In 1991, he received a degree in drama from Bennington College and began his career. He continues to work in the theatre with roles in "The Killing Act", "Imperfect Love", and "Richard III".
He had recurring appearances in such television shows as HBO's El séquito (2004) and ABC's Diario adolsecente (2004). He played a larger role in the critically-acclaimed, yet short-lived CBS show, Operación Threshold (2005). In 2011, he landed a primary role, as "Tyrion Lannister", on the HBO series, Juego de tronos (2011). Tyrion's wit made him a favorite character on the series. At the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards, Peter Dinklage won an Emmy in the best supporting actor category for his role as "Tyrion Lannister". - IMDb Mini Biography By: Alex Gold
Trade Mark
Often plays highly intelligent and moralistic but flawed characters
Short stature
Tyrion Lannister on Juego de tronos (2011).
Driven, intense portrayals
Often plays highly intelligent and moralistic but flawed characters
Short stature
Tyrion Lannister on Juego de tronos (2011).
Driven, intense portrayals
Trivia
November 2004 - engaged to theater director Erica Schmidt.
Has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism in which the body is perfectly formed but the bones initially modelled in cartilage, the long bones of the arms and legs, do not grow long enough. Velázquez painted a fine portrait of a man with this condition which hangs in the Prado in Madrid.
Is a vegetarian. Anytime you see him eating a meat product on screen, it is a tofu product (such as the tofu "beef" jerky, in Vías cruzadas (2003)).
November 2004 - engaged to theater director Erica Schmidt.
Has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism in which the body is perfectly formed but the bones initially modelled in cartilage, the long bones of the arms and legs, do not grow long enough. Velázquez painted a fine portrait of a man with this condition which hangs in the Prado in Madrid.
Is a vegetarian. Anytime you see him eating a meat product on screen, it is a tofu product (such as the tofu "beef" jerky, in Vías cruzadas (2003)).
Son of an elementary school music teacher and retired insurance salesman. Both parents are of average height, as is older brother, John, a violinist.
He was George R.R. Martin's first choice to play "Tyrion Lannister" in Juego de tronos(2011).
For his role on Juego de tronos (2011), named one of the "Eight Actors Who Turn Television into Art," in cover story of The New York Times Magazine (9/11/11).
He was George R.R. Martin's first choice to play "Tyrion Lannister" in Juego de tronos(2011).
For his role on Juego de tronos (2011), named one of the "Eight Actors Who Turn Television into Art," in cover story of The New York Times Magazine (9/11/11).
In his acceptance speech for the Golden Globe, Dinklage called attention to the plight of Martin Henderson, a dwarf who was crippled after being attacked by a rugby player outside a bar.
He and his wife have one child at present, a daughter.
Owns a dog named Kevin.
Studies theology.
He and his wife have one child at present, a daughter.
Owns a dog named Kevin.
Studies theology.
Delivered the 2012 Commencement Address at his alma mater, Bennington College (Vermont). He is a 1991 graduate of Bennington College with a degree in drama.
He has German, Irish, and English ancestry. His surname is German.
He has German, Irish, and English ancestry. His surname is German.
Personal Quotes
[on short stature]: When I was younger, definitely, I let it get to me. As an adolescent, I was bitter and angry and I definitely put up these walls. But the older you get, you realize you just have to have a sense of humour. You just know that it's not your problem. It's theirs.
I like animals, all animals. I wouldn't hurt a cat or a dog - or a chicken or a cow. And I wouldn't ask someone else to hurt them for me. That's why I'm a vegetarian.
[on short stature]: When I was younger, definitely, I let it get to me. As an adolescent, I was bitter and angry and I definitely put up these walls. But the older you get, you realize you just have to have a sense of humour. You just know that it's not your problem. It's theirs.
I like animals, all animals. I wouldn't hurt a cat or a dog - or a chicken or a cow. And I wouldn't ask someone else to hurt them for me. That's why I'm a vegetarian.
[after winning a Golden Globe for his performance in Juego de tronos (2011)] I was talking to my mother in Jersey before I came out and she said, "Have fun but have you seen Mildred Pierce (2011)? Guy Pearce is so good. He's gonna win." So...I haven't seenMildred Pierce (2011) but I'm sure he's really good and I just love our moms because they keep us humble.
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