Born in 1961 in Manhattan, New York, Aaron Sorkin is considered one of the most original voices in the history of American cinema and television. Sorkin, who studied theater at Syracuse University, started his career in theater; He made his first big breakthrough with 1992's A Few Good Men. This work, which he first wrote as a Broadway play, was turned into a Hollywood movie starring big names such as Tom Hanks and Jack Nicholson. The production that permanently put Sorkin's name in history was the TV series The West Wing, which was broadcast in 1999. This political drama, about the inner workings of the White House, was ranked among the boldest and most dialogue-intensive television productions of the period. Sports Night, which he designed with a similar ambition, and later The Newsroom, reflected his deep interest in the media world. His most striking work on the big screen, The Social Network, was the 2010 film that told the story of the founding of Facebook. This screenplay earned Sorkin an Academy Award. He received great attention from both critics and audiences with The Art of Winning and The Trial of the Chicago Seven; He was nominated for a second Oscar for The Trial of the Chicago Seven. With his sharp wit, fast-paced dialogue, and powerful idealism, Sorkin has carved out a unique place in contemporary American storytelling.