Biography
Aaron Benjamin Sorkin is an American screenwriter, playwright, and filmmaker. As a writer for stage, television, and film, he is recognized for his trademark fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, complemented by frequent use of the storytelling technique called the "walk and talk". Sorkin has earned numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, and two WGA Awards, in addition to a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
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Awards & recognition
- National Humanities Medal · 2023
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2011
- New York Film Critics Circle Award — Best Screenplay · 2011
- Golden Globe Award — Best Screenplay · 2010
- Satellite Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2010
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- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 2000
- Writers Guild of America Award
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2021 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2018 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2012 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2011 · nominated
Filmography30 titles
The West Wing
America: The Story of Us
America: The Story of the US
The Newsroom
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
The Studio
The Trial of the Chicago 7
A Few Good Men
30 Rock
The Social Network
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Entourage
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Moneyball
Sports Night
Molly's Game
The Colbert Report
Steve Jobs
Being the Ricardos
Charlie Wilson's War
The American President
The Daily Show
Malice
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Late Night with Seth Meyers
One Perfect Shot
The View
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
Up to Snuff