Kit Harington may be most known for his role as Jon Snow on Game of Thrones," but he's had many other roles from the stage to the big screen. We take a look at his rise to fame.

Kit Harington. Actor: Game of Thrones. Kit Harington was born Christopher Catesby Harington in Acton, London, to Deborah Jane (Catesby), a former playwright, and David Richard Harington, a businessman.

Kit Harington. Actor: Game of Thrones. Kit Harington was born Christopher Catesby Harington in Acton, London, to Deborah Jane (Catesby), a former playwright, and David Richard Harington, a businessman.

Kit Harington is dipping back into the world of Game of Thrones for the newly launched Legends game. The Emmy-nominated actor plays off his Jon Snow past in a new ad (below) that’s full of references to his iconic character.

Kit Harington and Jennifer Ehle have signed on for the Spooks movie. The pair will join original star Peter Firth for the big screen adaptation of the popular UK spy series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

HBO’s fantasy series Game of Thrones was a global phenomenon until it was let down by an anti-climactic ending. The show was known for its surprises and shocks when it came to fan-favorite characters and none was more under threat constantly than Kit Harington ’s Jon Snow.

Tyrion Lannister : Let me give you some advice, bastard. Never forget what you are, the rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor and it can never be used to hurt you. Jon Snow : What the hell do you know about being a bastard? Tyrion Lannister : All …

“ Game of Thrones ” veterans Sophie Turner and Kit Harington have been set to lead the cast of a gothic horror movie titled The Dreadful, Deadline reports this afternoon. Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl, Lucky, V/H/S/85) will be directing the film.

Game of Thrones: Created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss. With Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke. Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.

Portraying Jon Snow in the iconic TV series Game of Thrones brought Kit Harington immense fame and success on a global scale. His portrayal of the character not only played a crucial role in the series but also elevated his career, earning him two Emmy nominations and opening doors in the film industry.