![]() ![]() As Peter admitted, “The list of people happy here is probably my dog, me, the baby, then my wife – from happiest to least happiest.” Even if it wasn’t the most convenient move for her career, as she works on Broadway… in Manhattan. Which is why, when Peter proposed they move from Manhattan to upstate New York, she agreed. “I can’t be anonymous because of my size,” the actor pointed out while his wife added, “Even if they don’t recognize him, they think he’s Wee Man from Jackass or they think he’s the guy from In Bruges, so there’s a constant assault.” There was just one downside to his blissful existence: the inability to keep a low profile. When Rolling Stone met up with Peter Dinklage in 2012, the magazine described his life as being near-perfect with a “beautiful new baby” and a “happy marriage” that accompanied a seriously impressive career. Maybe it’s having children that does it You’re not who you were before having kids.” Then you get older and you get freed from yourself. “When you’re young your ego is so strong. “I think everything gets easier as you get older,” he noted. The arrival of his baby girl helped put things into perspective. “Without believing in reincarnation I’d think, ‘What did I do in my past lives to deserve this scarlet D on my chest?’ Because a lot of the time it sucks.” “Oftentimes, when I was younger, I’d think in negative terms,” he admitted. Recalling his youth in a 2018 Vulture interview, the actor opened up about his struggle with self-esteem and self-worth. Not only is Peter Dinklage smitten with his kids, but he credits becoming a father with making him a better man. Speaking with Access Hollywood at the 2012 Golden Globes, just six weeks after his daughter was born, he called fatherhood “incredible” and “life changing.” A few months later, he told Rolling Stone his daughter was simply “beautiful” and joked, “I wonder who the father is.” Having kids made Peter Dinklage a better man When he won the 2011 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, he proclaimed, “I love you, Erica. Yes, they rarely reference one another in interviews, but there’s no question that Dinklage is a proud husband and father. While Peter and Erica may not shout about their love from the rooftops, it’s clear that their relationship is seriously sweet. In fact, the only reason the press got wind of the birth was because the happy parents were photographed attending a concert with their newborn. Six years later, they welcomed their second child and, this time around, the “ notoriously private couple” didn’t reveal the little one’s name, nor their gender. “Let me tell you right now: her name is not Zelig,” Peter told The Guardian, laughing, “But it’s hilarious that that’s a fact in Wikipedia.” ![]() In 2011, they had their first child, a daughter, whose name they never revealed. Almost nothing is known of how they met or how they tied the knot and the same is true of their kids. Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt have been married for 15 years and they’ve spent most of their lives in show business and yet, somehow, they’ve managed to keep their private lives exceedingly private. ![]() Peter Dinklage They don’t seek outside validation I am just the TV actor who pays the bills. She’s definitely the artist of the family. Unlike a lot of other people in our profession where film is the ultimate goal, theatre is sacred to her. Speaking with The Guardian in 2015, Peter called his wife “brilliant” and gushed, “She loves theatre. In fact, ask Peter who is the most successful artist in their household and he’ll quickly let you know it’s not him. While working in the same industry might lead to unhealthy competition or even animosity between some partners, Peter and Erica are so proud and secure in who they are that there’s just no time for jealousy. Broadway World, for example, praised Schmidt’s writing, professing, “Her dialogue is brisk, interesting and rings true, especially given the fine work by her talented ensemble.” That’s because Erica, who is an award-winning playwright and theater director, is focused on her own impressive career rather than competing with her hubby’s.Īs of 2020, Schmidt had directed 10 Off-Broadway productions, including A Month in the Country, which starred Peter, and Humor Abuse, which won her the 2009 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show.Įrica also wrote, directed, and performed in 2017’s All the Fine Boys, which starred Abigail Breslin, and received some great reviews. Not only is Erica Schmidt comfortable with the adoring attention her husband receives, she’s also totally cool with his A-list status outshining her own in the entertainment industry. Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt don’t compete with each other ![]()
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