Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Benjamin Sorkin is an American screenwriter, playwright, and filmmaker. As a writer for stage, television, and film, he is recognized for his trademark fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, complemented by frequent use of the storytelling technique called the "walk and talk". Sorkin has earned numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, and two WGA Awards, in addition to a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
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Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Syracuse UniversityScarsdale High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay🏆 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay🏆 Writers Guild of America Award🏆 National Humanities Medal
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1961
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