Peter Dinklage

Date of Birth: June 11, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: [N/A]

Biography

Peter Dinklage is an acclaimed American actor best known for his role as Tyrion Lannister on the HBO television series “Game of Thrones” (2011-2019). Born with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, Dinklage has used his platform to challenge stereotypes and advocate for greater representation of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry. He was born in Morristown, New Jersey, and raised in Mendham Township. Dinklage graduated from Bennington College in 1991 with a degree in drama and began his professional acting career shortly thereafter. His breakthrough role came in the 2003 film “The Station Agent,” for which he received critical acclaim. Dinklage’s performance in “Game of Thrones” earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Beyond “Game of Thrones,” Dinklage has appeared in numerous films, including “Elf” (2003), “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014), and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017). Dinklage is also a passionate advocate for animal rights and is a vegetarian. He lives in New York with his wife, Erica Schmidt, who is a theater director, and their two children.

5 Interesting Facts about Peter Dinklage

1. Peter Dinklage was born with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism, which has influenced his choice of roles and advocacy work.

2. He won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Tyrion Lannister in “Game of Thrones.”

3. Dinklage is a vegetarian and an advocate for animal rights, often working with PETA.

4. He made his film debut in “Living in Oblivion” (1995) where he played a frustrated actor.

5. Dinklage is an accomplished stage actor and has performed in numerous theatrical productions, including off-Broadway plays.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Peter Dinklage

1. “I think everybody’s weird. We should all celebrate our individuality and not be embarrassed or ashamed of it.”

2. “I wouldn’t trade my life with anybody else’s. I think I’m really lucky. And I wouldn’t change a thing.”

3. “When people are infected by my charm, they’re always like, ‘Oh, you’re so different!’ And I’m like, ‘Well, yeah. I am.’”

4. “It’s not about the size of the person in the fight; it’s about the size of the fight in the person.”

5. “I don’t socialize. I’m kind of what you’d call a hermit.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Peter Dinklage’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Peter Dinklage and his wife, Erica Schmidt, have two children. They are very private about their family life and have not publicly disclosed their children’s names.