Aaron Sorkin

Screenwriter

Birthday June 9, 1961

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 63 years old

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About

American film and TV writer and producer best known for creating the TV series The Newsroom and The West Wing. He wrote the screenplays for the critically acclaimed films A Few Good MenThe Social Network and Moneyball.

Before Fame

He graduated from Syracuse University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre.

Trivia

He created the NBC series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which aired from 2006 to 2007.

Family Life

He was married to Julia Bingham from 1996 to 2005. He has a daughter named Roxy. 

Associated With

He cast Jeff Daniels in the lead role for the HBO series The Newsroom.