Date of Birth: November 7, 1951
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Lawrence O’Donnell is an American television journalist, political analyst, and writer, best known for hosting “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” on MSNBC. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, O’Donnell has carved out a significant career in both journalism and politics. He started his career as a writer, contributing to “The Harvard Lampoon” during his college years and later writing for the television series “The West Wing,” where his deep understanding of politics shone through. O’Donnell also served as a legislative aide to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and held the position of Chief of Staff for the Senate Finance Committee. His insightful political commentary and deep understanding of legislative processes have made him a respected voice in American media.
5 Interesting Facts about Lawrence O’Donnell
1. Lawrence O’Donnell wrote several episodes of the acclaimed TV series “The West Wing.”
2. He has authored a book titled “Deadly Force,” which was later adapted into a television movie.
3. O’Donnell attended Harvard University, where he majored in economics.
4. He survived a near-fatal car accident in 2014 while vacationing in the British Virgin Islands.
5. O’Donnell has been a vocal advocate for social justice issues, particularly in relation to poverty and education.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lawrence O’Donnell
1. “The single most important thing you can do politically for yourself is to save yourself from believing what you want to believe.”
2. “The most dangerous thing in America is ignorance.”
3. “Politics is an arena where people can be great, but it’s also an arena where people can be small.”
4. “The truth matters, even if it’s uncomfortable.”
5. “Democracy is not a spectator sport.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Lawrence O’Donnell’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $16 million.
Children
Lawrence O’Donnell has one daughter, Elizabeth Buckley Harrold O’Donnell, from his marriage to Kathryn Harrold.
Relevant Links
2. [IMDB – Lawrence O’Donnell](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0640597/
3. [Harvard University Alumni Page](https://www.harvard.edu/alumni
5. [Twitter – Lawrence O’Donnell](https://twitter.com/Lawrence
