The Greatest 20th Century Science Fiction Writers

Birthdate: September 20, 1948

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

George R. R. Martin wrote the epic fantasy series of novels, A Song of Ice and Fire, which inspired the iconic Emmy-winning HBO series Game of Thrones. Also known as the "American Tolkien," he was featured on TIME 100. He has earned the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, too.