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Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin

Writer · Born 1961-06-09 · Manhattan, New York, USA

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Biography

Aaron Benjamin Sorkin (born June 9, 1961) is an American screenwriter, playwright and film director. Born in New York City, he developed a passion for writing early on. As a writer for stage, television, and film, Sorkin is recognised for his trademark fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, complemented by frequent use of the "walk and talk" storytelling technique. Sorkin has earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globes. Sorkin rose to prominence as a writer-creator and showrunner of the television series Sports Night (1998–2000), The West Wing (1999–2006), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–07), and The Newsroom (2012–14). He is also known for his work on Broadway, including the plays A Few Good Men (1989), The Farnsworth Invention (2007), To Kill a Mockingbird (2018), and the revival of Lerner and Loewe's musical Camelot (2023). He wrote the film screenplays for A Few Good Men (1992), The American President (1995), and several biopics, including Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Moneyball (2011), and Steve Jobs (2015). For writing The Social Network (2010), he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted S…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Social Network (2010) — Ad Executive
  2. A Few Good Men (1992) — Man in Bar
  3. 30 Rock (2006) — Aaron Sorkin
  4. The American President (1995) — Aide in Bar
  5. Entourage (2004) — Aaron Sorkin
  6. The Daily Show (1996) — Self
  7. The Studio (2025) — Aaron Sorkin
  8. The Colbert Report (2005)
  9. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self - Guest
  10. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self
  11. The View (1997) — Self
  12. The Oscars (1953) — Self
  13. How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook? (2011) — Self
  14. Golden Globe Awards (1944) — Self - Nominee
  15. Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) — Self
  16. The True Story of Charlie Wilson (2007) — Self
  17. America: The Story of Us (2010) — Self
  18. One Perfect Shot (2022) — Self
  19. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) — Self
  20. Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (2025) — Self
  21. The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) — Self
  22. Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words (2025) — Self
  23. Up to Snuff (2018) — Self

Directed

  1. Molly's Game (2017) — Director
  2. The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) — Director
  3. Being the Ricardos (2021) — Director
  4. The Social Reckoning (2026) — Director