Aaron Sorkin

Screenwriter, playwright, film director, producer

American New York City, New York, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionScreenwriter, playwright, film director, producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/06/1961
Age65 years
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, U.S.

Latest News about Aaron Sorkin

30/09/2026

Reports from the film’s premiere said Aaron Sorkin was actively promoting The Social Reckoning, his long-awaited follow-up to The Social Network. The film examines Facebook’s influence on political division and the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot, and Sorkin also addressed why Donald Trump is not named explicitly in the movie.

17/09/2026

Aaron Sorkin’s film The Social Reckoning had its first screening in Silicon Valley, where he appeared alongside journalist Kara Swisher. The screening marked an early promotional step for the project, which is described as a companion piece to The Social Network and centers on Facebook, internal disclosures, and the effects of the platform on public discourse.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAaron Benjamin Sorkin
Known ForFast-paced dialogue, political and legal dramas
Notable Works
  • A Few Good Men
  • The West Wing
  • The Social Network
  • Moneyball
  • Steve Jobs
  • The Newsroom

Educational Qualification(s)

Alma MaterSyracuse University

Personal Life

Raised InScarsdale, New York

Family

FatherLawyer
MotherTeacher

Career

Years Active1980s–present
BreakthroughA Few Good Men
Awards
  • Academy Award
  • BAFTA Award
  • Primetime Emmy Awards
  • Golden Globe Awards
  • Writers Guild of America Awards

Style Quotient

Writing StyleSharp, rapid-fire dialogue; extended monologues; walk-and-talk scenes

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He began his career writing plays before moving into film and television.
2. He adapted A Few Good Men from stage to screen.
3. He created The West Wing, one of the most acclaimed political dramas on television.
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