How tall is Peter Dinklage? Who is he married to? Does he dress well? Read on for answers…

Peter Dinklage is an American actor and producer. He’s known for achieving mainstream success in spite of a medical condition that causes dwarfism.

He rose to popularity as one of several stars of one of the most popular shows of all time, HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Who is Peter Dinklage?

Since the show’s 2011 premiere, Peter Dinklage has been best known for his epic role as Tyrion Lannister on HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Unlike most of the men profiled on The Modest Man, Dinklage is well below average height because he was born with achondroplasia, a condition which causes dwarfism.

Achondroplasia is a form of short-limbed dwarfism. Basically, the cartilage in a person’s arms and legs fails to convert to bones, stunting his growth. It’s a skeletal disorder caused by a genetic mutation.

While it can be hereditary, most people with achondroplasia are born to average-size parents.

Interestingly, at 4’4? Peter Dinklage is average height for a man with his condition.

His Acting Career

As an actor with dwarfism, Dinklage faced challenges. He did not want to play the typical roles offered to little people, like elves and leprechauns.

He was interested in the craft of acting. Dinklage wanted meaty parts, with fully fleshed out characters.

In 2003, he got his wish. He had his breakthrough role playing Finbar McBride in The Station Agent. The small budget indie film was a critical and commercial success, raking in $8 Million on a $500,000 budget. It cemented Dinklage’s place as a serious actor.

Of course, he’s not always in dramatic fair. Dinklage has taken a comedic turn a few times too. For example, he had a cameo as a children’s author in Elf (2003).