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Also Known As George Raymond Martin • George Raymond Richard Martin
Born September 20, 1948 (age 77) • Bayonne • New Jersey
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (2018) • Emmy Award (2016) • Emmy Award (2015) • Hugo Award (1997) • Nebula Award (1981) • Hugo Award (1981) • Hugo Award (1974)
Notable Works “A Game of Thrones” • “A Song of Ice and Fire” • “The Ice Dragon”

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