Christopher Catesby "Kit" Harington (born 26 December 1986) is an English actor who rose to fame playing the role of Jon Snow, one of the main characters in the series Game of Thrones. He starred as Albert Narracott in the original West End production of War Horse. Harington also played the lead role of Milo in the 2014 film Pompeii and Eret in How to Train Your Dragon 2.
Early life
Harington was born in London. He is the son of David Richard Harington and Deborah Jane (née Catesby), who was a playwright and taught creative writing for Birmingham University. He was named after Christopher Marlowe. He lived in London until he was eleven, then moved to Worcester, remaining there until he was eighteen, when he moved back to London.
Harington attended Southfield Primary School from 1992 to 1998. He then went on to attend Chantry High School till 2003. He attended Worcester Sixth Form College, where
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