Learn more about Kit Young
Christopher William Young, known as Kit Young, is a British actor who gained major recognition through his role as Jesper Fahey in the Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone (2021–2023).
Apart from that, he has acted in the movies The School for Good and Evil (2022) and Out of Darkness (2022), for which he earned a Scottish BAFTA.
Kit, who is well-trained in theatre and whose performances combining charm, wit, and drama reveal a multi-faceted personality, has carved a niche for himself as a promising actor in the fields of television, film, and theatre.
Profile
- Full Name: Christopher William Young
- Stage Name: Kit Young
- Born: October 24, 1994
- Age: 31 years old
- Birthplace: Oxford, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Mixed (Scottish and Ugandan)
- Parents: Mr. Young and Mrs. Young
- Siblings: Hannah Young and Olivia Young
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Kit Young was born on 24 October 1994 in Oxford, England. He got to know the town of Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, quite well because it was his hometown.
His father is Scottish, and his mother Ugandan, which gave him a very culturally-rich mixed heritage.
His two sisters are Hannah Young and Olivia Young (“Liv”). His ethnicity is mixed between Scottish and Ugandan, and he was raised in a Christian family. Kit was a student of Abingdon School from 2008 to 2013.
He participated in the Abingdon Film Unit and also played the lead role in the school’s 2012 senior production of Candide.
He was a National Youth Theatre member, too. Later, he was formally trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he graduated with a BA Honours in Acting in 2017.
The initial stage productions, youth theatre, and family support that nurtured his creativity provided an excellent grounding point for his acting profession.
Career
Kit Young first started as a child actor with small parts and being in the background, e.g., in the TV film Walter’s War and the Oxford Playhouse shows Cinderella and Dick Whittington.
He also ventured into theatre on a professional basis, securing an Ian Charleson Award nomination for his work on stage.
Kit Young got his big break in acting through TV with his roles in Endeavour (2019) and other work. He reached international fame through the role of Jesper Fahey, the comical sharpshooter, in Shadow and Bone (2021–2023).
He is a film actor as well and has been in The School for Good and Evil (2022), Out of Darkness (2022) — winning a Scottish BAFTA for Best Actor in Film — and The Origin (2022).
In 2025, he was the lead in the FX on Hulu series Alien: Earth. Alongside his continuous on-screen work, he is also engaged in theatre, with the 2025 adaptation of Emma as George Knightley at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, being one of his recent performances.
Kit Young has made a reputation for engaging performances and a preference for roles that are colourful yet deeply human.
Award and Nominations
- Scottish BAFTA (British Academy Scotland Awards) – Best Actor in Film Winner for Out of Darkness (2024)
- Ian Charleson Award – Nomination for theatre performance
Total number of awards and nominations: 3 (1 win and 2 nominations).
Social Media
Instagram: @kittheyounger
Personal Life
Kit Young, 31, is single. He has guarded his love life very closely with no confirmed public relationships or ex-partners widely reported.
He does not have any children. Kit is very attached to his family and often points to his mother as a main source of inspiration. He has also said that acting is something that he does for his parents and two sisters.
Even though he is becoming more well-known in the industry, he leads a simple life and highly respects his privacy.
Controversy
Kit Young has, so far, been a role model for maintaining a good, professional image in the public eye. As of the year 2026, he has not been involved in any controversies, legal issues, public disputes, or scandals.
He is appreciated for his dedication to the art and for staying humble despite the fame.
Net Worth
Kit Young’s wealth is roughly between $1 million and $2 million US dollars.
A great part of his earnings is derived from his roles in TV series (Shadow and Bone, Alien: Earth) and films (The School for Good and Evil, Out of Darkness), and to a lesser extent, theater work and royalties from streaming services.
His income will likely go up as he takes on more prominent roles and works on bigger projects.
Filmography
- Walter’s War (early TV film)
- Endeavour (2019)
- Shadow and Bone (2021–2023) – Jesper Fahey
- The School for Good and Evil (2022)
- Out of Darkness (2022)
- The Origin (2022)
- Alien: Earth (2025) – Tootles/Isaac
- Additional theatre credits include Julius Caesar, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and Emma (2025) as George Knightley
Total number of Filmography: 8 (including released television, film, and notable projects).
Conclusion
Starting from his period at Abingdon School and furthering his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, to nailing his role as Jesper Fahey in Shadow and Bone and earning the award for Out of Darkness, Kit Young is an actor who can do a lot of different things.
At the age of 31, his magnetism, liveliness, and persistence have not only yielded him nods from the critics but also a steadily increasing fan base internationally.
Thanks to his ethnically diverse roots, a solid foundation in theater, and a desire to undertake significant and challenging roles, he is one of the very few shining stars in both the British and world entertainment industries.
