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 Shadows on the Screen: The Harry Hayden Chronicles
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From the gaslit stages of vaudeville to the glitzy sets of Hollywood, "Shadows on the Screen" illuminates the extraordinary career of Harry Hayden. A trailblazer in an ever-evolving industry, Hayden's story is a testament to resilience, artistry, and the unwavering pursuit of his craft. Navigating the challenges of the entertainment world, Hayden's journey unfolds against the backdrop of Hollywood's golden era. The film captures his collaborations with legendary directors, the camaraderie with fellow actors, and the ever-changing dynamics of showbiz. As Hayden grapples with the complexities of fame and the nuances of character portrayal, "Shadows on the Screen" paints a nuanced portrait of an actor who gave life to countless roles and left an enduring legacy on the silver screen.
