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Peter Dinklage born 1969
Born Morristown, New Jersey
Peter Dinklage has been acting since high school, where he became involved in theater as a way to find his own community. He was born with achondroplasia, a genetic condition causing dwarfism, which made being accepted in school difficult at times. As a young actor, Dinklage struggled to find work beyond stage and independent film roles until a friend crafted a part specifically for him in The Station Agent (2003). The film won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and brought Dinklage greater recognition. His role in the HBO series
Game of Thrones has made him a household name and earned him both Emmy and Golden Globe awards. Dinklage accepts roles referencing his height if he feels they are not exploitative but prefers to compete for parts never intended for someone his size. This philosophy is reflected in this image, where his direct, open gaze challenges the viewer to acknowledge but look past his condition.
Jesse Frohman (born 1958)
Archival pigment print, 2003 (printed 2014) |