Aaron Sorkin

Writing · Born 1961-06-09 in Manhattan, New York, USA

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…

Filmography

• The Social Network as Ad Executive
• A Few Good Men as Man in Bar
• The True Story of Charlie Wilson as Self
• How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook? as Self
• The American President as Aide in Bar
• AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories as Self
• Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore as Self

TV

• The Studio as Aaron Sorkin
• Entourage as Aaron Sorkin
• 30 Rock as Aaron Sorkin
• Golden Globe Awards as Self - Nominee
• The Colbert Report
• The Oscars as Self
• Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
• One Perfect Shot as Self
• America: The Story of Us as Self
• The View as Self