Who is John Catesby Harington?
If you are a big fan of Game of Thrones, then you are in for a real treat learning about John Catesby Harington, a sibling to one of your favorite actors on the show.
John Catesby Harington is Kit Harington’s brother. Kit Harington is an English actor famous for his role as ‘John Snow’ on the Game of Thrones TV show.
This article details all you need to know about this celebrity brother’s life, career, family, and net worth. Below are a few facts before we dig in.
Quick Facts About John Catesby Harington
| Full Name | John Catesby Harington |
| Career | Classified |
| Age | January 7, 1984 (age 39) |
| Nationality | British |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
John Catesby Harington Biography
John Harington was born in London, United Kingdom, on January 7, 1984, and was 39 years old at the time of publishing this article.
He was born into a wealthy family in the United Kingdom. His father is Sir David Richard Harington, a successful businessman.
John’s mother, Deborah Jane Catesby, is a professional playwright and artist inspired by Christopher Marlowe. Christopher also inspired one of the world’s best writers, William Shakespeare.
She loved every bit of her profession and accomplished a lot in her career. Deborah Jane Catesby wedded Sir David Harington sometime in the 80s, and their marriage was blessed with two children, John Catesby Harington and his younger brother, Kit Harington.
Like his younger brother, John enjoys living a lowkey lifestyle free from the paparazzi that comes with being famous or being related to a famous person.
John and Kit Harington
Noticeably, although part of the entertainment industry, Kit tries as much as he can to avoid publicity and media attention. His absence from all social media platforms proves that Kit and John are introverts.
Since his rise to fame, Kit has refused to own a social media account for reasons best known to him. In an interview, he once said that his reason for staying off social media is because it’s draining and tends to take a lot of time that could be better spent being productive.
He also stated that the few times he tried to get on the internet, people’s comments about him and his profession really screwed with him, hinting that it messed up his confidence, so he learned not to look at the internet.
His experience led to his decision to avoid social media because he didn’t see its value, but he knew what it took from him: his confidence and self-worth.
He stated that it was difficult to maintain balance during and after the show, but his friends and family came running every time he asked for help.
Kit possibly learned to keep his head down from his older brother, who never wants to be seen or heard. But he avails himself for interviews and talk shows.
John Catesby Harington Career
Information on John’s career is currently unavailable due to his secretive lifestyle. According to our sources, John likely works in his father’s firm, in the private sector, or might own his own business.
John came into the limelight after his brother Kit became famous for his lead character role in Game of Thrones as ‘Jon Snow.’ Since then, John has experienced similar popularity for being related to the globally loved actor.
According to one source, John is one of the directors in his father’s business, responsible for the smooth running of the company and other businesses owned by his father.
His father, who is now aged, leaves most of the hard work to John to handle, as they have successfully worked together for years without disputes. John is happy with his position in the company and works tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of the company.
Under his management, his father’s business has experienced enormous growth over the years. As a result, his father is happy and satisfied with his work ethic.
Because everyone in the family works hard, they enjoy their leisure time together, and as a result, their love and bond grow stronger.
John Catesby Harington Age
Harington was born on January 7, 1984, and is 39 years old.
John Catesby Harington Wife, Girlfriend
John has never been a relationship person. He says he likes and enjoys his personal space and is still determining if he is currently ready to share that with anyone.
Lately, due to his secretive lifestyle, we cannot tell if he is in a relationship with anyone or has plans to marry.
However, his brother, Kit Harington, is married to Rose Leslie. He was best man at his brother’s wedding and ended his best-man speech with, “Judging from whom you’re getting married to today, it looks like you do know something, Jon Snow.”
John has never been involved in any scandal, and it hardly seems he ever will.
John Catesby Harington Brother, Kit Harington
Kit Harington is a famous British actor who gained massive recognition after his role in HBO’s Game of Thrones. He played the role of Jon Snow, the series’ main character.
He was born on December 26, 1986, and is 36. Although his name is Christopher Catesby Harington, a name his mother gave him because she was a fan of Christopher Marlowe, he prefers to be called ‘Kit.’
Kit didn’t always have the dream of becoming an actor. While growing up, he wanted to be a journalist or a cameraman. Just before graduating high school, he became interested in drama and art.
After high school, he studied Theatre Arts at the Worcester Sixth Form College, after which he attended a drama school.
While still at drama school, Kit landed a role in ‘War Horse.’ He later won two awards for his role in the play, increasing his recognition.
In 2011 he landed a role on HBO’s Game of Thrones which blew up his recognition and popularity. He is now married with one child.
Are Kit Harington and John Harington Related?
Yes. John Harington is Kit Harington’s older brother.
Who is John Catesby Harington’s Father?
His father is Sir David Harington, 15th Bt, a successful businessman, and baronet. His ancestor Invented the widely known flush toilet in the 50s.
John Catesby Harington Net Worth
John Catesby Harington has an estimated net worth of $5 million, resulting from his many investments and his father’s business salary.
Before now, we didn’t know how much he was worth, but thanks to VIPTEAROOM for finding this information out.
His brother Kit Harington has an estimated net worth of $20 million as of 2023.
John Catesby Harington Height and Weight
Catesby stands tall at 6 ft 2 inches and weighs about 75 kg.
John Catesby Harington Instagram, Social Media
He has stated that he has no intention of joining any social media platform now or any time soon. His decision is because of social media’s negative impact on his mental health and confidence.