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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.
In the early 1960s, Las Vegas pulses with a new rhythm, fueled by the infectious energy of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and their crew of cool cats known as the Rat Pack. United by their love for music, martinis, and the thrill of the stage, these larger-than-life icons embody the spirit of a generation longing for excitement and sophistication. Frank Sinatra, the Chairman of the Board, struggles to maintain his grip on fame and fortune amidst personal demons and a turbulent love life. Dean Martin, the smooth-talking crooner, finds solace in his laid-back persona while hiding a poignant loneliness. Sammy Davis Jr., the multi-talented entertainer, battles racial prejudice while searching for acceptance among his peers. Together, they conquer the stages of the Sands and the Sahara, charming audiences with their charisma and improvisational wit. Behind closed doors, however, their lives are a whirlwind of affairs, excess, and shifting alliances. As their fame grows, so does their appetite for both success and self-destruction.
