Lawrence O’Donnell Biography / Wiki
Lawrence O’Donnell is an American television anchor, author, screenwriter, actor, liberal political commentator, and host of The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, an MSNBC opinion and news program that airs on weeknights.
In addition to being the creator and executive producer of the NBC series Mister Sterling, he was a writer and producer for The West Wing, where he portrayed President Bartlet as his father in flashbacks. Additionally, he made recurrent appearances in the HBO series Big Love as Lee Hatcher. In 1989, O’Donnell started his political career as a staff director for the Senate Finance Committee and an assistant to U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. “Practical European socialist” is how he characterizes himself.
Lawrence O’Donnell Age/ Birthday
How old is O’Donnell? He is 74 years old as of 2025. He was born on November 7, 1951, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Lawrence celebrates his birthday on 7th November every year.
Lawrence O’Donnell Education
Lawrence was captain of the baseball team and a wide receiver on their undefeated football team from St. Sebastian’s School. In 1976, he graduated with a major in economics from Harvard College. In 2001, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) by Suffolk University. ALSO READ: Katy Tur
Lawrence O’Donnell Height / Measurements
How tall is O’Donnell? She stands at an average height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93m). Yet, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.
Lawrence O’Donnell Nationality / Ethnicity
Lawrence holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. O’Donnell is of Irish ethnicity/heritage and was raised Catholic.
Lawrence O’Donnell Parents / Family
Lawrence was born and raised by his parents, Frances Marie Buckley and Lawrence Francis O’Donnell, Sr., in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. His father was an attorney and a member of the Supreme Court Bar, while his mother worked as an office manager. Lawrence has a brother, Michael, and they were both injured in a traffic accident while vacationing in the British Virgin Islands in April 2014.
Lawrence O’Donnell Wife / Married
Is O’Donnell married? He was married to Kathryn Harrold on February 14, 1994, and then divorced in 2013. They both have a daughter named Elizabeth Buckley Harrold O’Donnell.
Lawrence O’Donnell Salary
O’Donnell is an American television anchor, author, screenwriter, actor, and liberal political commentator earning an annual salary ranging from $20,000-$110,000.
Lawrence O’Donnell Net Worth
Lawrence is an MS NOW opinion and news program that airs on weeknights and has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $10 million.
Lawrence O’Donnell MSNBC
O’Donnell is an MS NOW opinion and news program that airs on weeknights. In addition to being the creator and executive producer of the NBC series Mister Sterling, he was a writer and producer for The West Wing, where he portrayed President Bartlet as his father in flashbacks. Additionally, he made recurrent appearances in the HBO series Big Love as Lee Hatcher.
In 1989, O’Donnell started his political career as a staff director for the Senate Finance Committee and an assistant to U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. “Practical European socialist” is how he characterizes himself. Lawrence was captain of the baseball team and a wide receiver on their undefeated football team from St. Sebastian’s School. In 1976, he graduated with a major in economics from Harvard College. In 2001, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) by Suffolk University.
