History of Peter Dinklage in Timeline
Peter Dinklage is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series "Game of Thrones." This role earned him a record four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Dinklage, who has achondroplasia, stands at 4 ft 5 in (1.35 m) tall. He uses his platform to advocate for awareness and understanding of dwarfism.
1937: Original Snow White Release
Disney released the animated version of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937, a movie Peter Dinklage referred to during his critique of the live-action remake in 2022.
June 11, 1969: Birth of Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage was born on June 11, 1969. He has achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism.
1984: Inspired to pursue acting career
In 1984, Peter Dinklage was inspired to pursue an acting career after seeing a production of Sam Shepard's play True West.
1991: Graduation from Bennington College
Peter Dinklage graduated from Bennington College with a drama degree in 1991.
1993: Hervé Villechaize Interview
Sacha Gervasi interviewed Hervé Villechaize in 1993, which later inspired the film "My Dinner with Hervé."
1995: Living in Oblivion
"Living in Oblivion" (1995) is listed among Peter Dinklage's most acclaimed films.
1995: Film Debut and Early Career Struggles
Despite his debut in Living in Oblivion in 1995, Peter Dinklage initially struggled to find acting work, refusing stereotypical roles.
1995: Film Debut in Living in Oblivion
Peter Dinklage made his film debut in the black comedy Living in Oblivion in 1995.
2002: Cast in 13 Moons
Following a recommendation from Steve Buscemi, Peter Dinklage was cast in the comedy 13 Moons in 2002.
2003: The Station Agent
Released in 2003, "The Station Agent" is another of Peter Dinklage's critically acclaimed films.
2003: Release of Tiptoes and Controversy
The film Tiptoes, featuring Peter Dinklage and Gary Oldman, was released in 2003 and faced controversy over Oldman's portrayal of a person with dwarfism.
2003: Performance in Richard III
In 2003, Peter Dinklage played the title character in a production of Richard III at the Public Theatre.
2003: Breakthrough with The Station Agent
Peter Dinklage had his breakthrough with a starring role in the comedy-drama The Station Agent in 2003.
2003: Breakthrough with The Station Agent and other roles
In 2003, Peter Dinklage's breakthrough role in The Station Agent earned him critical acclaim and award nominations. He also appeared in Tiptoes and Elf.
2003: Reflecting on Achondroplasia
In 2003, Peter Dinklage discussed his experience with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and how his perspective on it shifted from anger and bitterness in his youth to acceptance and humor as he matured.
2005: Lassie
"Lassie" (2005) is among Peter Dinklage's most critically acclaimed films.
2005: Television and Film Appearances
In 2005, Peter Dinklage starred in the CBS series Threshold and appeared in the films The Baxter and Lassie.
2005: Appearance in Lassie
Peter Dinklage appeared in the film Lassie in 2005 as a traveling circus performer.
2005: Marriage to Erica Schmidt
Peter Dinklage married theater director Erica Schmidt in 2005.
2006: Roles in Find Me Guilty and Penelope
In 2006, Peter Dinklage co-starred in Find Me Guilty and appeared in the romantic comedy Penelope.
2006: Various Television and Film Roles
Peter Dinklage took on various roles in 2006, including appearances in Find Me Guilty, Nip/Tuck, Entourage, 30 Rock, and Penelope.
2007: Appearance in Death at a Funeral and Underdog
Peter Dinklage appeared in the British comedy Death at a Funeral and played the villain in Underdog in 2007.
2007: Role in Death at a Funeral
Peter Dinklage appeared in the British comedy film Death at a Funeral in 2007.
2008: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and Uncle Vanya
In 2008, Peter Dinklage appeared in the film "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" as Trumpkin, a role that received mixed reviews. He also played the title role in "Uncle Vanya" at the Bard SummerScape.
2008: Religious Views
In 2008, Peter Dinklage described himself as a lapsed Catholic.
2008: Role in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Peter Dinklage appeared in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian in 2008.
May 2009: Casting in Game of Thrones
In May 2009, Peter Dinklage was cast as Tyrion Lannister in "Game of Thrones."
