Peter Dinklage

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Characters played by Peter Dinklage

Tyrion 'The Halfman' Lannister — Game of Thrones (2011)

A witty and intelligent dwarf from House Lannister, often underestimated due to his size. He serves as a key advisor and strategist, navigating political intrigue and using his cunning to survive. His sharp tongue and love of books make him a unique figure in the power struggles for the Iron Throne.

Eitri — Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Dwarf king and master weaponsmith of Nidavellir.

Dean Casca Highbottom — The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)

Dean of the Academy and reluctant co-creator of the Hunger Games.

Dr. Bolivar Trask — X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Creator of the Sentinel program designed to hunt and eliminate mutants.

Eddie — Pixels (2015)

A convicted criminal and 1982 arcade champion who previously cheated Brenner to win. Recruited for the final battle in NYC where he is exposed for cheating, but later repents, apologizes to Brenner, and is pardoned with celebrity meet-and-greets.

Dr. Dillamond — Wicked (2024)

Talking goat professor advocating for Animal rights, forcibly removed from Shiz.

Scourge — Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

Ruthless Terrorcon hunter serving Unicron.

Captain Gutt — Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

A ruthless Gigantopithecus pirate captain.

James — Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

James is an acquaintance of Mildred who helps after the police station fire by extinguishing Dixon's burning clothes and giving Mildred an alibi. Mildred later goes on a date with him to thank him, but leaves abruptly after seeing Charlie, causing James to mistakenly believe she is ashamed to be seen with him.

Mighty Eagle — The Angry Birds Movie (2016)

Legendary flying eagle who mentors Red and teaches him to control his anger.

Trumpkin — The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

Dwarf warrior, loyal to Caspian, skeptical but fiercely brave.

Miles Finch — Elf (2003)

Miles Finch is a sought-after ghostwriter invited to meet Walter and his associates because Walter's publishing company needs a successful new book. Buddy disrupts the meeting and mistakes Finch for an elf, offending him; Finch reacts violently and leaves, worsening Walter's conflict with Buddy.

Career Overview

Peter Dinklage has 120 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently The Angry Birds Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Game of Thrones, Dexter: Resurrection, Wicker. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
120
Birth Date
1969-06-11
Birth Place
Morristown, New Jersey, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q310937), public domain (CC0).