Peter Dinklage

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Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage (born June 11, 1969) is an American actor and producer. He gained international recognition and acclaim for his role as Tyrion Lannister on the HBO television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

Early Life

Peter Hayden Dinklage was born in Morristown, New Jersey, and grew up in Brookside, New Jersey. He was born with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. Dinklage attended the Delbarton School, a Catholic preparatory school for boys, where he developed an interest in acting. He later graduated from Bennington College in 1991 with a degree in drama.

Career

Early Career

Dinklage's first film role was in the 1995 comedy-drama Living in Oblivion. He played a frustrated actor with dwarfism who complains about his clichéd roles. His performance was well-received, and it helped him secure more roles in independent films.

Breakthrough and Game of Thrones

Dinklage's breakthrough came with the 2003 film The Station Agent, where he played the lead role of Finbar McBride. His performance earned him critical acclaim and several awards. However, it was his role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones that brought him widespread fame. The series, based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, became a global phenomenon, and Dinklage's portrayal of Tyrion was particularly praised for its depth and complexity.

Post-Game of Thrones Career

After Game of Thrones, Dinklage continued to work in both film and television. He starred in the 2018 film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which received critical acclaim. He also voiced characters in animated films such as The Angry Birds Movie and The Croods: A New Age.

Personal Life

Dinklage married theater director Erica Schmidt in 2005. The couple has two children. Despite his fame, Dinklage is known for being private about his personal life.

Activism

Dinklage is an advocate for animal rights and has been a vegetarian since childhood. He has worked with organizations such as PETA to promote animal welfare.

Awards and Nominations

Throughout his career, Dinklage has received numerous awards and nominations. He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series four times for his role in Game of Thrones. He also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2012.

Filmography

Film

• Living in Oblivion (1995)
• The Station Agent (2003)
• Elf (2003)
• Death at a Funeral (2007)
• Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2018)
• I Care a Lot (2020)

Television

• Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
• Nip/Tuck (2006)
• 30 Rock (2012)

See Also

• List of awards and nominations received by Peter Dinklage
• List of actors with dwarfism