History of Peter Dinklage in Timeline
Peter Dinklage is a highly acclaimed American actor, most famously known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series *Game of Thrones*. He won a record four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, along with a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance. Dinklage has achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism, and stands at 4'5". He actively uses his platform to promote awareness and understanding of dwarfism.
1937: Original Snow White film release
In 1937, the original animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released. This film was later criticized by Peter Dinklage in 2022 for its portrayal of the Seven Dwarfs.
June 11, 1969: Peter Dinklage's Birth
On June 11, 1969, Peter Hayden Dinklage was born. He is an American actor known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in "Game of Thrones".
1984: Inspired by True West
In 1984, Peter Dinklage was inspired to pursue an acting career by a production of Sam Shepard's play True West.
1991: Graduation and Move to New York City
In 1991, Peter Dinklage graduated from Bennington College and moved to New York City with his friend Ian Bell to build a theater company.
1993: Herve Villechaize's interview
In 1993, Sacha Gervasi interviewed Hervé Villechaize, an event that would later inspire a film about the actor's final days, co-written and starring Peter Dinklage.
1995: Living in Oblivion released
In 1995, Living in Oblivion, one of Peter Dinklage's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
1995: Credited Film Debut in "Living in Oblivion"
In 1995, Peter Dinklage had a credited film debut in the low-budget independent comedy-drama "Living in Oblivion", where he starred alongside Steve Buscemi as a frustrated actor with dwarfism.
2002: Cast in "13 Moons"
In 2002, Peter Dinklage was cast in the comedy "13 Moons" after a recommendation from Steve Buscemi to director Alexandre Rockwell.
2003: Appearance in "Tiptoes"
In 2003, Peter Dinklage appeared in the direct-to-DVD film "Tiptoes" with Gary Oldman and Matthew McConaughey.
2003: Acceptance of his condition
In 2003, Peter Dinklage discussed his achondroplasia and mentioned that he used to be angry and bitter when he was younger, but as he got older, he realized that humor was key to dealing with it.
2003: Breakthrough Role in "The Station Agent"
In 2003, Peter Dinklage had his breakthrough playing Finbar McBride in the Tom McCarthy-directed film "The Station Agent", earning him Independent Spirit Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
2003: Starring Role in "The Station Agent" and Appearance in "Elf"
In 2003, Peter Dinklage had his breakthrough with a starring role in the comedy-drama "The Station Agent". He also appeared in the film "Elf" in 2003.
2003: Role in Richard III
In 2003, Peter Dinklage performed in theater, including the title character in Richard III at the Public Theatre.
2003: The Station Agent released
In 2003, The Station Agent, one of Peter Dinklage's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2005: Lassie released
In 2005, Lassie, one of Peter Dinklage's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2005: Roles in "Lassie" and "The Baxter"
In 2005, Peter Dinklage appeared in the films "Lassie" and "The Baxter".
2005: Married Erica Schmidt
In 2005, Peter Dinklage married Erica Schmidt, a theater director.
2005: Roles in "Threshold", "The Baxter", and "Lassie"
In 2005, Peter Dinklage starred in the science fiction series "Threshold", appeared in "The Baxter" as a wedding planner, and in "Lassie" as a traveling circus performer.
2006: Appearances in "Find Me Guilty" and "Penelope"
In 2006, Peter Dinklage appeared in the films "Find Me Guilty" and "Penelope".
2006: Roles in "Find Me Guilty", Nip/Tuck, Entourage, 30 Rock, and Penelope
In 2006, Peter Dinklage co-starred in "Find Me Guilty", appeared in Nip/Tuck, Entourage, 30 Rock, and the British romantic comedy "Penelope".
2007: Roles in "Death at a Funeral" and "Underdog"
In 2007, Peter Dinklage appeared in the British comedy film "Death at a Funeral" and played the villain Simon Bar Sinister in "Underdog".
2007: Role in "Death at a Funeral"
In 2007, Peter Dinklage appeared in the film "Death at a Funeral".
2008: Appearance in "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"
In 2008, Peter Dinklage appeared in the film "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian".
2008: Described as lapsed Catholic
In 2008, Peter Dinklage described himself as a lapsed Catholic.
2010: Appearance in "I Love You Too"
In 2010, Peter Dinklage appeared in the Australian movie "I Love You Too".
