Aaron Sorkin
Biography
Aaron Sorkin is an American screenwriter, playwright, and film director born in Manhattan, New York, USA on June 9, 1961. He developed a passion for writing early on and is recognized for his trademark fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, often incorporating the "walk and talk" storytelling technique. Sorkin has written for stage, television, and film, and has been involved in the creation and showrunning of several television series, including Sports Night, The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and The News. He has earned numerous accolades for his work, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and multiple Primetime Emmy Awards.
Career overview
Aaron Sorkin is a screenwriter, playwright, and film director. He developed a passion for writing early on and is recognized for his trademark fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues. Sorkin frequently uses the "walk and talk" storytelling technique in his work.
Sorkin rose to prominence as a writer and creator of several television series. He is known for his work on Sports Night, The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and The Newsroom. His writing style and technique have been influential in the television and film industries.
Sorkin has earned numerous accolades for his work. He has been recognized with awards and nominations for his writing and directing. Sorkin has a large body of work, with 39 known credits. He was born in Manhattan, New York, and is a male screenwriter and playwright.
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- The Social Reckoning (2026) Writer
- The Social Reckoning (2026) Director
- The Social Reckoning (2026) Producer
- The Studio (2025) as Aaron Sorkin
- Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (2025) as Self
- Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words (2025) as Self
- One Perfect Shot (2022) as Self
- Newscasters (2022) Thanks
- Being the Ricardos (2021) Writer
- Being the Ricardos (2021) Director
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Writer
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Director
- A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020) Writer
- A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020) Executive Producer
- A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020) Author
- Up to Snuff (2018) as Self
- Molly's Game (2017) Writer
- Molly's Game (2017) Director
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Steve Jobs (2015) Screenplay
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Newsroom (2012) Writer
- The Newsroom (2012) Producer
- The Newsroom (2012) Teleplay
- The Newsroom (2012) Creator
- The Newsroom (2012) Executive Producer
- The Newsroom (2012) Story
- Moneyball (2011) Screenplay
- Melvilasom (2011) Original Story
- How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook? (2011) as Self
- The Social Network (2010) as Ad Executive
- The Social Network (2010) Screenplay
- America: The Story of Us (2010) as Self
- Shaurya (2008) Original Story
- Charlie Wilson's War (2007) Screenplay
- The True Story of Charlie Wilson (2007) as Self
- 30 Rock (2006) as Aaron Sorkin
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) Writer
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) Executive Producer
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) Creator
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- Entourage (2004) as Aaron Sorkin
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) as Self
- The West Wing (1999) Writer
- The West Wing (1999) Executive Producer
- The West Wing (1999) Teleplay
- The West Wing (1999) Story
- The West Wing (1999) Creator
- Sports Night (1998) Writer
- Sports Night (1998) Producer
- Sports Night (1998) Executive Producer
- Sports Night (1998) Creator
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The American President (1995) as Aide in Bar
- The American President (1995) Writer
- Malice (1993) Screenplay
- Malice (1993) Story
- A Few Good Men (1992) as Man in Bar
- A Few Good Men (1992) Screenplay
- A Few Good Men (1992) Theatre Play
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee