Since 2011, peter has portrayed Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series GOT.
For this series he won an Emmy for exceptional Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2011.
Harington was born London, Christopher Catesby Harington in Acton, to Deborah Jane (Catesby), a former playwright, and David Richard Harington, a businessman.
His mom named him after 16th century British playwright and poet Christopher Marlowe, whose first name was shortened to Kit, a name Harington prefers.
Harington's uncle is Sir Nicholas John Harington, the 14th Baronet Harington, and his paternal great-grandfather was Sir Richard Harington, the 12th Baronet Harington.
UK actress Emilia Clarke was born in London and grew up in Berkshire, England.