October 18th 2024.
Peter Dinklage, the beloved actor who played the cunning Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones, had a different passion before his rise to fame in the world of television and film. In the 1990s, he was a member of a punk-funk-rap group called Whizzy, and he took his performances very seriously, sometimes even to the point of throwing up on the audience.
Despite later winning awards for his acting, including a Golden Globe, Peter was initially more interested in pursuing music. In an interview with Hot Ones host Sean Evans, he shared that he never saw himself becoming an actor or doing things like silly commercials. Instead, he wanted to perform in plays and be in a punk band, even if it meant throwing up on people in the audience. He joked that he wanted to do it all for free, just for the pure love of it.
As a member of Whizzy, Peter and his bandmates saw themselves as Beastie Boys rip-offs, but they still had a blast performing together. Peter admitted that their shows were a wild and visceral experience, and he would give his all on stage, even if it meant vomiting on the crowd. He also shared that there was one memorable performance where he got a scar on his temple and learned that head wounds bleed a lot. So not only did he throw up on the audience, but he also bled on them. It was definitely not a show for the faint of heart.
Unfortunately, there is very little evidence of Whizzy's performances as they never released any commercial records and there are only a few photos of Peter on stage. But after his punk days, Peter decided to seriously pursue acting, even though he faced limited opportunities because of his form of dwarfism, achondroplasia.
Peter shared that he was initially angry and frustrated with the lack of roles available for people like him in the entertainment industry. But he didn't let that stop him, and he made it his mission to break the stigma surrounding actors with dwarfism. He found a supportive tribe of friends in the industry, and together they collaborated and lifted each other up. One of those friends happened to be his onscreen father, Charles Dance, who played Tywin Lannister on Game of Thrones.
Peter revealed that he has a lot of love and respect for Charles, despite their characters having a tumultuous relationship on the show. In between takes, Charles would gently touch Peter on the shoulder, and it felt like a paternal gesture. Peter joked that it wasn't possible to hug it out due to time constraints, but the gesture meant a lot to him. He also shared that he and Charles would have conversations about their characters and the show, and it was one of the things that made the experience so special for him.
Although Charles played a horrible human being on Game of Thrones, Peter considers him one of his favorite people. He even joked about the infamous "toilet" scene involving his character's demise, saying it was a shame how it ended. But despite the ups and downs on the show, Peter and Charles have become good friends in real life.
Now, Peter's musical days may be behind him, but he continues to entertain audiences with his incredible acting skills. Game of Thrones may have come to an end, but Peter's legacy and impact on the entertainment industry will live on. And for those who want to relive the epic show, it's available to stream on NowTV and Sky Boxsets.
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