George R. R. Martin
American writer and television producer (born 1948).
The record
George R. R. Martin is an American writer and television producer. Born on 20 September 1948 in Bayonne, Martin is 78.
Notable works include A Song of Ice and Fire, A Song for Lya and Other Stories and The Armageddon Rag. Martin studied at Northwestern University and Medill School of Journalism. Honours include Hugo Award for Best Novella, Locus Award for Best Novella and Locus Award for Best Collection, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 113 languages, George R. R. Martin is No. 579 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 September 1948, Bayonne (age 78)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Writer, novelist, fantasy author
- Field
- Literature
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
- Genres
- High fantasy, fantasy, science fiction
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 113
Did you know
Shares a birthday with Sophia Loren and Paul I of Russia.
One of 13 people in the Index born in Bayonne, with Sandra Dee.
Has a Wikipedia article in 113 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Hugo Award for Best Novella1975
- Locus Award for Best Novella1976
- Locus Award for Best Collection1977
- Nebula Award for Best Novelette1980
- Hugo Award for Best Novelette1980
- Hugo Award for Best Short Story1980
- Locus Award for Best Novelette1980
- Locus Award for Best Short Story1980
- Locus Award for Best Novella1981
- Locus Award for Best Collection1982
- Locus Award for Best Novelette1982
- Seiun Award for Best Translated Short Story1983
- Locus Award for Best Novelette1984
- Nebula Award for Best Novelette1986
- Inkpot Award1988
- Premio Gigamesh1989
Notable works
- A Song of Ice and Fire
- A Song for Lya and Other Stories
- The Armageddon Rag
- Dying of the Light
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- Wikidata Q181677 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)