Keith Harington is a British actor. John Snow of the "Game of Thrones"

Keith Harington is a talented, promising English actor. John Snow, the character of the series "The Game of Thrones", which has a multi-million audience, is the most famous role currently played by a young man. What are some interesting facts about the past and present of a rising star, why did he star in a cult telenovela?

The actor who plays John Snow: biography

Homeland of Christopher Harington is the British county of Worcestershire, where he was born in 1986. Theoretically, fans could see another person in the role of John Snow in the film adaptation of the popular saga "The Song of Ice and Fire", as in his childhood the boy did not dream about acting career. Kit imagined himself as a cameraman, then a journalist, but by the end of his studies at school he suddenly stopped at a theatrical high school. Harington easily became a student at a prestigious London university, then successfully combined his studies with playing in high school performances.

The actor who plays John Snow before winning his starring role has already managed to make himself known in the theatrical circles, taking part in several fashionable performances. Interestingly, it is the game in the theater that Keith Harington considers his true vocation, considering shooting in films and serials only as part of his profession.

The screen version of the novel "Song of Ice and Fire" is not the only loud project with his participation. Fans can enjoy the game of their favorite actor in the paintings "The Seventh Son", "Pompeii". It was especially difficult for Kit to prepare for the role in the last film, as he had to actively engage in the gym.

The Role of John Snow

The character played by Harington is one of the main characters in the acclaimed "Game of Thrones." John Snow is the illegitimate son of the Guardian of the North, who does not know his mother. Childhood of the boy, past in his father's house, can not be called happy, as he was constantly poisoned by his mother's dislike. Wanting to start a new life and prove himself, he abuts the brothers of the Night Watch, who protects the world of people from the terrible creatures of the night. In a short time, a simple steward achieves the position of lord-commander, leading the defense of the Wall.

The role of the brave and noble bastard is the one through which Keith Harington became known to the general public as a talented actor. John Snow is a character whose personality is surrounded by numerous legends. Fans propose a variety of theories about the origin of the boy, argue about who his real parents are. It was John Snow - the hero, whom the audience saw in the last frame of the 5th season of "The Game of Thrones". The question of whether a character is alive or dead, still stirs the public.

Casting "Games of Thrones"

The creators of the series allowed the author of "The Song of Ice and Fire" to participate in the confirmation of the actors for important roles. When George Martin was introduced to Keith Harington, he immediately liked the actor. John Snow in the series is slightly older than the book hero, who is only 14 years old at the beginning of the saga. Keith was twenty-five years old at the time of the filming of the first season.

The applicants for the role of the bastard from Winterfell were many. Some actors who did not have the chance to play the son of Lord Stark are involved in the series in a different capacity. However, the creators claim that it was Keith Harington who was originally considered by them as the main candidate. The decisive role was played not by the external resemblance to the book character, but by the talent with which the actor is endowed. John Snow from it turned out remarkable, in what heads of casting and did not doubt.

Harington about his hero

Keith, when asked questions about his resemblance to the character of the "Game of Thrones," answers that there are many differences. For example, Harington does not possess the courage of his hero, he is afraid of a lot of things, among them - traveling on an airplane, insects, injections. This did not stop the actor from sincerely becoming attached to his character, getting upset to tears, having learned about his death (which has not yet been proven).

Interestingly, Keith and the Winterfall bastard like the same girls. Rose Leslie, who played the beloved hero, who died tragically in the fourth season, in real life is the girl with whom the actor meets. John Snow would certainly approve of his choice.

Will the actor appear in the sixth season of the popular television series? Recently, Keith Harington shared with journalists information that his contract with the "Game of Thrones" will end when he is over thirty. Therefore, fans can hope for the return of their favorite character, which is John Snow. The actor's name, however, is not mentioned yet among those who will participate in the 6th season.