What is Aaron Sorkin net worth and salary
Aaron Sorkin, the American playwright, screenwriter, and producer, has a net worth of $90 million. He is renowned for his success in writing numerous successful films, plays, and television series, including “The West Wing,” which aired on NBC from 1999 to 2006. His film credits include “Moneyball,” “Steve Jobs,” and “Sports Night,” while his television series include “The Newsroom.”
Aaron Sorkin’s Early Life and Education
Aaron Sorkin was born in Manhattan on June 9, 1961 to a schoolteacher mother and a copyright lawyer father. He attended Scarsdale High School and was heavily involved in the drama and theatre club, eventually becoming the vice president in his junior and senior years. Sorkin graduated in 1979 and went on to study at Syracuse University, where he graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre.
Aaron Sorkin’s Career Highlights
Aaron Sorkin began his career as a struggling actor in New York City, but found his true calling as a writer. His first play, “Removing All Doubt,” and “Hidden in this Picture” earned him a theatrical agent. He sold the rights for “A Few Good Men” to producer David Brown in 1988, which was produced on Broadway and later adapted into a successful film. Sorkin then wrote several screenplays, including “Malice” and “The American President.”
Sorkin’s breakthrough came in 1999 with the debut of “The West Wing,” a political drama that ran for seven seasons and garnered nine Emmy awards for its debut season. Sorkin left the show after season four due to conflicts with Warner Bros. Television. He returned to screenwriting in 2007 with the adaptation of “Charlie Wilson’s War” and won his first Oscar for “The Social Network” in 2008. He also received nominations for “Moneyball.”
In 2012, Sorkin created “The Newsroom,” a drama about the behind-the-scenes events at a cable news program. The series concluded after three seasons. He also wrote the screenplay for “Steve Jobs” in 2015, for which he won a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay. Sorkin made his directorial debut with “Molly’s Game” and received his third Oscar nod for Best Adapted Screenplay. His latest work is “The Trial of Chicago 7,” which was released on Netflix in 2020 and received positive reviews.
Aaron Sorkin’s Personal Life and Struggles with Substance Abuse
Aaron Sorkin was married to Julia Bingham from 1996-2005 and they have one daughter, Roxy. He has dated several women, including Kristen Chenowith, Maureen Dowd, and Kristin Davis.
Despite his professional success, Sorkin’s personal life has made headlines with rumors of substance abuse problems early in his career. He began using marijuana and cocaine in 1987 and went to rehab at the Hazelden Institute of Minnesota in 1995.
In early 2001, Sorkin was arrested at Hollywood Burbank Airport after security guards found mushrooms, marijuana, and crack cocaine in his carry-on. He was court-ordered to a drug diversion program but continued working on “The West Wing” during that time.
He and his colleagues John Spencer and Martin Sheen received the Phoenix Rising Award in 2001 for overcoming their drug addictions. In May 2012, Sorkin made a commencement speech at Syracuse University in which he stated that he had not used any type of drugs in eleven years.
Real Estate Investments
In 2005, Aaron purchased a $5 million home in Beverly Hills for his ex-wife, Julia Bingham. Three years later, he invested $6.1 million in a Hollywood Hills home located above the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.
