David Richard Harington

David Richard Harington is a businessman who owns a bookstore. He is recognized as the father of English actor and producerKit Harrington. 

Kit Harington wanted to be a journalist 

Son of David Richard, Kit Harrington, is one of the most admired and commanding actor of Hollywood. 

Born on 26 December 1986 in Acton, which lies in London, he attended drama and theatre during his early days. 

A graduate of Central School of Speech and Drama, Kit wanted to be a journalist, cameraman, and a war correspondent at first. 

But when his first time acted drama won numerous awards and got great recognition, he jumped into the acting career. 

He got his first breakthrough in HBO drama ‘The Games of Thrones‘ as a role of Jon Snow. 

After rewarded with several awards and appreciation, he was picked for other seasons of the show as well. In 2017 he was among the list of highest-paid actors on television.

Married 

David is married to Deborah Jane Catesby, a former playwright. His son is married to Rose Leslie, co-actor of Game Of Thrones.

It was during July 2011 when Kit meets Rose Leslie for the first time in the set of ‘Games of Thrones.’ 

They were onscreen couples playing the role of Jon Snow and Ygritte in the show. 

The onscreen reel couple converted into real couple officially on 27 September, when the Kit announced his engagement to Rose publicly. 

But the couple were already together long before that and were dating since 2012. 

The rumor of their affairs came around when TMZ released the couple holding hands together. 

However, they have claimed all affairs rumors as fake and were friends only before.

Finally, David‘s son Kit married his reel life inamorata in real life on 23 June 2018. 

The nuptial ceremony was held at Rayne Church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in between his family members, friends, and celebrity co-workers. 

Adopt a traditional outfit for the wedding

No doubt, David‘s son Kit personality is handsome and adored by fans, but most of the time, he used to surprised people with his awful dresses. 

His outfit during public appearances made the public believed that he knows nothing about fashion. 

Just before six months of his wedding, he was titled as GQ‘s worst-dressed man. 

But the titles fade away when the pictures if his extra elegance and stylish looks from his wedding ceremony were released among the public. 

His decision to adopt the traditional morning suit with pinstripe trousers and a contrasting ivory waist coast for marriage complements him. 

Such types of outfits were designed during the 19th century for horse riding gentlemen and later progressed as the standard formal dress. 

The king of North used to wear such outfits. Renowned footballer David Beckham was also seen with the same stylish outfits for the royal wedding of Harry and Meghan.

Fall for wife while shooting in Iceland

Iceland is a beautiful and magical place for Kit. 

In an interview with Forbes, he has mentioned that it’s in Iceland, where he started falling for his wife while shooting for his popular show, ‘The Games of Star.’ 

His favorite memory of shooting the entire season of the show in Iceland. 

He called Iceland a beautiful place because the Northern Lights of the place are magical and because he falls in love there. 

The actor expressed that as he was captivated by her already plus, she was playing his love interest in the show, so it was easy falling in love with her.

Children

David has two children. Kit Harington‘s only sibling is John Catesby Harington. There is not much information about his personal life and profession except his name.

Net Worth

David Richard has not revealed his net worth until now. However, his son, Kit net worth is as follows:

Trivia

1. The famous and beloved actor Kit is known for his outstanding performance in widespread show ‘The Games of Thrones.’