Dinklage's stage credits include Things We Want, Richard III, and Evolution Off-Broadway. His film and television credits include The Station Agent, The Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Capsian, Elf and Death at a Funeral. He currently appears on HBO's Game of Thrones, playing Tyrion Lannister.

Among the plays and musicals Schmidt has directed are Humor Abuse, People Be Heard, As You Like It and Debbie Does Dallas.