2010: Reprising Role in "Death at a Funeral" Remake
In 2010, Peter Dinklage reprised his role in the American remake of "Death at a Funeral".
2010: Reprising Role in American Remake of "Death at a Funeral"
In 2010, Peter Dinklage reprised his role in the American remake of the film "Death at a Funeral".
2011: Birth of first child
In 2011, Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt welcomed their daughter.
2011: Appearance in "A Little Bit of Heaven"
In 2011, Peter Dinklage appeared opposite Kate Hudson in Nicole Kassell's "A Little Bit of Heaven".
2011: Portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones Begins
In 2011, Peter Dinklage began portraying Tyrion Lannister in the HBO fantasy drama "Game of Thrones", an adaptation of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels.
2011: Debut of "Game of Thrones" and Golden Globe Award
In 2011, Peter Dinklage began portraying Tyrion Lannister in the HBO television series "Game of Thrones". In 2011, he also received a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the series.
2011: Emmy Award for Game of Thrones
In 2011, Peter Dinklage won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Game of Thrones".
2012: Golden Globe speech and dwarf-tossing
At the 2012 Golden Globe ceremony, Peter Dinklage used his acceptance speech to bring attention to the act of dwarf-tossing, by referencing Martin Henderson, a man with dwarfism who was injured after being tossed by a rugby fan.
2012: Views on being a spokesman
In 2012, Peter Dinklage addressed the question of whether he saw himself as a spokesman for the rights of little people, stating that everyone's experience is different and he cannot preach how to be okay with it.
2012: Critics' Choice Television Award Nomination
In 2012, Peter Dinklage was nominated for Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.
2012: Golden Globe Award
In 2012, Peter Dinklage won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Game of Thrones".
2013: Appearance on Saturday Night Live
In 2013, Peter Dinklage appeared in an episode of NBC's sketch comedy "Saturday Night Live".
2014: Role in "X-Men: Days of Future Past"
In 2014, Peter Dinklage appeared in "X-Men: Days of Future Past".
2014: Top Billing and Comments on the Books
In 2014, Peter Dinklage received top billing in the second season of "Game of Thrones" and joked about his confusion with the source material on "The Late Show with David Letterman".
2014: Roles in Knights of Badassdom, X-Men: Days of Future Past and Destiny
In 2014, Peter Dinklage starred in "Knights of Badassdom", played Bolivar Trask in "X-Men: Days of Future Past", and voiced the AI Ghost in the video game "Destiny".
2014: Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination
In 2014, Peter Dinklage was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor.
2014: X-Men: Days of Future Past released
In 2014, X-Men: Days of Future Past, one of Peter Dinklage's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
August 2015: Replacement in Destiny
In August 2015, Nolan North replaced Peter Dinklage as the voice of the AI Ghost in the video game Destiny due to scheduling difficulties.
2015: Role in A Month in the Country
In 2015, Peter Dinklage played Rakitin in A Month in the Country at Classic Stage Company.
2015: Role in Pixels
In 2015, Peter Dinklage starred in the science fiction comedy film "Pixels" as Eddie Plant, a former arcade champion.
2015: Emmy Award for Game of Thrones and Voice Acting in Game of Thrones Video Game
In 2015, Peter Dinklage won another Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Game of Thrones". Also in 2015, he lent his voice to the role of Tyrion in the video game "Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series".
April 2016: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In April 2016, Peter Dinklage hosted an episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live, including a performance of "Space Pants" with Gwen Stefani.
2016: Death of Martin Henderson
In 2016, Martin Henderson, the man with dwarfism who was referenced by Peter Dinklage in his 2012 Golden Globe speech, died of his injuries.
2016: Estuary Films founded
In 2016, Peter Dinklage and his manager David Ginsburg founded Estuary Films, with I Think We're Alone Now being their first film.
2016: The Angry Birds Movie voice role
In 2016, Peter Dinklage voiced The Mighty Eagle in The Angry Birds Movie and contributed to the musical's soundtrack.
2016: Critics' Choice Television Award Nomination
In 2016, Peter Dinklage was nominated for Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.
October 5, 2017: Purchased rights to The Thicket film adaptation
On October 5, 2017, Peter Dinklage purchased the rights to the film adaptation of Joe R. Lansdale's novel The Thicket.
2017: Birth of second child
In 2017, Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt welcomed their son.
2017: Role in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"
In 2017, Peter Dinklage appeared in the film "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri".
