Aaron Sorkin
Birth Place: Scarsdale, NY, USA
Latest News on Aaron Sorkin:
Everything We Know About Netflix's SPELLBOUND Musical (Sep 1, 2024)
Original Cast Members Will Return For SWEPT AWAY on Broadway; Full Cast Revealed! (Aug 20, 2024)
Sarah Paulson Joins Cast of Ryan Murphy Legal Series ALL'S FAIR (Aug 6, 2024)
Everything We Know About Netflix's SPELLBOUND Musical (Sep 1, 2024)
Original Cast Members Will Return For SWEPT AWAY on Broadway; Full Cast Revealed! (Aug 20, 2024)
Sarah Paulson Joins Cast of Ryan Murphy Legal Series ALL'S FAIR (Aug 6, 2024)
BIO
His works include the Broadway plays A Few Good Men, The Farnsworth Invention and To Kill a Mockingbird; the television series Sports Night (1998–2000), The West Wing (1999–2006), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–07), and The Newsroom (2012–14). He wrote the film screenplay for the legal drama A Few Good Men (1992), the comedy The American President (1995), and several biopics including Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Moneyball (2011), and Steve Jobs (2015). For writing 2010's The Social Network, he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay.
He made his feature film debut as a director in 2017 with the crime drama Molly's Game, which garnered mostly positive reviews and earned him a third Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. As a writer, Sorkin is recognized for his trademark fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, complemented by frequent collaborator Thomas Schlamme's storytelling technique called the "walk and talk". These sequences consist of single tracking shots of long duration involving multiple characters engaging in conversation as they move through the set; characters enter and exit the conversation as the shot continues without any cuts.
Photos
Book Writer Aaron Sorkin, Fergie Philippe, Dakin Matthews, Anthony Michael Lopez, Phillipa Soo, Danny Wolohan, Monte Greene Jordan Danica, Camden McKinnon, Andrew Burnap, Taylor Trensch, Marilee Talkington and Director Bartlett Sher
Date:
02/25/2023
From: Photos: In Rehearsal with Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica, and the Cast of CAMELOT!
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 26: The chior performs during Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird", a new play by Aaron Sorkin at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2020 in New York City. The performance is the first-ever Broadway play performed at Madison Square Garden with an entirely free performance for 18,000 New York City public school students. (Photo by Bruce Glikas)
Date:
02/27/2020
From: Photo Coverage: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Makes History at Madison Square Garden Performance
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
73rd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS -- Pictured: Aaron Sorkin, ''Steve Jobs'', Winner, Best Screenplay - Motion Picture at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 -- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)
Date:
01/11/2016
From: Photo Flash: Denzel, Lady Gaga & More Nab Prizes at 73rd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Author
Bookwriter
Movies
A Few Good Men
[ 1992 ] Man in Bar
[ 1992 ] Man in Bar
Malice
[ 1993 ] writer
[ 1993 ] writer
The American President
[ 1995 ] Aide in Bar
[ 1995 ] Aide in Bar
Charlie Wilson's War
[ 2007 ] writer
[ 2007 ] writer
The Social Network
[ 2010 ] Ad Executive
[ 2010 ] Ad Executive
Moneyball
[ 2011 ] writer
[ 2011 ] writer
Steve Jobs
[ 2015 ] writer
[ 2015 ] writer
Molly's Game
[ 2017 ] director
[ 2017 ] director
The Trial of the Chicago 7
[ 2020 ] writer
[ 2020 ] writer
Being the Ricardos
[ 2021 ] writer
[ 2021 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical
Aaron SorkinA Few Good Men
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Aaron SorkinA Few Good Men For Promissing Playwright
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Aaron Sorkin, A Few Good Men
Videos
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024
VIDEO: Watch Yaegel T. Welch & Melanie Moore Talk TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on CBS News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 17, 2023
Video: Richard Thomas Is Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to a City Near You
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Sep 23, 2023
VIDEO: Richard Thomas Talks Playing Atticus Finch in HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023
Video: How CAMELOT's Andrew Burnap Is Taking on This Season's Most Legendary Role
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Apr 24, 2023
Photo & Video: First Look at Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo and Jordan Donica in CAMELOT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023
VIDEO: Richard Thomas and Jacqueline Williams Get Ready to Take TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on the Road
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Mar 26, 2022
VIDEO: Richard Thomas Talks Touring as Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Alan Henry - Feb 24, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Clip of Greg Kinnear in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 6, 2022
VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Celebrates Broadway Return; Written By Aaron Sorkin
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2021
VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Discusses the Making of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 8, 2021
VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Says He's Stressed About The Election on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 27, 2020
News
Everything We Know About Netflix's SPELLBOUND Musical
Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Original Cast Members Will Return For SWEPT AWAY on Broadway; Full Cast Revealed!
The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away will star the returning principal cast members from the show’s run at Berkeley Repertory and Arena Stage. Learn more about the full cast here!
The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away will star the returning principal cast members from the show’s run at Berkeley Repertory and Arena Stage. Learn more about the full cast here!
