Aaron Sorkin

American filmmaker (born 1961)

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65
Born 1961
Known for
The Social Network
2010

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Updated 2026-06-24

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.