How Peter Dinklage Became The Beloved 'Game Of Thrones' Bad Boy

"A Lannister always pays his debts."

Actor Peter Dinklage, however, has few debts to pay.

The Jersey-born actor essentially bootstrapped his career, living as a self-described starving artist for years before reaching his "Game of Thrones" success.

Now appearing as the brilliant villain in "X-Men: Days of Future Past," Dinklage ranks among Hollywood's most-wanted actors - and just happens to be a dwarf.

See his meteoric rise to fame.