Date of birth: September 20, 1948 (Age: 77 as of September 2026)
Full name: George Raymond Richard Martin
Birthplace: Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
Height: 5’ 6” (168 cm)
Weight: 181 lbs (82 kg)
Hair color: Grey
Eye color: Brown
George Raymond Richard Martin was born on September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey. He is an award-winning American novelist, short-story writer and television producer.
Martin created the A Song of Ice and Fire book series, adapted for television as Game of Thrones. He has also written science-fiction works, edited anthologies and contributed to other screen projects.
The previous page called him “the most popular novelist” and focused on height. Subjective wording was removed while his books and screen work were emphasized.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
