- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- June 9, 1961
- Place of Birth
- Manhattan, New York, USA
Aaron Sorkin
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 Loew…
Filmography
movieThe Social Reckoning
2026 · Writer, Director, Producer
moviePaddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
2025 · Self
movieMarlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
2025 · Self
tvThe Studio
2025 · Aaron Sorkin
movieNewscasters
2022 · Thanks
tvOne Perfect Shot
2022 · Self
movieBeing the Ricardos
2021 · Writer, Director
movieA West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
2020 · Writer, Executive Producer, Author
movieThe Trial of the Chicago 7
2020 · Writer, Director
movieUp to Snuff
2018 · Self
movieMolly's Game
2017 · Writer, Director
movieSteve Jobs
2015 · Screenplay
tvClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015 · Self
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self
tvThe Newsroom
2012 · Writer, Producer, Teleplay, Creator, Executive Producer, Story
movieMoneyball
2011 · Screenplay
movieMelvilasom
2011 · Original Story
movieHow Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
2011 · Self
movieThe Social Network
2010 · Ad Executive, Screenplay
tvAmerica: The Story of Us
2010 · Self
movieShaurya
2008 · Original Story
movieThe True Story of Charlie Wilson
2007 · Self
movieCharlie Wilson's War
2007 · Screenplay
tv30 Rock
2006 · Aaron Sorkin
tvStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006 · Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
tvThe Colbert Report
2005
tvEntourage
2004 · Aaron Sorkin
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest
movieAFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002 · Self
tvThe West Wing
1999 · Writer, Executive Producer, Teleplay, Story, Creator
tvSports Night
1998 · Writer, Producer, Executive Producer, Creator
tvThe View
1997 · Self
tvThe Daily Show
1996 · Self
movieThe American President
1995 · Aide in Bar, Writer
movieMalice
1993 · Screenplay, Story
movieA Few Good Men
1992 · Man in Bar, Screenplay, Theatre Play
tvThe American Film Institute Salute to ...
1973 · Self
tvThe Oscars
1953 · Self
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944 · Self - Nominee