Date of Birth: September 20, 1948
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
George Raymond Richard Martin, commonly known as George R. R. Martin, is an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his series of epic fantasy novels, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” which was adapted into the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Martin showed an early interest in writing and fantasy. He began his career writing short stories in the early 1970s, and by the mid-1970s, he had already won several Hugo and Nebula Awards. Martin worked in television during the 1980s, contributing to shows such as “The Twilight Zone” and “Beauty and the Beast.” In the 1990s, he returned to writing novels, and in 1996, he published “A Game of Thrones,” the first book in the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. The series has since become a global phenomenon, with millions of copies sold worldwide and a critically acclaimed television adaptation that has garnered numerous awards. Apart from his work on “A Song of Ice and Fire,” Martin has also edited several anthologies and published numerous other novels and short stories in various genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy. He is known for his intricate world-building, complex characters, and willingness to subvert traditional genre tropes.
5 Interesting Facts about George R. R. Martin
1. George R. R. Martin originally intended to write “A Song of Ice and Fire” as a trilogy, but the series has expanded to seven planned books.
2. He is a huge fan of the New York Jets and the New York Giants, often attending their games and writing about them on his blog.
3. Before becoming a full-time writer, Martin worked as a journalism professor at Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa.
4. Martin bought and restored the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which screens classic and independent films.
5. He has been a guest of honor at numerous science fiction and fantasy conventions around the world.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from George R. R. Martin
1. “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
2. “Winter is coming.”
3. “When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.”
4. “The things we love destroy us every time, lad. Remember that.”
5. “There is no better teacher than history in determining the future… There are answers worth billions of dollars in a $30 history book.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
George R. R. Martin’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $120 million.
Children
George R. R. Martin does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [George R. R. Martin’s Official Website](http://www.georgerrmartin.com/
2. [George R. R. Martin’s Blog](https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/
3. [George R. R. Martin on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0552333/
5. [A Song of Ice and Fire on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire
