Age: 65
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Aaron Benjamin Sorkin (born June 9, 1961) is an American screenwriter, playwright and film director. Born in New York City, he developed a passion for writing early on. As a writer for stage, television, and film, Sorkin is recognised for his trademark fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, complemented by frequent use of the "walk and talk" storytelling technique. Sorkin has earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globes. Sorkin rose to prominence as a writer-creator and showrunner of 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 is also known for his work on Broadway, including the plays A Few Good Men (1989), The Farnsworth Invention (2007), To Kill a Mockingbird (2018), and the revival of Lerner and Loewe's musical Camelot (2023). He wrote the film screenplays for A Few Good Men (1992), The American President (1995), and several biopics, including Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Moneyball (2011), and Steve Jobs (2015). For writing The Social Network (2010), he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He made his directorial film debut with Molly's Game (2017), followed by The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) and Being the Ricardos (2021). Description above from the Wikipedia article Aaron Sorkin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Aaron Sorkin
Writer
for Writer in 25 or 6 to 4: The Terry Kath Story
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"25 or 6 to 4: The Terry Kath Story" explores the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Terry Kath, a founding member of Chicago, one of the most innovative and genre-defying rock bands of the 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a changing America, the film chronicles Kath’s journey from humble beginnings in Chicago’s music scene to international stardom. Kath’s unparalleled guitar skills and deeply emotional voice brought life to hits like "Make Me Smile" and "Colour My World." His sound—a unique fusion of rock, jazz, and blues—set the band apart, earning admiration from musical legends, including Jimi Hendrix, who famously called him “the best guitarist in the universe.” Yet behind the spotlight, Kath struggled with substance abuse, personal insecurities, and the pressure of fame. The movie doesn’t shy away from the raw humanity of Kath's story: his deep loyalty to his bandmates, his love for his family, and his battles with self-doubt. It culminates in the heartbreaking tragedy of his untimely death at 31, a loss that left a permanent void in the music world.
