Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin

1961-06-09 Manhattan, New York, USA 24 Credits

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 ...

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Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words

2025

as Self

Acting

A feature documentary profiling the most revered screenwriter in movie history, Paddy Chayefsky stands alone as the only writer to win three solo Acad...

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

2025

as Self

Acting

In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life i...

Newscasters

Newscasters

2022

Thanks

The remake of the 2019 film “Híradósok”.

Being the Ricardos

Being the Ricardos

2021

Writer, Director

6.5
Writing Directing

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

2020

Writer, Executive Producer, Author

8.0
Writing Producing

Taped at Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre, this staged presentation of The West Wing’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode stars core cast members along...

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The Trial of the Chicago 7

2020

Writer, Director

7.7
Writing Directing

What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.

Up to Snuff

Up to Snuff

2018

as Self

Acting

A humorous and poignant look at the man behind the music; W.G. Snuffy Walden has written the soundtrack of our lives. Friends and collaborators share ...

Molly's Game

Molly's Game

2017

Writer, Director

7.1
Writing Directing

Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investigation) when she establishes a ...

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

2015

Writer

6.8
Writing

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital...

Moneyball

Moneyball

2011

Screenplay

7.3
Writing

The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-gen...

Melvilasom

Melvilasom

2011

Original Story

7.0
Writing

The film traces the progress of a court martial of a Dalit soldier, Sawar Ramachandran (Parthiban), who has been accused of killing Capt. Verma and at...

How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?

How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?

2011

as Self

7.5
Acting

This feature-length documentary about the making of "The Social Network" goes back and forth from the elements of storytelling and long rehearsals wit...

The Social Network

The Social Network

2010

as Ad Executive

7.4
Acting

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network k...

The Social Network

The Social Network

2010

Screenplay

7.4
Writing

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network k...

Shaurya

Shaurya

2008

Original Story

7.2
Writing

Maj. Siddhant Chaudhary, an Indian Army lawyer, attempts to defend Capt. Javed Khan who is accused of killing a decorated officer. The problem is that...

The True Story of Charlie Wilson

The True Story of Charlie Wilson

2007

as Self

5.4
Acting

A playboy congressman, an outcast CIA operative, and a socialite steer over $300 million of the United States Government’s money — in an era when Reag...

Charlie Wilson's War

Charlie Wilson's War

2007

Screenplay

6.5
Writing

In the 1980s U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, Texas socialite Joanne Herring and CIA agent Gust Avrakotos form an unlikely alliance to boost funding for Afgh...

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

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

2002

as Self

6.5
Acting

A look at one hundred years of romance in American cinema.

The American President

The American President

1995

as Aide in Bar

6.5
Acting

Widowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd, one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wa...

The American President

The American President

1995

Writer

6.5
Writing

Widowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd, one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wa...

Malice

Malice

1993

Screenplay, Story

6.3
Writing

A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches infants, Andy's a college professor. Things are never the same af...

A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992

as Man in Bar

7.5
Acting

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritua...

A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992

Screenplay, Theatre Play

7.5
Writing

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritua...

The Social Network Part II

N/A

Writer, Director, Producer

Writing Directing Producing

Explore the inner workings of — and multiple harms caused by — Facebook, the world's largest social network.