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Peter Dinklage Biography

Birth Name:Peter Hayden Dinklage

Birth Place:Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Stunts

Fast Facts

Has supported the organization Farm Sanctuary, which advocates for the plight of farm animals
Graduated from Bennington College in 1991
Married theater director Erica Schmidt in 2005
Studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Welsh School of Music and Drama
Quote: "(On his height) "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 humor․ You just know that it's not your problem․ It's theirs․""
Known for being able to take on a number of versatile roles
Grew up next door to the manager of rock star Bruce Springsteen
Has starred in the play "Hope Leaves the Theatre" opposite Meryl Streep
Was the first choice of author George R․ R․ Martin to portray Tyrion Lannister in "Game of Thrones․"

Awards

2003NYFCO Award-Breakthrough Performance: winner
2003Best Actor-: winner
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2004CFCA Award-Most Promising Performer: nominated
2004Chlotrudis Award-Best Actor: nominated
2004Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2004Sierra Award-Best Actor: nominated
2004OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: winner
2004OFCS Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Breakout Performance - On Screen: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2011IGN Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2011INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2011Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2011Scream Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2011TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2012INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012SFX Award-Best Actor: nominated
2012Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2012TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013SFX Award-Best Actor: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2014INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: winner
2015MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2015Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2017ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2017CIFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2019Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
2019IGN People's Choice Award-Best TV Ensemble: winner
2019INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2019PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Capri Actor Award-: winner
2021DFWFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021DFCS Award-Best Actor: winner
2021HFCS Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: nominated
2021IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021ICP Award-Best Performance: nominated
2021Sierra Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021OAFFC Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
2021SFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022EDA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022CACF Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022GAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2022HFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022HFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022SDFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2025CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2025Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2025NDFS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2025The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated