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Facts
| Also Known As | Aaron Benjamin Sorkin |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1961 (age 63) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Academy Award (2011) • Academy Award (2011): Writing (Adapted Screenplay) • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Drama Series • Emmy Award (2002): Outstanding Drama Series • Emmy Award (2002): Outstanding Special Class Program • Emmy Award (2001): Outstanding Drama Series • Emmy Award (2000): Outstanding Drama Series • Emmy Award (2000): Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series • Golden Globe Award (2021): Best Screenplay - Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (2016): Best Screenplay - Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (2011): Best Screenplay - Motion Picture |
| Notable Works | “A Few Good Men” • “A Few Good Men” • “Being the Ricardos” • “Charlie Wilson’s War” • “Molly’s Game” • “Moneyball” • “Sports Night” • “Steve Jobs” • “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” • “The American President” • “The Newsroom” • “The Social Network” • “The Trial of the Chicago 7” • “The West Wing” • “To Kill a Mockingbird” |
| Notable Family Members | married to Julia Bingham (1996–2005) |
| Education | Scarsdale High School (Scarsdale, New York) • Syracuse University (B.F.A., 1983) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "30 Rock" (2011) • "The Social Network" (2010) • "Entourage" (2009–2010) • "The American President" (1995) • "A Few Good Men" (1992) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "The Trial of the Chicago 7" (2020) • "Molly's Game" (2017) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "The Trial of the Chicago 7" (2020) • "Molly's Game" (2017) • "Steve Jobs" (2015) • "The Newsroom" (2012–2014) • "Moneyball" (2011) • "The Social Network" (2010) • "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007) • "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006–2007) • "The West Wing" (1999–2006) • "Sports Night" (1998–2000) • "The American President" (1995) • "Malice" (1993) • "A Few Good Men" (1992) |
Top Questions
When was Aaron Sorkin born?
Aaron Sorkin was born on June 9, 1961, in New York, New York.
How tall is Aaron Sorkin?
Aaron Sorkin stands 6 feet 1.5 inches tall (1.87 metres).
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