Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage
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Name:
Peter Dinklage
Real name:
Peter Hayden Dinklage
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Birth date:
(56 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Morristown, New Jersey, U.S
Height:
4'5 ft ()
Weight:
99 lb (45 kg)
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Peter Dinklage's Biography

Peter Dinklage is an actor with dwarfism who possesses extraordinary talent. His entire career stands as proof that achieving your dreams comes down to believing in yourself and putting in the work. While others doubted him, Peter never stopped believing he could make his dreams a reality. And such persistence is admirable. His net worth: $25 million.
His height was no obstacle in Peter Dinklage's path to success
His height was no obstacle in Peter Dinklage's path to success

Peter Dinklage's height

As a child, Peter was diagnosed with achondroplasia, a rare genetic condition. People with this condition typically have shorter limbs while their heads and torsos develop normally.

The future actor's height reached 135 cm (4'5") and stopped growing. What's remarkable is that Dinklage is the only person in his family with this condition: both his parents, as well as his younger brother Johnathan, are of average height.
His condition never stopped Peter from looking his best
His condition never stopped Peter from looking his best
In his own words: "As an adolescent I was bitter and angry, and I put walls up around myself. But the older you get, you realize you just have to have a sense of humor. You just know that it's not your problem. It's theirs."

Childhood

Peter was born in Morristown, New Jersey, to a typical middle-class family. His mother Diana taught music at school, and his father John Carl worked as an insurance broker, though he faced periods of unemployment throughout the year.

Peter realized early on that he was different from other children. The bullying he faced because of his condition made him short-tempered, withdrawn, and antisocial.
Peter Dinklage in his childhood and now
Peter Dinklage in his childhood and now
Dinklage went to Delbarton, a private Catholic school. In his fifth year, he landed the lead role in the school's production of "The Velveteen Rabbit" and received such enthusiastic applause that he became a devoted member of the drama club until graduating in 1987.

Start of Peter Dinklage's Career

Living by the principle "nothing is impossible," Peter aced the entrance exams at Bennington College and soon started believing in himself. Setting aside his bitter mask, he dove into learning the craft of acting, putting twice as much effort into his rehearsals.
Young Peter Dinklage (a scene from the film «The Station Agent»)
Young Peter Dinklage (a scene from the film «The Station Agent»)
In his first year, Dinklage transformed what others saw as a limitation into his personal ace in the hole, with his short stature becoming his signature twist. His professors noted his outstanding talent and classmates welcomed him into their circle. The brand-new student didn't hold back: he partied with his friends, drank, and even performed with his own punk band "The Whizzy" – simply put, he was one of the guys.
Peter Dinklage with his band «The Whizzy»
Peter Dinklage with his band «The Whizzy»
According to Zoomboola.com, in 1991 Dinklage graduated from college, but his professional career didn't really take off until 1995 with the movie "Living in Oblivion." This low-budget film gave viewers a peek behind the curtain at the ironic side of filmmaking: Peter Dinklage portrayed Tito, an actor fed up with the clichéd "dwarf roles" constantly thrown his way by his erratic boss, played by Steve Buscemi. The script earned high praise at the Sundance Film Festival, and Dinklage and Buscemi's creative partnership would return to screens several more times.
«Living in Oblivion», Peter Dinklage's first movie
«Living in Oblivion», Peter Dinklage's first movie
In the years that followed, he landed supporting but always memorable roles: that of a building manager in the movie «Bullet» with Mickey Rourke, Leflore From «Safe Men» and clown Binky in «13 Moons». Peter started to make appearances in TV-shows too, playing a drug dealer in a couple of episodes of Third Watch and taking part in «The $treet» and «Nip/Tuck».
At the beginning of his Career Peter Dinklage played the most surprising characters.
At the beginning of his Career Peter Dinklage played the most surprising characters.
In 2003 "The Station Agent" hit theaters, with Peter Dinklage playing the lead, a retired railroad worker named Finbar McBryde. This character hit close to home for the actor: a reclusive dwarf, seemingly doomed to face everyone's mockery forever. The film eventually earned Peter a Screen Actors Guild Award for "Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role."
«The Station Agent», the film that turned fateful to Peter Dinklage.
«The Station Agent», the film that turned fateful to Peter Dinklage.
The same year brought the premiere of "Tiptoes": Kate Beckinsale's character, dreaming of having a child, suddenly discovers that all the ancestors of her normal-looking husband, portrayed by Matthew McConaughey, had dwarfism, as does his brother Rolf, played by Gary Oldman. Dinklage appeared in the role of his best friend Maurice. Around the same time, Peter was filming the Christmas comedy "Elf," though his role was met with little enthusiasm.
Peter Dinklage in the movie «Tiptoes»
Peter Dinklage in the movie «Tiptoes»
In 2004 the actor fulfilled his lifelong dream – he played King Richard III in Shakespeare's play of the same name on the stage of New York's Public Theater. The following year he made an appearance in Charlie Kaufman's play «Hope Leaves the Theater» with Meryl Streep and Hope Davis.
Peter Dinklage on stage: the play «A Month In The Country»
Peter Dinklage on stage: the play «A Month In The Country»
In 2005 audiences saw Dinklage in the film «Lassie», followed by the 2006 crime drama «Find me Guilty», where Peter co-starred with Vin Diesel, and then the 2007 international comedy «Death at a Funeral» (he also appeared in its American remake three years later).
Peter Dinklage's eccentric character in «Death at a Funeral»
Peter Dinklage's eccentric character in «Death at a Funeral»
Dinklage also got to play villainous characters, including the «angry dwarf» Lemon in the romantic comedy «Penelope» and the obsessed genetic scientist Dr. Simon Barsinister in «Underdog».
Peter Dinklage as an evil scientist
Peter Dinklage as an evil scientist
In 2008 Peter joined the cast of the second Chronicles of Narnia film, playing dwarf Trumpkin. Critics universally panned his performance, arguing that this time the actor couldn't elevate the clichéd character. Dinklage himself called his participation in the project a disappointment, bluntly dismissing it as «bullshit».

