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George R.R. Martin

American writer
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Also known as: George Raymond Martin, George Raymond Richard Martin
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In full:
George Raymond Richard Martin
Original name:
George Raymond Martin
Born:
September 20, 1948, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. (age 75)
Awards And Honors:
Emmy Award (2018)
Emmy Award (2016)
Emmy Award (2015)
Nebula Award (1981)
Hugo Award (1981)
Hugo Award (1974)
Notable Works:
“A Game of Thrones”
“A Song of Ice and Fire”
“The Ice Dragon”
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George R.R. Martin (born September 20, 1948, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.) American writer of fantasy, best known for his Song of Ice and Fire series (1996– ), a bloody saga about various factions vying for control of a fictional kingdom. It was adapted into the hugely popular TV show Game of Thrones (2011–19) and inspired the spin-off series House of the Dragon (2022– ). Martin attended Northwestern University and graduated with bachelor’s (1970) and master’s (1971) degrees in journalism. He had been an aficionado of science fiction and fantasy literature since childhood, and he sold his first short story in ...(100 of 699 words)

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