George R. R. Martin
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Summary
George R. R. Martin was born on September 20, 1948[1], in Bayonne[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], fantasy author[5], science fiction writer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92,962 views/month, #1,935 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: television writer[11], television producer[12], short story writer[13], blogger[14], prose writer[15], editing staff[16], film producer[17], manufacturer[18]
- Employer: Clarke University[19]
- Educated at: Northwestern University[20], Medill School of Journalism[21], Marist High School[22]
- Award received: Nebula Award for Best Novelette[23], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[24], Hugo Award for Best Novella[25], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[26], Seiun Award for Best Translated Short Story[27], Locus Award for Best Collection[28], Locus Award for Best Novelette[29], Locus Award for Best Novella[30], Locus Award for Best Short Story[31], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[32], Premio Gigamesh[33], Geffen Award[34], Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[35], Inkpot Award[36]
- Religion or worldview: agnosticism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[39]
- Genre: high fantasy[40], fantasy[41], science fiction[42]
- Commons category: George R. R. Martin[43]
- Archives at: Cushing Memorial Library & Archives[44]
- Residence: Santa Fe[45]
Why It Matters
George R. R. Martin has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 87 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Chabon[48], a writer[49], b. 1963[50], of United States[51], awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[52]; Daniel Abraham[53], a novelist[54], b. 1969[55], of United States[56], awarded the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[57]; Vera Kamsha[58], a journalist[59], b. 1962[60], of Russia[61]; and Carrie Vaughn[62], a novelist[63], b. 1973[64], of United States[65], awarded the Philip K. Dick Award[66].
Works attributed to him include A Song of Ice and Fire[67], a novel series[68]; The Winds of Winter[69], a literary work[70]; A Game of Thrones[71], a literary work[72]; Fire & Blood[73], a literary work[74]; Tales of Dunk and Egg[75]; and A Dance with Dragons[76].
FAQs
Where was George R. R. Martin born?
George R. R. Martin was born in Bayonne[2].
What did George R. R. Martin do for work?
George R. R. Martin worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], fantasy author[5], science fiction writer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did George R. R. Martin go to school?
George R. R. Martin was educated at Northwestern University[20], Medill School of Journalism[21], and Marist High School[22].
What awards did George R. R. Martin receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novelette[23], Hugo Award for Best Novelette[24], Hugo Award for Best Novella[25], and Hugo Award for Best Short Story[26].
Who did George R. R. Martin influence?
George R. R. Martin has been cited as an influence by Michael Chabon[48], Daniel Abraham[53], Vera Kamsha[58], and Carrie Vaughn[62].