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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

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

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Photos: First Look at Kit Harington in A TALE OF TWO CITIES Series from MGM+ Photo
Photos: First Look at Kit Harington in A TALE OF TWO CITIES Series from MGM+
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026

MGM+ and the BBC have released first-look images from the new four-part drama adaptation of Charles Dickens’ literary classic, A Tale of Two Cities, featuring Kit Harington, François Civil, and Mirren Mack. Take a look at them now.
92NY Harkness Dance Center to Present GALLIM: BLUSH in April 2026 Photo
92NY Harkness Dance Center to Present GALLIM: BLUSH in April 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) will present GALLIM: BLUSH at Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center.
Photos: Freckle Productions' ZOG UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Photos: Freckle Productions' ZOG UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

All new photos have been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog. Check out photos from the show here!
INDUSTRY to Conclude with Season Five at HBO Photo
INDUSTRY to Conclude with Season Five at HBO
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026

HBO has renewed the drama series Industry, from Bad Wolf, for a fifth and final season. Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the series concludes its eight-episode fourth season on Sunday, March 1.
Video: Watch a Preview from Episode 8 of INDUSTRY Season 4 Photo
Video: Watch a Preview from Episode 8 of INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 23, 2026

HBO has shared a preview from the upcoming episode of the hit drama series Industry. Titled 'Both, And,' the eighth episode of Season 4 will air on Sunday, March 1, at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. Check out the promo now.
Video: Watch a Preview from Episode 7 of INDUSTRY Season 4 Photo
Video: Watch a Preview from Episode 7 of INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026

HBO has shared a preview from the upcoming episode of the hit drama series Industry. Titled 'Points of Emphasis,' the seventh episode of Season 4 will air on Sunday, February 22. Check out the promo now.
Video: Watch a Preview from Episode 6 of INDUSTRY Season 4 Photo
Video: Watch a Preview from Episode 6 of INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026

HBO has shared a preview from the upcoming episode of the hit drama series Industry. Titled 'Dear Henry,' the sixth episode of Season 4 will air on Sunday, February 15. Check out the promo now.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek from Episode 5 of INDUSTRY Season 4 Photo
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek from Episode 5 of INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

HBO has shared a sneak peek from the upcoming episode of the hit drama series Industry. Titled 'Eyes Without a Face,' the fifth episode of Season 4 will air on Sunday, February 8, at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. Check out the promo now.
HBO Max to Debut Episodes of INDUSTRY and A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Early Photo
HBO Max to Debut Episodes of INDUSTRY and A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Early
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

Season 4, episode 5 of Industry and season 1, episode 4 of A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms will premiere early globally on HBO Max on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 at 12:01am PT/3:01am ET ahead of their respective HBO airings on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8.
HBO and Boiler Room to Host INDUSTRY Season 4 Party in New York City Photo
HBO and Boiler Room to Host INDUSTRY Season 4 Party in New York City
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2026

On January 29, HBO and music platform Boiler Room will come together for “Boiler Room x HBO’s Industry: New York,” an exclusive New York City event in celebration of the fourth season of HBO Original drama series Industry.
Cast and Creatives Set For UK and Ireland Tour of ZOG Photo
Cast and Creatives Set For UK and Ireland Tour of ZOG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved story Zog will fly back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, followed by a special summer season at London's Cadogan Hall.
Video: HBO Shares Episode 4 Sneak Peek of INDUSTRY Season 4 Photo
Video: HBO Shares Episode 4 Sneak Peek of INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026

HBO has shared a sneak peek from the upcoming episode of the hit drama series Industry. Titled '1000 Yoots, 1 Marilyn,' the fourth episode of Season 4 will air on Sunday, February 1, at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. Check out the promo now.
Video: Check Out a Sneak Peek of Episode 3 of INDUSTRY Season 4 Photo
Video: Check Out a Sneak Peek of Episode 3 of INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

HBO is previewing the latest episode of Industry with a new sneak peek from the series. Check it out now, and tune into the third episode of Season 4 on Sunday, January 25 at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
Video: HBO Drops Final Trailer for INDUSTRY Season 4 Photo
Video: HBO Drops Final Trailer for INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 22, 2025

HBO Max has released the final trailer for Season 4 of the drama series Industry, debuting on Sunday, January 11, on HBO. Check out the trailer for the new season now.
Video: HBO Drops Teaser Trailer for INDUSTRY Season 4 Photo
Video: HBO Drops Teaser Trailer for INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025

The fourth season of the HBO Original drama series Industry will debut Sunday, January 11, on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Check out the newly released teaser trailer now.
Kit Harington and Mirren Mack to Star in MGM+’s New A TALE OF TWO CITIES Series Photo
Kit Harington and Mirren Mack to Star in MGM+’s New A TALE OF TWO CITIES Series
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

MGM+ will release a new four-part drama adaptation of Charles Dickens’ literary classic, A Tale Of Two Cities, starring West End alum Kit Harington, François Civil, and Mirren Mack.
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.
Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd Photo
Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 12, 2024

In just over a week, one of the most-anticipated shows of the season officially opens on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard is back, straight from its acclaimed run in London, and this time, Tony-nominated and Olivier-winning director Jamie Lloyd is at the helm. ​
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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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