George R. R. Martin Biography
George R. R. Martin was born on September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey, US. He is an Aerican novelist, TV Producer, screenwriter and story-writer. Similarly, he is best known for his creation of the series of epic fantasy novels, A Song of Ice and Fire. Likewise, it includes seven books, A Game of Thrones (1996), A Clash of Kings (1998), A Storm of Swords (2000), A Feast for Crows (2005), A Dance with Dragons (2011) and the other two books, The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring which are yet to be released.
His books were also later adapted in the HBO series Game of Thrones which aired from 2011 to 2019. Moreover, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Regarding his family, his father’s name is Raymond Collins Martin whereas his mother’s name is Margaret Brady Martin.
Education
Martin attended Mary Jane Donohoe School and Marist High School. He also graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism with a B.S. in journalism
Body Measurements
Martin stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs around 90 Kg. Additionally, he has white hair and dark brown eyes.
Affairs
He was previously in an affair with fellow science fiction/fantasy author Lisa Tuttle in early 1970s. He was previously in a marital affair with Gale Burnick from 1975 to 1979.
Martin is currently in a marital affair with Parris McBride. They tied the knot on February 15, 2011.
Net Worth
The author has an estimated net worth of $ 80 million.
Overview
- Full Name: George Raymond Richard Martin
- Profession: Novelist, TV Producer and Screenwriter
- Age: 71
- Birth Date: September 20, 1948
- Birth Place: Bayonne, New Jersey, US
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Raymond Collins Martin
- Mother’s Name: Margaret Brady Martin
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Weight: 90 Kg
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: White
- Net Worth: $ 80 million
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