<P> Christopher Catesby `` Kit '' Harington ( born 26 December 1986 ) is an English actor and producer . Born in Acton , Greater London , Harington studied acting at drama school , while starring in the National Theatre 's adaptation of War Horse . His film debut was in Silent Hill : Revelation ( 2012 ) . He has since appeared in films such as the romantic historical film Pompeii ( 2014 ) , the computer - animated fantasy film How to Train Your Dragon 2 ( 2014 ) and the British drama film Testament of Youth ( 2014 ) . </P>
<P> Christopher Catesby `` Kit '' Harington ( born 26 December 1986 ) is an English actor and producer . Born in Acton , Greater London , Harington studied acting at drama school , while starring in the National Theatre 's adaptation of War Horse . His film debut was in Silent Hill : Revelation ( 2012 ) . He has since appeared in films such as the romantic historical film Pompeii ( 2014 ) , the computer - animated fantasy film How to Train Your Dragon 2 ( 2014 ) and the British drama film Testament of Youth ( 2014 ) . </P>
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Christopher Catesby `` Kit '' Harington
Christopher Catesby `` Kit '' Harington