Aaron Sorkin

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Aaron Sorkin is a television, film, and theater playwright best known for his work on The West Wing, which earned him an Emmy, and The Social Network, which earned him an Oscar. His writing is often characterized by its rapid-fire dialog. He is a recovering cocaine addict.

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Writer Credits (10) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2012 The Newsroom (2)
2011 Moneyball Screenplay
2010 The Social Network Screenplay
2007 Charlie Wilson's War
2006 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (22)
  • 2006 The West Wing (154)
    1999 Sports Night (45)
    1995 The American President
    1993 Malice
    1992 A Few Good Men
    Actor Credits (10) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
    2010 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (1)
    2010 The Social Network Ad Executive
    2009 Entourage (1) Himself
    2007 HBO First Look (1)
    2006 30 Rock (0) Himself - Guest
  • 2006 The West Wing (1) Man in Crowd
    1999 Sports Night (1)
    1995 The American President Aide in Bar
    1992 A Few Good Men Man in Bar
    1991 Charlie Rose (4) Himself - Guest
    Producer Credits (5) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
    2012 The Newsroom (10)
    2010 The Social Network executive producer
    2006 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (22)
  • 2006 The West Wing (85)
    1999 Sports Night (45)
    General Information Edit
    Credited Name Aaron Sorkin
    Gender Male
    Birthday June 9, 1961
    Death
    Primary Role Writer
    Hometown New York City, New York
    Country United States
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    Rob Reiner Rob Reiner
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    Bryan Gordon
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    David Fincher David Fincher
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    Don Scardino
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    Laura Innes
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    Andrew Bernstein
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    Robert Berlinger
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    Marc Buckland
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    Alex Graves Alex Graves
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    Ben Mezrich
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    David Handelman
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    Mark McKinney Mark McKinney
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    Paul Redford
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    Peter McCabe
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    Bashir Salahuddin
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    Nanda Chitre
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    Ian Reichbach
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    Dana Calvo
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    Scott Rudin Scott Rudin
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    Michael De Luca
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    Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey
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    Rob Reiner Rob Reiner
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    Jeffrey Stott
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    Ceán Chaffin
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    Dana Brunetti
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    Louie Maggiotto
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    Mindy Kanaskie
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