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Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin, 2011.
Aaron Sorkin
American writer and producer
Also known as: Aaron Benjamin Sorkin
Quick Facts
- In full:
- Aaron Benjamin Sorkin
- Awards And Honors:
- Academy Award (2011)
- Academy Award (2011): Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
- Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Drama Series
- Emmy Award (2002): Outstanding Drama Series
- Emmy Award (2002): Outstanding Special Class Program
- Emmy Award (2001): Outstanding Drama Series
- Emmy Award (2000): Outstanding Drama Series
- Emmy Award (2000): Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
- Golden Globe Award (2021): Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- Golden Globe Award (2016): Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- Golden Globe Award (2011): Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- Notable Works:
- “A Few Good Men”
- “A Few Good Men”
- “Being the Ricardos”
- “Charlie Wilson’s War”
- “Molly’s Game”
- “Moneyball”
- “Sports Night”
- “Steve Jobs”
- “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”
- “The American President”
- “The Newsroom”
- “The Social Network”
- “The Trial of the Chicago 7”
- “The West Wing”
- “To Kill a Mockingbird”
- Notable Family Members:
- married to Julia Bingham (1996–2005)
- Education:
- Scarsdale High School (Scarsdale, New York)
- Syracuse University (B.F.A., 1983)
- Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In):
- "30 Rock" (2011)
- "The Social Network" (2010)
- "Entourage" (2009–2010)
- "The American President" (1995)
- "A Few Good Men" (1992)
- Movies/Tv Shows (Directed):
- "The Trial of the Chicago 7" (2020)
- "Molly's Game" (2017)
- Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator):
- "The Trial of the Chicago 7" (2020)
- "Molly's Game" (2017)
- "Steve Jobs" (2015)
- "The Newsroom" (2012–2014)
- "Moneyball" (2011)
- "The Social Network" (2010)
- "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007)
- "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006–2007)
- "The West Wing" (1999–2006)
- "Sports Night" (1998–2000)
- "The American President" (1995)
- "Malice" (1993)
- "A Few Good Men" (1992)
News •
Jessica Chastain Reflects on How Acting Changed Her Life, as “First in My Family to Not Get Pregnant as a Teenager”
• Dec. 7, 2024, 5:11 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
Aaron Sorkin to write and possibly direct film on Al Schwimmer's daring legacy
• Nov. 26, 2024, 3:33 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Aaron Sorkin (born June 9, 1961, New York, New York, U.S.) is an American writer, producer, and director who brought an astute intelligence and sharp dialogue to films, television series, and plays that were often set within the combative backstage world of politics, law, or entertainment. Sorkin grew up in suburban New York City and, as a child, discovered an affinity for the theatre. After studying the subject at Syracuse University (B.F.A., 1983), he attempted to make a living as a stage actor in New York City. Having long harboured a fascination with dialogue, Sorkin eventually turned to dramatic writing. ...(100 of 790 words)