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10 Jul, 2014

Emmy nomination

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Dinklage is among the nominees for the 2014 Emmy Awards. The actor is nominated for the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones.

15 Jun, 2014

The Children

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the tenth episode of season four, The Children. While awaiting his death sentence for regicide, Tyrion is freed from his cell in the royal castle by his brother Jaime Lannister, played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Instead of following the escape plan prepared by Jaime, Tyrion goes to the Tower of the Hand for a final confrontation with Lord Tywin Lannister, played by Charles Dance. With his father dead, Tyrion escapes on a ship bound for the continent of Essos.

1 Jun, 2014

The Mountain and the Viper

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the eighth episode of season four, The Mountain and the Viper. Prince Oberyn Martell of Dorne is played by Pedro Pascal, and the knight known as The Mountain, Ser Gregor Clegane, is played by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. Oberyn faces The Mountain in Tyrion’s trial by combat for regicide and gains the upper hand with his dynamic fighting style. However the severely injured Ser Gregor is able to win the bout in devastatingly violent fashion, and Tyrion is declared guilty.

18 May, 2014

Mockingbird

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the seventh episode of season four, Mockingbird. Prince Oberyn Martell of Dorne, played by Pedro Pascal, agrees to represent Tyrion at his trial by combat.

11 May, 2014

The Laws of Gods and Men

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the sixth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, The Laws of God and Men. Tyrion becomes enraged at his trial for regicide as it becomes clear that the verdict is decided in advance. He demands a trial by combat to let the gods decide his fate.

27 Apr, 2014

Oathkeeper

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in Oathkeeper, the fourth episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones. Tyrion discusses his innocence with his brother Jaime Lannister, played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, ahead of his impending trial for regicide. They agree that he is likely to be found guilty regardless.

20 Apr, 2014

Breaker of Chains

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the third episode of season four of Game of Thrones, Breaker of Chains. Daniel Portman plays Tyrion’s squire, Podrick Payne. Tyrion discusses who the witnesses will be for his upcoming trial for regicide, and discovers that there may be noone to stand for him. Tyrion tells Podrick to leave King’s Landing, as his decision to refuse to testify against Tyrion places him in danger.

13 Apr, 2014

The Lion and the Rose

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peter-dinklage-the-lion-the-roseDinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the second episode of the fourth season of Game of Thrones, The Lion and the Rose. Tormented by his nephew King Joffrey Baratheon at Joffrey’s wedding, Tyrion is accused of regicide when Joffrey drinks poisoned wine.

6 Apr, 2014

Two Swords

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peter-dinklage-two-swordsDinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the first episode of the fourth season, Two Swords. Tyrion learns that Prince Oberyn Martell of Dorne, played by Pedro Pascal, is in King’s Landing seeking revenge against the Lannisters for the death of his sister. Tyrion tries but fails to comfort his new wife Sansa Stark, played by Sophie Turner, following the killing of her family members by Lannister loyalists.

18 Jul, 2013

Emmy nomination

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Dinklage is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones.

9 Jun, 2013

Mhysa

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the tenth episode of season three, Mhysa. Tyrion deduces that Lord Tywin Lannister, played by Charles Dance, is responsible for the deaths of Robb and Catelyn Stark during the events of the Red Wedding.

19 May, 2013

Second Sons

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the eighth episode of season three, Second Sons. Tyrion clashes with his nephew, the boy-king Joffrey Baratheon, during his forced wedding with Sansa Stark.

12 May, 2013

The Bear and the Maiden Fair

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the seventh episode of season three, The Bear and the Maiden Fair. Conflict arises between Tyrion and his lover Shae, played by Sibel Kekilli, over Tyrion’s impending forced marriage to the highborn Sansa Stark.

5 May, 2013

The Climb

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in episode six of season three, The Climb. Tyrion and his sister Queen Regent Cersei Lannister commiserate about their impending marriages of convenience. Tyrion deduces that it was not Cersei who tried to have him killed by a Lannister soldier during the Battle of the Blackwater, but her psychotic son, King Joffrey Baratheon.

28 Apr, 2013

Kissed By Fire

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the fifth episode of the third season, Kissed By Fire. Lord Tywin Lannister, played by Charles Dance, enforces his will as he arranges politically convenient marriages for both Tyrion and his sister and rival, Cersei Lannister.

21 Apr, 2013

And Now His Watch is Ended

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the fourth episode of the third season, And Now His Watch is Ended. Tyrion discusses the concept of revenge with the spymaster Lord Varys, played by Conleth Hill.

14 Apr, 2013

Walk of Punishment

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in third episode of season three, Walk of Punishment. Tyrion is appointed as the royal treasurer, but it becomes apparent that Tyrion’s family intends to use the position to scapegoat him. Tyrion learns that the realm is heavily in debt to the Iron Bank of Braavos, and is concerned that the Bank may cut off financing and support rebellions against the Iron Throne in order to recoup its losses.

7 Apr, 2013

Dark Wings, Dark Words

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the second episode of season three, Dark Wings, Dark Words. Sibel Kekilli plays Tyrion’s lover, Shae. After Tyrion is stripped of his role as Hand of the King, Shae asks him for his help to protect her mistress Sansa Stark, who has had her betrothal to King Joffrey Baratheon annulled and is endangered by new alliances the Lannisters are forming.

31 Mar, 2013

Valar Dohaeris

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Dinklage appears as Tyrion Lannister in the first episode of season three, Valar Dohaeris. Lord Tywin Lannister, played by Charles Dance, tells Tyrion that he intends to disinherit him. He refuses to believe that Tyrion played a part in defending King’s Landing during the Battle of the Blackwater.

19 Jul, 2012

Emmy nomination

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Dinklage is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones.