Best Known For:The book The Confidence Gap
Breakthrough:Became CNN's 'insider's insider' as their primary political analyst during the 1990s
10 Quick Facts About Bill Schneider
- Full Name: Bill Schneider
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Commentator,analyst
- Known For: The book The Confidence Gap
- Current Role: Senior fellow
- Current Employer: Brookings Institution
- Date of Birth: October 15, 1941
- Age: 84 years old
- Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Virginia
- Popular As: William Schneider
Bill Schneider Age
Bill Schneider is about 85 years old as of 2026. Bill Schneider was born in 1941.
Popularity
#2740 Most Popular
#2740 Overall #1121 in Media Personalities
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Education
His educational background includes studies at Brandeis University and Harvard University.
- Brandeis University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Political Science
Career & Work
Bill Schneider's career includes sports broadcasting roles with CNN and George Mason University.
Organization: CNN
Role: Senior Political Analyst
Period: 1990–2009
Organization: George Mason University
Role: Professor
Rise to Fame
Bill Schneider rose to prominence for his role for the book The Confidence Gap.
Notable Works
- Book: The Confidence Gap (Author)
Notable Coverage
- U.S. Presidential Elections - CNN - Served as a primary political analyst for every election cycle from 1990 to 2008
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Schneider
- Popular As: William Schneider
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Commentator,analyst
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 15, 1941
- Age: 84
- Birthday: October 15
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Virginia
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
