Peter Dinklage

About

Peter Dinklage is an American actor born on June 11, 1969 in Morristown, New Jersey. He rose to fame for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series "Game of Thrones," earning him four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Despite his achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, Dinklage has had a prominent career both in film and on television. Some of his other notable works include "The Station Agent," "Elf," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," and "Avengers: Infinity War."

Associated With

Peter Dinklage is a highly acclaimed actor in the industry, best known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the television series "Game of Thrones," where he worked with an extensive ensemble cast including Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, and Lena Headey. He has also collaborated with other notable actors and directors in films such as "The Station Agent," "Death at a Funeral," and "Avengers: Infinity War." In his personal life, he is married to theater director Erica Schmidt since 2005, with whom he has two children. Dinklage's professional associations extend beyond acting; he has lent his voice to video games like "Destiny" and has produced films such as "My Dinner with Hervé," demonstrating a broad industry network.

Career Highlights

• Peter Dinklage was born in Morristown, New Jersey and graduated from Bennington College in 1991. He started his career with a performance in a fifth-grade production of "The Velveteen Rabbit."
• He made his film debut in "Living in Oblivion," playing a dwarf who's tired of being cast in stereotypical roles (1995).
• His breakout role was in "The Station Agent," where he played a quiet, withdrawn, unmarried man who inherits an abandoned train depot (2003).
• He appeared in a comedy-fantasy film "Elf," where he played a children’s book writer (2003).
• Dinklage joined the main cast of "Game of Thrones" in 2011 as Tyrion Lannister, a role that has brought him widespread recognition and acclaim.
• He won his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Game of Thrones" (2011).
• Dinklage won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film for his performance in "Game of Thrones" (2012).
• He repeated his Emmy win in 2015 for his role in "Game of Thrones" again in the dramatic series category.
• Dinklage won his third Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Game of Thrones" (2018).
• He won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for "Game of Thrones" (2020).
• Dinklage made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Eitri in "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) and reprised his role in "Avengers: Endgame" (2019).
• After "Game of Thrones," Dinklage continued to take on diverse roles in films. He continues to break barriers in the film industry, proving that he is more than capable of playing a wide range of characters.

Notable Awards

• Peter Dinklage is an esteemed actorA performer who portrays a character in a film, television show, theater, or other dramatic producti... who has won several notable awards during his career. Some of these include:
• A Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for his role in "Game of Thrones" in 2012.
• Four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Game of Thrones" in 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2019.
• A Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for "Game of Thrones" in 2020.
• A Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Game of Thrones" in 2013.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Peter Dinklage Movie/TV Show?

Peter Dinklage is a highly acclaimed actor with numerous notable roles, but his most popular is undoubtedly his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in the television series "Game of Thrones." The show, based on George R. R. Martin's book series "A Song of Ice and Fire," aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019 and has become one of the most successful and beloved TV dramas of all time. Dinklage's character, a witty and intelligent dwarf from one of the most powerful families in the series' fictional world, was a standout among an ensemble cast, and he received critical acclaim for his performance, including four Primetime Emmy AwardsRecognize outstanding television programming and individual achievements for American primetime and ... for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a DramaA genre that focuses on character development and an emotional narrative, often exploring complex re... Series.

How Did Peter Dinklage Get Famous?

Peter Dinklage gained significant fame for his role in the HBO fantasy series "Game of Thrones," where he played the character of Tyrion Lannister. His exceptional portrayal of the witty and resilient Tyrion earned him both critical acclaim and popular recognition. Despite having worked in the industry prior to this, it was "Game of Thrones" that made Dinklage a household name. His performance in the series won him multiple awards, including four Primetime Emmy AwardsAnnual awards recognizing excellence in the television industry, presented by the Academy of Televis... for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.