Game of Thrones (season 1) didn't feature American actor Peter Dinklage.
Game of Thrones (season 1) . Game of Thrones features a large ensemble cast , including Bean , Addy , Peter Dinklage , Lena Headey , Nikolaj Coster-Waldau , Michelle Fairley and Iain Glen . Critics praised the show 's production values and cast , with specific accolades for Dinklage 's portrayal of Tyrion Lannister . Peter Hayden Dinklage ( [ ˈdɪŋklɪdʒ ] , born June 11 , 1969 ) is an American actor and film producer .