Peter Dinklage is one of the most acclaimed actors and is most well-known for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister, in the popular HBO series ‘Game of Thrones‘. He has also starred in various movies and TV shows, such as ‘The Station Agent’, ‘Elf’, and ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past‘ etc.
While Dinklage is a household name and a global icon, his wife Erica Schmidt is less known to the public. Erica Schmidt is not merely a celebrity spouse; she is also a talented theatre director and writer with a lot of awards. She has been Dinklage’s partner for over 15 years, and they have two children together. So, who is Erica Schmidt? Let’s find out!!
Erica Schmidt’s Life And Career
Erica Schmidt has been involved in theatre since she was a child, and she went on to pursue her passion as a career. She studied theater at Vassar College and then moved to New York City, where she worked as a costume designer and a stage manager before becoming a director and writer. She has written and directed many plays, such as ‘Cyrano’, ‘Humor Abuse‘, and ‘All the Fine Boys‘.
‘Cyrano‘, the musical adaptation of the classic play ‘Cyrano de Bergerac‘, starred Peter Dinklage as the titular actor. She has also collaborated with famous actors like Sarah Silverman, Ethan Hawke, and John Gallagher Jr. She has received the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show for Humor Abuse and the Princess Grace Award for Emerging Artists for her directing skills along with several other accolades.
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Erica’s Relationship With Peter Dinklage
Erica Schmidt and Peter Dinklage first met in 2002 at the party of a mutual friend. They shared an instant connection and started dating quickly thereafter. They got married in 2005 in a simple ceremony and have been together for 15 years. The couple have two children together. Their daughter was born in 2011 and then the duo welcomed a son in 2017.
They are very private about their personal lives and have not even revealed their children’s names to the public. The pair share a similar sense of humor and are supportive of each other’s careers. She has also complimented her husband for being a loving father and an amazing partner.
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