Biography
Aaron Sorkin
Writing
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 Award…
Career works
39
Movies
20
Series
19
Career average
6.6/10
Birth date
06/09/1961
Place of birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
Filmography highlights
Movies
The Social Reckoning
2026 · 8.9
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
2025 · 7.0
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
2025 · 7.3
Being the Ricardos
2021 · 6.5
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
2020 · 7.9
The Trial of the Chicago 7
2020 · 7.7
Up to Snuff
2018
Molly's Game
2017 · 7.2
Steve Jobs
2015 · 6.8
Moneyball
2011 · 7.3
Melvilasom
2011 · 6.4
How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
2011 · 7.5
The Social Network
2010 · 7.4
Shaurya
2008 · 7.2
The True Story of Charlie Wilson
2007 · 5.1
Series
The Studio
2025 · 7.8
One Perfect Shot
2022 · 4.7
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · 6.1
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015 · 6.2
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · 5.1
The Newsroom
2012 · 8.1
America: The Story of Us
2010 · 8.2
30 Rock
2006 · 7.5
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006 · 7.5
The Colbert Report
2005 · 7.0
Entourage
2004 · 7.4
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · 5.3
The West Wing
1999 · 8.3
Sports Night
1998 · 7.3
The View
1997 · 4.3