Aaron Sorkin is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and playwright. He is best known for his work on the television series The West Wing, The Newsroom, and the film The Social Network. He has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Social Network. He is also the creator of the Broadway musical To Kill a Mockingbird. Sorkin is a highly acclaimed screenwriter and is considered one of the most influential writers in Hollywood.