Happy birthday! George R. R. Martin turns 77 today

‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ author George R. R. Martin is celebrating his 77th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author-screenwriter George R. R. Martin has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 77th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Martin, a cultural icon

Born George Raymond Richard Martin in Bayonne on September 20, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Martin's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little George hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for George R. R. Martin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 77.

Happy Birthday, George, you're the best!

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