Sarah Paulson Joins Cast of Ryan Murphy Legal Series ALL'S FAIR
Tony Award winner Paulson has been confirmed to appear in the ensemble of a new legal series from Ryan Murphy. She will star alongside Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts.
Tony Award winner Paulson has been confirmed to appear in the ensemble of a new legal series from Ryan Murphy. She will star alongside Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts.
Ella Stiller, Josh Malina, and Mimi Lieber Will Lead Reading of THE LAST YIDDISH SPEAKER By Deborah Zoe Laufer
Recent Julliard graduate Ella Stiller and Broadway and television star Joshua Malina will headline the opening of the Festival of New Jewish Plays, a collaboration between the Jewish Plays Project and Berkshire Theatre Group .
Recent Julliard graduate Ella Stiller and Broadway and television star Joshua Malina will headline the opening of the Festival of New Jewish Plays, a collaboration between the Jewish Plays Project and Berkshire Theatre Group .
GoFundMe Campaign Launches to Save The West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
The West Bank Cafe previously announced that it will be closing its doors next month. Now, a GoFundMe campaign has launched to help save the venue from its demise. Learn more about how to help here!
The West Bank Cafe previously announced that it will be closing its doors next month. Now, a GoFundMe campaign has launched to help save the venue from its demise. Learn more about how to help here!
Bartlett Sher Will Direct Broadway-Bound Dolly Parton Musical HELLO, I'M DOLLY
Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
Joshua Malina Will Make London Stage Debut in WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ANNE FRANK
Joshua Malina is set to make his London stage debut this fall in What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.
Joshua Malina is set to make his London stage debut this fall in What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.
Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Begins Performances Tonight At The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
The classic play TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD opens tonight at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, presented by the American Theatre Guild.
The classic play TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD opens tonight at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, presented by the American Theatre Guild.
New Immersive Exhibit Based on THE WEST WING Coming to Paley Center
The Paley Center for Media will host its latest blockbuster exhibit, Inside The West Wing: A 25th Anniversary Salute. Running for just nine weeks only, this immersive exhibit based on the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award–winning show created by Aaron Sorkin, will open at The Paley Museum on Friday, July 5 and run through Sunday, September 8.
The Paley Center for Media will host its latest blockbuster exhibit, Inside The West Wing: A 25th Anniversary Salute. Running for just nine weeks only, this immersive exhibit based on the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award–winning show created by Aaron Sorkin, will open at The Paley Museum on Friday, July 5 and run through Sunday, September 8.
Video: Sarah Paulson Accepts Tony Award For APPROPRIATE
Sarah Paulson won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE. Watch he acceptance speech in the video here.
Sarah Paulson won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE. Watch he acceptance speech in the video here.
Video: Jeremy Strong Accepts Tony Award For AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
Jeremy Strong won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Watch his acceptance speech in the video here!
Jeremy Strong won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Watch his acceptance speech in the video here!
Interview: Justin Mark of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Fred Kavli Theatre
We had the opportunity to talk with actor Justin Mark, who plays the oldest of Finch's children, Jem.
We had the opportunity to talk with actor Justin Mark, who plays the oldest of Finch's children, Jem.
Adam Guettel and Craig Carnelia Will Teach Vocal Performance Masterclass
Adam Guettel, a 2024 Tony nominee for Days of Wine and Roses, and Craig Carnelia are teaching a masterclass in vocal performance at Adam's home studio in Manhattan. Spots for singers have filled up, but tickets for auditors are available.
Adam Guettel, a 2024 Tony nominee for Days of Wine and Roses, and Craig Carnelia are teaching a masterclass in vocal performance at Adam's home studio in Manhattan. Spots for singers have filled up, but tickets for auditors are available.
APPROPRIATE's Sarah Paulson Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Sarah Paulson has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE.
Sarah Paulson has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE's Jeremy Strong Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Jeremy Strong has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.
Jeremy Strong has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Boise This Month
To Kill A Mockingbird comes to Boise this month. Performances run at the Morrison Center June 14-16, 2024.
To Kill A Mockingbird comes to Boise this month. Performances run at the Morrison Center June 14-16, 2024.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Lincoln in June
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, coming to Lincoln this June.
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, coming to Lincoln this June.
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.
Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.
THE OUTSIDER Comes to International City Theatre in June
International City Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of The Outsider, a funny and timely satire by Paul Slade Smith about a flawed candidate who might just be the perfect fit for the job.
International City Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of The Outsider, a funny and timely satire by Paul Slade Smith about a flawed candidate who might just be the perfect fit for the job.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Thousand Oaks Next Month
The American Theatre Guild will present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel.
The American Theatre Guild will present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Aaron Sorkin written?
Aaron Sorkin has written 5 shows including A Few Good Men (Playwright), Making Movies (Playwright), Marty (Bookwriter), The Farnsworth Invention (Playwright), To Kill A Mockingbird (Author).
What awards has Aaron Sorkin been nominated for?
The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Few Good Men, and the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Few Good Men for Promising Playwright. Additionally, he received the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Few Good Men.
What awards has Aaron Sorkin won?
Aaron Sorkin has won the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Few Good Men, recognizing him as a promising playwright. He received this award for A Few Good Men as well.
Videos