Peter Dinklage is an actor from the United States. You might know him as Tyrion Lannister from the TV show Game of Thrones, which aired from 2011 to 2019. He’s won awards for his role on the show, like the Primetime Emmy Award four times. He’s also been in other movies and TV series, like Elf, The Station Agent, and X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Peter has a type of dwarfism called achondroplasia, and he’s 4 feet 5 inches tall. He uses his fame to make people aware of dwarfism. He studied acting at Bennington College and started his career in theater and independent films.
In his early career, he faced challenges finding roles because he didn’t want to play typical roles for people with dwarfism, like elves or leprechauns. But in 2003, he got his big break with The Station Agent, and things started looking up.
Peter is also active in advocating for animal rights. He’s been a vegetarian since he was 16 and a vegan since 2014. He’s married to Erica Schmidt, a theater director, and they have two children.
Despite facing challenges with his height, Peter has become a successful actor and a role model for people with similar conditions. He’s won awards for his performances and continues to make a positive impact on and off the screen.