Born in Manhattan, New York, on June 9, 1961, Aaron Sorkin is best known for his work as a director. Movie fans may recognize his name from Molly’s Game (2017), The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) and Being the Ricardos (2021), all of which he directed. His latest film as director is The Social Reckoning (2026).
In front of the camera, Sorkin appeared in A Few Good Men (1992) as Man in Bar, in The American President (1995) as Aide in Bar and in The Social Network (2010) as Ad Executive. He has also played himself in the TV series Entourage, 30 Rock and The Studio (2025). Among his awards are an Oscar for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (2011), a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay (2010), a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (2000), a Writers Guild of America Award and the National Humanities Medal (2023).
Frequent co-stars
- Jeremy Strong · 3 films together: The Social Reckoning, Molly's Game, The Trial of the Chicago 7
Awards won
- National Humanities Medal (2023)
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (2011)
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay (2011)
- Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (2010)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (2010)
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (2000)
- Writers Guild of America Award
Nominations
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2021)
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (2018)
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (2012)
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (2011)
Career at a glance
First credit: A Few Good Men (1992) · Credits: 10
Roles played
Titles reviewed on Drama4U
The Social Reckoning2026 · DirectorReviewed
Other work
The Studio2025 · Aaron Sorkin
Being the Ricardos2021 · Director
The Trial of the Chicago 72020 · Director
Molly's Game2017 · Director
The Social Network2010 · Ad Executive
30 Rock2006 · Aaron Sorkin
Entourage2004 · Aaron Sorkin
The American President1995 · Aide in Bar
A Few Good Men1992 · Man in Bar
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