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Christopher Catesby “Kit” Harington (b.1986) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Jon Snow in the HBO fantasy television series Game of Thrones, for which he received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. 

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Kit Harington has spoken about his ADHD diagnosis, which he received during a 2019 rehab stint for alcohol issues, on The Hidden 20% podcast. He revealed ongoing struggles with mood swings since adolescence and the added challenge of fans conflating him with his “Game of Thrones” character, Jon Snow. Despite the heavy association with Snow, Harington has been focusing on his family life with Rose Leslie and their children. As for the anticipated Jon Snow spin-off, HBO has stated that it is not in active development. Harington’s story is one of resilience and sheds light on the personal battles faced by those living with ADHD.