Bill O’Reilly

Date of Birth: September 10, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Bill O’Reilly is a renowned American journalist, television host, author, and political commentator. Born on September 10, 1949, in New York City, he gained widespread recognition as the host of the Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” which was the highest-rated cable news show for many years. O’Reilly’s career in journalism began in the early 1970s, and he worked for several local news outlets before joining CBS News and ABC News as a correspondent. In 1996, he joined the newly launched Fox News Channel, where he became one of the network’s most prominent and controversial figures. O’Reilly has authored numerous best-selling books, including “Killing Lincoln,” “Killing Kennedy,” and “Killing Patton,” which are part of his history series co-written with Martin Dugard. Despite his success, O’Reilly’s career has not been without controversy. In 2017, he was ousted from Fox News following allegations of sexual harassment, which he has denied. Regardless, O’Reilly continues to be a significant voice in American media through his own digital platforms and podcasts.

5 Interesting Facts about Bill O’Reilly

1. Bill O’Reilly earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York.

2. He holds a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University and another master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University.

3. O’Reilly has won three Emmy Awards for his work in journalism.

4. He served as an anchor for the tabloid television program “Inside Edition” from 1989 to 1995.

5. O’Reilly’s “Killing” series of historical books has sold millions of copies and topped the New York Times best-seller list multiple times.