Peter Dinklage is an American actor who gained visibility with the comedy-drama The Station Agent and has since appeared in a variety of movies like Elf (2003), Find Me Guilty (2006), Underdog (2007), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017). He is widely known for playing Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series Game of Thrones, for which he won two Emmy awards and a Golden Globe. So, who is Peter Dinklage? Here’s everything we know about the acor.
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Peter Dinklage Biography
Peter Dinklage was born on the 11th of June 1969, in Morristown, New Jersey, United States of America. He’s currently 52 years old.
| Birth Name | Peter Hayden Dinklage |
| Nickname | Peter |
| Date of Birth | June 11, 1969 |
| Place of Birth | Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | English, Irish and German |
| Religion | Lapsed Catholic |
| Residence | Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Family
- Father – John Carl Dinklage
- Mother – Diane Dinklage
- Siblings – John Dinklage (Older Brother)
Education
Dinklage attended Delbarton School, and later, enrolled at Bennington College to study acting from where he graduated in 1991.
Peter Dinklage Wife and Love Life
Peter Dinklage married a theater director named Erica Schmidt on April 16, 2005. They both have a daughter together named Zelig Dinklage, born in 2011. As of March 2, 2017, Dinklage and Schmidt are expecting a second child.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 4 feet 5 inches Centimeters – 135 cm Meters – 1.35 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 50 kg Pounds – 110 lbs |
| Body Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Distinctive Features | Deep Voice Short Stature |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Peter Dinklage first appeared in the comedy-drama film Living in Oblivion in 1995. He has since appeared in movies including Elf (2003), Find Me Guilty (2006), Underdog (2007), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017).
Television Debut
He first landed a minor role in an episode of television comedy series, Seinfeld in 1995. His first main role was with Fox’s drama series The $treet, in 2001, in which he played the role of Little Person in the episode, Junk Bonds.
Famous For
Portraying Tyrion Lannister in the HBO fantasy drama TV series, Game of Thrones. Also known for his role as Peter in Death at a Funeral (2007) and Bolivar Trask in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
Favorite Things
- Food – Sandwich, cereal
- Clothes – Hooded Sweatshirt
- Superhero – Batman
- Actor – Gary Oldman
Peter Dinklage’s Net Worth in 2024
Peter Dinklage has a net worth of $25 million US dollars, as of 2024. He was paid $1.1 million per episode as salary for his role in Game of Thrones.
Social Media Profiles
He’s not on social media, however, you can follow his fan accounts on different social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Peter Dinklage Facts
Peter Dinklage was born with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism.
He worked at a data processing company for six years before pursuing a career as a full-time actor.
He turned vegetarian when he was 16 years old.
Peter has a dog named Kevin.
He is a smoker.
He voiced the Ghost in the 2014 video game Destiny.
In 2015, Dinklage lent his voice to the role of Tyrion in Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, a video game based on the show.
Peter Dinklage has been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards and 11 Screen Actor Guild Awards, winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
In 2024, Peter took on the voice role of Doctor Dillamond in the musical fantasy film, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, which is based on the Broadway musical of the same name. He reprises his role in the second part of the film, which is slated to release in 2025.