Peter Dinklage was raised in New Jersey and moved to New York in 1991 to pursue a career in theater. He discovered his passion for acting at a young age. Despite being born to average-height parents, Dinklage was diagnosed with achondroplasia, a genetic condition that affects bone growth, resulting in short stature with an average-sized torso and head but shorter limbs. While he found his condition difficult to accept in his youth, he eventually embraced it, stating that the issue of ridicule lies with others, not with him.
Dinklage made a notable debut in the 1995 independent film Living in Oblivion, where, despite a small role, he delivered a memorable performance. He later took on a lead role in the Off-Broadway play The Killing Act, written by Tom McCarthy. This collaboration led to their work together on the acclaimed 2003 film The Station Agent. Dinklage played a reclusive man obsessed with trains who inherits a train depot and forms an unexpected friendship with a local vendor. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim and was later acquired by Miramax. Critics described his performance as hilarious, heartfelt, and emotionally powerful.
Dinklage rose to international fame in 2011 with his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in the HBO television series Game of Thrones, adapted from George R.R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. Set in the fictional realm of Westeros, the narrative draws inspiration from the English War of the Roses. Dinklage's character survives using wit and intelligence, making him a fan favorite. His performance earned him an Emmy Award in 2011 and a Golden Globe Award in 2012. At the peak of the series, he earned approximately $150,000 per episode.
| Birth Date: | 11 Jun, 1969 |
| Age: | 50 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Morristown |
| Education: | Bennington College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Spouse: | Erica Schmidt [M. 2005] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
