
Aaron Sorkin
Writing
Born: 1961-06-09 · 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
🎬 Movies (21)

The Social Reckoning
2026
Writer

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
2025
Self

Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
2025
Self

Newscasters
2022
Thanks

Being the Ricardos
2021
Writer

The Trial of the Chicago 7
2020
Writer

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
2020
Writer

Up to Snuff
2018
Self

Molly's Game
2017
Writer

Steve Jobs
2015
Screenplay

How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
2011
Self

Moneyball
2011
Screenplay

Melvilasom
2011
Original Story

The Social Network
2010
Ad Executive

Shaurya
2008
Original Story

The True Story of Charlie Wilson
2007
Self

Charlie Wilson's War
2007
Screenplay

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002
Self

The American President
1995
Aide in Bar

Malice
1993
Screenplay

A Few Good Men
1992
Man in Bar
📺 TV Shows (18)

The Studio
2025
Aaron Sorkin

One Perfect Shot
2022
Self

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self

The Newsroom
2012
Writer

America: The Story of Us
2010
Self

30 Rock
2006
Aaron Sorkin

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
Writer

The Colbert Report
2005

Entourage
2004
Aaron Sorkin

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest

The West Wing
1999
Writer

Sports Night
1998
Writer

The View
1997
Self

The Daily Show
1996
Self

The American Film Institute Salute to ...
1973
Self

The Oscars
1953
Self

Golden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Nominee