Peter Dinklage's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Peter Dinklage.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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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.

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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".

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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: 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".

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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.

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".

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2016: Critics' Choice Television Award Nomination

In 2016, Peter Dinklage was nominated for Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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.

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".

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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".

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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.

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.