Kit Harington has been a part of one of the most successful TV shows in the last decade. The Game of Thrones actor gained popularity and fandom with his portrayal of the famous character Jon Snow. The English actor has since also starred in some of the biggest Hollywood movies including MCU’s Eternals. Ever wondered how much the GoT star has made?
Kit Harington Personal Info
Name: Christopher Catesby ‘Kit’ Harington
Date of Birth: 26 December 1986 (36 years)
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Place of Birth: Acton, London
Nationality: British
Height: 5 ft 6 inches
Weight: 77 kg
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Rose Leslie
Kids: One son (name not revealed)
Profession: Actor
Kit Harington Net Worth 2023
It comes as no surprise that the GoT actor makes money in huge numbers, given his award-winning performances and popularity. The English actor’s net worth is reported to be $16 million. Kit rose to fame with his role in HBO’s Game of Thrones series as Jon Snow in 2011. The show garnered a vast amount of popularity and his role as Jon Snow also won him a few notable nominations and accolades.
Apart from his role in the hit HBO series, Kit has also been a part of some of the highest-grossing movies. These include How To Train Your Dragon 2, How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Pompeii, and Eternals. Even though Eternals did not perform as well as other MCU movies, there’s no doubt that the stars were paid hefty checks for their roles.
Here’s a look at Kit Harington‘s net worth growth:
- Net Worth in 2023- $16 million
- Net Worth in 2022- $14 million
- Net Worth in 2021- $12 million
- Net Worth in 2020- $10 million
- Net Worth in 2019- $9 million
- Net Worth in 2018- $8 million
Kit Harington’s Salary For GoT
There have been no reports on Kit’s salary for the first four seasons of Game of Thrones. However, we do have the information about Kit’s paychecks for the following seasons. By the fifth season, the show was insanely popular and Jon Snow was a regular character, so it was natural that the actor be paid handsomely.
- Season 5 & 6: $300,000 per episode ($5,100,000 total for both seasons)
- Season 7 & 8: $500,000 per episode ($6,500,000 total for both seasons)
This means that Kit made a total of $11,600,000 off his role in GoT for the last four seasons alone.
Awards & Recognitions
- Young Hollywood Awards Winner: Game of Thrones (2013)- Actor of the Year
- Critics Choice Television Awards Nominee: Game of Thrones (2016)- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- People’s Choice Awards Nominee: Game of Thrones (2019)- Favorite Male Actor
- Critics Choice Awards Nominee: Game of Thrones (2020)- Best Actor in a Drama Series
- Golden Globes Nominee: Game of Thrones (2020)- Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series (Drama)
- Primetime Emmy Awards Nominee: Game of Thrones (2016)- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Primetime Emmy Awards Nominee: Game of Thrones (2019)- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Jon Snow Actor’s Assets & Endorsements
The 36-year-old is no stranger to living a luxurious lifestyle. Owing to his massive success as an actor, Kit enjoys his share of wealth.
House: The GoT actor has got several properties in England. He resides in a grand rural estate situated in Suffolk, England with his wife. Kit also purchased a beautiful 15th-century country home which is undoubtedly luxurious and perfect for quiet getaways.
Cars: Actors and their love for cars are a tale old as time. Naturally, Kit is known to own a gorgeous collection of automobiles including some timeless classic cars. These include-
Jaguar F Type- valued at $71,300
Land Rover Defender 90- valued at $56,400
Audi F103- value unknown
Movies and TV shows aren’t the only ones funding the British actor’s starry lifestyle. Kit has also worked with some of the biggest brands and designers for endorsements. He was the face of Jimmy Choo in 2014 and 2015. Then in 2016, the actor became the face of Nissan. In 2018, Kit Harington was seen with his GoT co-star Emilia Clarke in a commercial featuring Dolce & Gabbana’s The One fragrance.
Kit Harington’s Personal Life
The British star was born in Acton, England to parents Deborah Jane and Sir David Robert Harington. Through his paternal family, Kit’s eighth grandfather was Charles II of England. He was fascinated by films and movies at a very young age and started participating in school plays.
Kit Harington’s only known girlfriend-turned-wife is his GoT co-star Rose Leslie. The couple met on the sets of Game of Thrones and started dating in 2011. However, they broke up briefly before reigniting their relationship and officially confirming their status in 2016. The couple announced their engagement in a very old-fashioned style with an ad in The Times in 2017. They tied the knot in 2018 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In February 2021, Kit and Rose were blessed with a baby boy whose name they have not revealed to the public. In March 2023, it was reported that they are expecting their second child.