2010: Role in Death at a Funeral (remake)
Dinklage reprised his role in the American remake of Death at a Funeral in 2010.
2010: I Love You Too
Peter Dinklage appeared in the Australian film "I Love You Too" in 2010.
2010: Reprisal of Role in Death at a Funeral Remake
Peter Dinklage reprised his role in the American remake of Death at a Funeral in 2010.
2011: Birth of First Child
Peter Dinklage's first child, a daughter, was born in 2011.
2011: Emmy Award Win
Peter Dinklage won his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Game of Thrones" in 2011.
2011: Little Bit of Heaven
Peter Dinklage starred opposite Kate Hudson in the film "Little Bit of Heaven" in 2011.
2011: Golden Globe Award for Game of Thrones
In 2011, Peter Dinklage won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
2011: Game of Thrones Begins
In 2011, Peter Dinklage began his role as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series "Game of Thrones."
2012: Martin Henderson Incident
At the 2012 Golden Globes, upon winning an award, Peter Dinklage brought attention to the case of Martin Henderson, a man with dwarfism who was injured after being thrown by a rugby fan.
2012: Advocacy and Representation
In 2012, Peter Dinklage addressed the topic of being a spokesperson for people with dwarfism, stating that everyone's experience is different and he cannot preach how to cope with it.
2012: Golden Globe Award Win
In 2012, Peter Dinklage won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Game of Thrones."
2012: Critics' Choice Television Award Nomination
Peter Dinklage received his first Critics' Choice Television Award nomination in 2012.
2013: Saturday Night Live Appearance
Peter Dinklage made an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" in 2013.
2013: Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations
Peter Dinklage was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award every year between 2013 and 2017.
2014: Role in X-Men: Days of Future Past
Peter Dinklage appeared in X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014.
2014: Knights of Badassdom and X-Men: Days of Future Past
In 2014, Peter Dinklage starred in "Knights of Badassdom" and played Bolivar Trask in "X-Men: Days of Future Past." He also voiced Ghost in the video game "Destiny."
2014: Increased Recognition and Salary
By 2014, Peter Dinklage had become one of the highest-paid actors on television, coinciding with increased screen time and top billing for "Game of Thrones."
2014: X-Men: Days of Future Past
"X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014) is listed among Peter Dinklage's most acclaimed films.
August 2015: Replacement in Destiny
Peter Dinklage was replaced by Nolan North as the voice of Ghost in the video game "Destiny" in August 2015 due to scheduling conflicts.
2015: Performance in A Month in the Country
Dinklage played Rakitin in A Month in the Country at Classic Stage Company in 2015.
2015: Pixels
In 2015, Peter Dinklage starred as Eddie Plant in the film "Pixels."
2015: Emmy Award Win and Voice Acting
Peter Dinklage won his second Emmy Award for "Game of Thrones" and also lent his voice to the character of Tyrion in the video game adaptation, "Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series," in 2015.
April 2016: Saturday Night Live Hosting
Peter Dinklage hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live" in April 2016, receiving praise for his performance.
2016: Estuary Films Founded
Peter Dinklage and David Ginsburg founded Estuary Films in 2016.
2016: Critics' Choice Television Award Nomination
Peter Dinklage received his second Critics' Choice Television Award nomination in 2016.
2016: The Angry Birds Movie
Peter Dinklage voiced The Mighty Eagle and recorded a song for the soundtrack of "The Angry Birds Movie" in 2016.
2016: Martin Henderson's Death
Martin Henderson, whose case Peter Dinklage highlighted in 2012, died in 2016 due to complications from his injuries. Dinklage declined to further discuss the matter publicly.
October 5, 2017: The Thicket Acquisition
On October 5, 2017, Peter Dinklage acquired the film rights to Joe R. Lansdale's novel "The Thicket."
2017: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (2017) is considered one of Peter Dinklage's most critically acclaimed films.
2017: Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations End
2017 marked the end of a continuous streak of Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Peter Dinklage that began in 2013.
