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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 Forever Young: The Rod Stewart Story
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"Forever Young: The Rod Stewart Story" is an exhilarating journey through the life and music of Rod Stewart, capturing the essence of his unique talent, boundless energy, and indomitable spirit. The film begins in post-war London, where a young Rod Stewart discovers his passion for music in the bustling club scene of the 1960s. With a voice like no other and a hunger for success, Rod joins several bands, each one inching him closer to stardom. But it's not until he joins Faces, and later embarks on a solo career, that he becomes the global sensation we know today. "Forever Young" explores Rod's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships, marriages, and the joys and heartbreaks that fueled his songwriting. It delves into the highs and lows of fame, showcasing his resilience in the face of adversity, including career setbacks and health challenges.