New horizons

By the time David Benioff and D.B. Weiss began producing the fantasy saga «A Song of Ice and Fire» by George R.R. Martin, Dinklage had racked up over 40 roles on his resume, from brief TV appearances to serious dramatic work like his performance as K.C. Munk in the film «Pete Smalls Is Dead». Colleagues jokingly called him «the most famous dwarf in Hollywood», and when directors needed a short character, they knew exactly who to call.
Dinklage in the movie «Pete Smalls Is Dead»
Dinklage in the movie «Pete Smalls Is Dead»
So it's no surprise that both the producers and George R.R. Martin himself unanimously chose Dinklage for the role of Tyrion Lannister, refusing to see anyone else audition. It was also him who advised the directors to take Lena Headey for the role of Cersei.
The one and only, Tyrion Lannister – Peter Dinklage
The one and only, Tyrion Lannister – Peter Dinklage
Tyrion, living in his older brother Jaime's shadow (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), is the only voice of reason in the corrupt House of Lannister. Cut off from any claim to power, he instantly won over longtime fans of the saga and newcomers to the «Game of Thrones» universe alike.
Peter Dinklage about the «Game of Thrones» (The Daily Show)
After the first season premiered, Peter Dinklage's face graced the cover of Rolling Stone, with Playboy dubbing him a «DwILF» and GQ crowning him «Stud of 2011»
Peter Dinklage's Photoshoot for GQ
Peter Dinklage's Photoshoot for GQ
With each season, Peter's storyline grew more prominent, until Tyrion emerged as one of the main characters alongside the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), and Jon Snow, bastard of House Stark (Kit Harington).
Peter Dinklage with George Martin and other «Game of Thrones» actors
Peter Dinklage with George Martin and other «Game of Thrones» actors
The TV series earned Dinklage an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, and little people around the world celebrated «the Halfman» as if he were their ambassador.
Peter Dinklage: The Emmy Awards Ceremony (2011)
In 2013, between filming seasons 3 and 4 of «Game of Thrones», Dinklage accepted an offer to play the lead villain in Bryan Singer's blockbuster «X-Men: Days of Future Past».
«X-Men» Peter Dinklage became the lead antagonist of the film
«X-Men» Peter Dinklage became the lead antagonist of the film
In 2014, Peter tackled another major project – the film «The Angriest Man in Brooklyn». Dinklage partnered up with Robin Williams (this was one of his last roles) and Mila Kunis. Dinklage played the main character's brother, who faces a devastating diagnosis: he's terminally ill with only 90 minutes left to live.
Peter Dinklage, «The Angriest Man in Brooklyn»
Peter Dinklage, «The Angriest Man in Brooklyn»
When the new season of «Game of Thrones» aired in 2016, Peter's character had become one of the show's central figures.
»Lannisters always walk their pets!»
»Lannisters always walk their pets!»
The actor also appeared in various theatrical productions and starred in the feature film «The Boss» alongside Kristen Bell and Melissa McCarthy.
Peter Dinklage singing
In 2017 Dinklage landed a role in the Oscar-winning «Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri» with Frances McDormand. While Peter didn't win any awards for this performance, audiences found his character to be one of the most memorable.
Frances McDormand and Peter Dinklage in «Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri»
Frances McDormand and Peter Dinklage in «Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri»
A year later Peter made a cameo as an Asgardian dwarf in Marvel's epic blockbuster «Avengers: Infinity War».
Peter Dinklage about the final season «GoT»
Winter 2018 brought the premiere of the indie film «I Think We're Alone Now» where the actor was cast in the lead role. The story follows a man whose dream of humanity's disappearance actually comes true.

Peter Dinklage's Private Life

Peter Dinklage's height did not prevent him from happy family life: he is married to stage director Erica Schmidt.
Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt's happy marriage
Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt's happy marriage
. They met under pretty funny circumstances: in 1995 Erica complained to her friend Jonathan Marc Sherman that she was feeling lonely and had no one to play board games with. He flipped through his notebook to find a suitable candidate; when he reached Dinklage's name he hesitated, but Erica said, «Why not?». Soon Peter and Erica became close friends and stayed that way for about 10 years, until in 2005 they became a couple and had a quiet wedding, inviting only their close family and friends.
Peter Dinklage with his wife
Peter Dinklage with his wife
In 2011 the creative couple welcomed a daughter, whom they named Zelig, which translates from German as «Blessing».
Peter Dinklage with his daughter Zelig
Peter Dinklage with his daughter Zelig

Peter Dinklage now

In 2020, it was announced that Peter plans to star in the new film "Good Bad & Undead" alongside his "Game of Thrones" co-star Jason Momoa. The new vampire film will mark not only a fresh acting project for both performers but also a producing venture for each of them.
  • He is doing a good job. This person achieves everything because of his talent and efforts!
    2021-05-03 12:16:29
  • All over the place, it`s possible to find Dinklage :) He is one of the famous actors with short stature.
    2021-04-21 13:44:02
  • I think I missed that moment when he used to play in the last part of the Avengers? I should watch it one more time :)
    2021-04-12 15:11:54
  • I`m watching Game of Thrones and by the way, Dinklage is playing a complicated and important role there.
    2021-03-24 13:50:03
  • I watched The Station Agent around 2010 and since that time I like this actor.
    2021-03-13 18:37:15
  • I never heard of this guy until GoT. Now he's a fave.
    2018-12-05 16:11:24
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