George R.R. Martin

George R.R. Martin

American writer and TV producer (born 1948)
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George Raymond Richard Martin (born George Raymond Martin; September 20, 1948) also known by the initials G.R.R.M. is an American author, television writer, and television producer. He is best known as the author of the series of epic fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire, which were adapted into the Primetime Emmy Award–winning television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019) and its prequel series House of the Dragon (2022–present). He also helped create the Wild Cards anthology series and contributed worldbuilding for the video game Elden Ring (2022).

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George R.R. Martin was born on Monday, 20 September 1948 in Bayonne, New Jersey USA. His full name at birth was George Raymond Martin. He is best known as an author. Martin's country of citizenship (nationality) is American. George attended high school at Marist High School. For university, he studied at Northwestern University (B.S., Journalism, 1970; M.S. 1971). His religion is listed as Agnostic. He is 5' 6" (168 cm) tall with a large build. He has dark brown eyes and salt and pepper hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $80,000,000 US dollars. George R.R. Martin is 76 years old and his zodiac star sign is Virgo.

You can find people similar to George R.R. Martin by visiting our lists American weird fiction writers and Marist High School (New Jersey) alumni.

Full name at birth
George Raymond Martin
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Claim to fame
his epic fantasy novel series 'A Song of Ice and Fire', which were adapted into the Emmy Award-winning HBO series 'Game of Thrones'
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Date of birth
20 September 1948
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Bayonne, New Jersey USA
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Novelist, Short Story Writer, Screenwriter and Producer
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5' 6" (168 cm)
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  • Eye glasses
  • White beard
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44
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Net worth
$80,000,000 USD
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High school
Marist High School
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Northwestern University (B.S., Journalism, 1970; M.S. 1971)
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Partner: Parris McBride (Married)
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George R.R. Martin and Parris McBride

George R.R. Martin is known for his role in the TV series House of the Dragon (2022) as executive producer.

He is also known for his role in the TV series Game of Thrones (2011) as co-executive producer - 68 episodes.

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