Aaron Sorkin

Biography

Aaron Sorkin is an American screenwriter, playwright, and filmmaker born on June 9, 1961, in New York City. He rose to prominence as a writer-creator of acclaimed TV series such as The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, earning numerous accolades including Academy, BAFTA, Emmy, Golden Globe, and WGA Awards. Sorkin has also written successful film screenplays like Charlie Wilson's War and Steve Jobs, winning an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.