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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 Wilde Imagination: The Untold Story of Oscar Wilde
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Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, "Wilde Imagination" traces the extraordinary journey of Oscar Wilde, from his humble beginnings in Dublin to his meteoric rise as one of the most celebrated playwrights of his time. With razor-sharp wit and unparalleled charm, Wilde captivated audiences and scandalized high society with his provocative works, including "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray." But behind the glittering facade lay a man plagued by his own contradictions and desires. As Wilde's fame soared, so did his infamy, as he found himself entangled in a scandalous affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, leading to a sensational trial and his subsequent imprisonment for "gross indecency." Yet, even in the depths of despair, Wilde's spirit remained unbroken. From the confines of his cell, he penned his most poignant work, "De Profundis," a testament to his resilience and unwavering belief in the power of art and beauty.