2017: Attended Women's March demonstration
In 2017, Peter Dinklage attended the Women's March demonstration in Park City, Utah to advocate legislation and policies regarding human rights and other issues.
2017: Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination
In 2017, Peter Dinklage was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor.
2017: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri released
In 2017, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, one of Peter Dinklage's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
September 14, 2018: Release of I Think We're Alone Now
On September 14, 2018, the post-apocalyptic drama I Think We're Alone Now, produced by and starring Peter Dinklage, was released to theaters, following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier that year.
September 2018: Starred in Cyrano musical
In September 2018, Peter Dinklage starred in the title role of Cyrano, a stage musical adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac written by his wife Erica Schmidt, featuring songs by The National.
2018: Roles in "Avengers: Infinity War" and "My Dinner with Hervé"
In 2018, Peter Dinklage appeared as Eitri in the Marvel film "Avengers: Infinity War", and as Hervé Villechaize in the biopic film "My Dinner with Hervé".
2018: Appeared in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Peter Dinklage appeared in Marvel Studios' film Avengers: Infinity War as the character Eitri.
2018: My Dinner with Hervé released
In 2018, Peter Dinklage starred in and played the title role in the HBO movie My Dinner with Hervé, co-starring Jamie Dornan. The movie was about the final days of actor Hervé Villechaize.
2018: Emmy Award for Game of Thrones
In 2018, Peter Dinklage won another Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Game of Thrones".
2019: Role in Cyrano de Bergerac
In 2019, Peter Dinklage played Cyrano de Bergerac in Cyrano at the Daryl Roth Theatre.
2019: Emmy Award for Game of Thrones
In 2019, Peter Dinklage won another Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "Game of Thrones".
2019: Co-star in comedy film Brothers
In 2019, it was announced that Peter Dinklage would co-star alongside Josh Brolin in the comedy film Brothers, directed by Max Barbakow.
2020: Portrayed Roman Lunyov in I Care a Lot
In 2020, Peter Dinklage portrayed mobster Roman Lunyov in the crime thriller I Care a Lot, receiving praise for his performance.
2020: Portrayed Fannybaws in Alestorm music video
In 2020, Peter Dinklage portrayed the pirate Fannybaws in the music video of the same name by the Scottish power metal band Alestorm.
2020: Screen Actors Guild Award
In 2020, Peter Dinklage received a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role as Tyrion Lannister.
2021: Cyrano Film Adaptation
In 2021, Peter Dinklage reprised his role in the film adaptation of the Cyrano musical, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
January 2022: Criticism of Disney's Snow White remake
In January 2022, Peter Dinklage criticized Disney's portrayal of the Seven Dwarfs in the upcoming live-action remake of the 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, claiming it retained damaging stereotypes.
2023: Roles in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
In 2023, Peter Dinklage appeared in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" and voiced Scourge in "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts".
2023: Starred in multiple films
In 2023, Peter Dinklage voiced Terrorcon Scourge in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, starred in She Came to Me, and played Casca Highbottom in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
September 2024: The Thicket film released
In September 2024, the film The Thicket, starring Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, and Esme Creed-Miles, was released.
October 2024: Release of the film Brothers
In October 2024, the comedy film Brothers, in which Peter Dinklage co-stars alongside Josh Brolin, was released.
2024: Continued Accolades and Nominations
As of 2024, Peter Dinklage has won thirty-two awards from seventy-six nominations, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
2024: Upcoming Role in "Wicked"
In 2024, Peter Dinklage is set to appear in the film "Wicked".
2024: Voice roles in Hitpig! and The Mysterious Affair at Styles
In 2024, Peter Dinklage voiced Hitpig in the animated film Hitpig! alongside Ru Paul, Hannah Gadsby and Lily Singh. Dinklage will also voice Hercule Poirot in an upcoming Audible adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles.
2024: Upcoming roles in Wicked and Unfrosted
In 2024, it was announced that Peter Dinklage would voice Dr. Dillamond in the two-part film adaptation of the musical, Wicked. Also in 2024, Dinklage had a cameo in Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted, which premiered on Netflix.
2024: Dietary Changes and Animal Welfare Support
In 2024, on the podcast Flagrant, Peter Dinklage mentioned he started eating fish and chicken again, although he doesn't eat red meat. He also supports Farm Sanctuary and has been the group's spokesperson for its Walk for Farm Animals.
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