2017: Rememory, Three Billboards, and Three Christs
In 2017, Peter Dinklage starred in "Rememory," and had supporting roles in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" and "Three Christs."
2017: Role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Peter Dinklage appeared in the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri in 2017.
2017: Women's March
Peter Dinklage participated in the Women's March in Park City, Utah, in 2017, advocating for human rights and other policy issues.
2017: Birth of Second Child
Peter Dinklage's second child, a son, was born in 2017.
September 14, 2018: I Think We're Alone Now Release
Peter Dinklage produced and starred in "I Think We're Alone Now," which was released on September 14, 2018.
September 2018: Cyrano Stage Musical
Peter Dinklage starred in the stage musical adaptation of "Cyrano de Bergerac" in August and September 2018.
2018: Emmy Award Win
Peter Dinklage won his third Emmy Award for his role in "Game of Thrones" in 2018.
2018: Roles in Avengers: Infinity War and My Dinner with Hervé
Peter Dinklage portrayed Eitri in Avengers: Infinity War and Hervé Villechaize in My Dinner with Hervé in 2018.
2018: Avengers: Infinity War
Peter Dinklage played Eitri in "Avengers: Infinity War" in 2018.
2018: My Dinner with Hervé
In 2018, Peter Dinklage starred in and produced "My Dinner with Hervé," a film based on the life of Hervé Villechaize.
May 2019: Game of Thrones Concludes
In May 2019, "Game of Thrones," starring Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, concluded its run.
2019: Performance in Cyrano
Peter Dinklage played Cyrano de Bergerac in Cyrano at the Daryl Roth Theatre in 2019.
2019: Emmy Award Win
Peter Dinklage won his fourth Emmy Award for his role in "Game of Thrones" in 2019.
2019: Brothers Announcement
Peter Dinklage's casting in the film "Brothers" was announced in 2019.
2019: Game of Thrones Concludes
Peter Dinklage's role as Tyrion Lannister in "Game of Thrones" concluded in 2019 after eight seasons.
2019: Conclusion of Game of Thrones
Peter Dinklage's role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones concluded in 2019.
2020: I Care a Lot
Peter Dinklage played the role of mobster Roman Lunyov in the 2020 crime thriller "I Care a Lot." His performance garnered positive reviews and drew comparisons to Russian mobster portrayals in other works.
2020: Hitpig Announcement
In 2020, it was announced that Peter Dinklage would voice Hitpig in the animated film "Hitpig."
2020: Screen Actors Guild Award for Game of Thrones
In 2020, Peter Dinklage received a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones.
2020: Fannybaws Music Video
In 2020, Peter Dinklage appeared as the pirate Fannybaws in the music video of the same name for the Scottish power metal band Alestorm.
2021: Cyrano Film Adaptation
Peter Dinklage reprised his role in the film adaptation of "Cyrano" in 2021 and 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 their live-action "Snow White" remake, sparking a debate about representation and stereotypes.
2023: Roles in The Hunger Games and Transformers
In 2023, Dinklage appeared in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and voiced Scourge in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
2023: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, She Came to Me, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
In 2023, Peter Dinklage voiced the primary antagonist, Terrorcon Scourge, in "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts." He also starred in the romantic comedy-drama "She Came to Me" and portrayed Casca Highbottom in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."
September 2024: The Thicket Release
"The Thicket," starring Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, and Esme Creed-Miles, is scheduled for release in September 2024.
October 2024: Brothers Release
"Brothers," starring Peter Dinklage, is slated for release in October 2024.
November 2024: Hitpig and The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Peter Dinklage will voice Hitpig in the animated film "Hitpig" and Hercule Poirot in an Audible adaptation of Agatha Christie's "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," both expected in November 2024.
2024: Awards and Nominations Summary
As of 2024, Peter Dinklage has won 32 awards out of 76 nominations, including four Primetime Emmys, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe.
2024: Wicked, Unfrosted
Peter Dinklage is slated to voice Dr. Dillamond in the two-part film adaptation of the musical "Wicked" in 2024. He also had a cameo appearance in Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted" released on Netflix in 2024.