemption after causing a major racing accident that gets him suspended from the sport for two years.
HBO Renews INDUSTRY For A Fourth Season Photo
HBO Renews INDUSTRY For A Fourth Season
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024

HBO has renewed the critically acclaimed original drama series INDUSTRY, from Bad Wolf, for a fourth season. Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the series concludes its eight-episode third season on Sunday, September 29 on HBO and Max.
Video: SLAVE PLAY West End Trailer Photo
Video: SLAVE PLAY West End Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

An all new trailer has been released for the West End production of Slave Play. Check out the video here!
Show of the Week: Save Up To 42% on Tickets to SLAVE PLAY at the Noel Coward Theatre Photo
Show of the Week: Save Up To 42% on Tickets to SLAVE PLAY at the Noel Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

Save up to 42% on tickets to Slave Play at the Noel Coward Theatre. Tickets are now available from £17.25.
SLAVE PLAY in London Will Offer 'Pay What You Can' Lottery; Plus New Rehearsal Photos Photo
SLAVE PLAY in London Will Offer 'Pay What You Can' Lottery; Plus New Rehearsal Photos!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

The sign up for the ‘Pay What  You Can’ lottery for Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris, and  directed by Robert O’Hara, launches today. Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos here!
New 42 Reveals Lineup For 2024 New Victory Dance Program Photo
New 42 Reveals Lineup For 2024 New Victory Dance Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

New 42 has revealed the 2024 New Victory Dance lineup, featuring diverse and innovative dance performances aimed at young audiences.
Photos: See First Look at Season 3 of HBO's INDUSTRY Starring Kit Harington Photo
Photos: See First Look at Season 3 of HBO's INDUSTRY Starring Kit Harington
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024

The eight-episode third season of the critically acclaimed HBO Original drama series INDUSTRY, from creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, will debut SUNDAY, AUGUST 11. INDUSTRY gives an insider’s view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex and drug fueled blitz of international bank Pierpoint & Co’s London office. Take a look at the new photos!
Full Cast Announced for the UK Premiere of SLAVE PLAY with Kit Harington and More Photo
Full Cast Announced for the UK Premiere of SLAVE PLAY with Kit Harington and More
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

As rehearsals begin,  the full creative team and understudies have been revealed for the UK premiere of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris. Learn more about the new members of the team here!
Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios Photo
Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.
Jenna Russell Will Lead FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios This Year Photo
Jenna Russell Will Lead FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Olivier-Award winning stage legend Jenna Russell will star as ‘Ada Harris’ in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan.
Cast Revealed For Schools' Tour Of William Shakespeare's HENRY V Photo
Cast Revealed For Schools' Tour Of William Shakespeare's HENRY V
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the Donmar LOCAL schools' tour of William Shakespeare's Henry V, directed by the Donmar's former Resident Assistant Director Dadiow Lin.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kit Harington been in?

Kit Harington has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Kit Harington been in?

Kit Harington has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Kit Harington's first West End show?

Kit Harington's first West End show was War Horse which opened in 2009

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