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 Dancing in the Moonlight: The Phil Lynott Story
Suggested by kamsismith
Ladies and gentlemen, imagine a story filled with raw talent, unrelenting passion, and the electric pulse of rock 'n' roll—a story about a man who redefined the sound and spirit of an entire generation. This is the story of Phil Lynott, the charismatic frontman of Thin Lizzy, whose rise to fame and personal struggles are as poignant as the lyrics he wrote. Born in the tough streets of Dublin, Phil Lynott was a Black Irishman whose voice and style defied boundaries. From humble beginnings, he broke through the barriers of race, class, and genre, becoming one of the most iconic figures in rock history. With hits like The Boys Are Back in Town, Jailbreak, and Dancing in the Moonlight, Lynott's music is timeless—but behind the fame lay a man yearning for connection and battling his own demons. Our biopic delves into Phil's journey: his turbulent childhood, his meteoric rise with Thin Lizzy, and his lasting impact on music and culture. It captures his genius as a songwriter, the swagger of his stage presence, and the vulnerability of his personal life. The film doesn't just celebrate his triumphs—it also confronts the challenges he faced, including addiction and heartbreak, offering a deeply human portrait of an extraordinary artist.
