Dan Abrams is an American journalist best known for playing Host in On Patrol: Live.
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Best Known For:The television program On Patrol: Live
Breakthrough:Gained national recognition covering the O. J. Simpson murder trial for Court TV in 1995
10 Quick Facts About Dan Abrams
- Full Name: Dan Abrams
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Known For: The television program On Patrol: Live
- Current Role: Chief legal analyst, ABC news; television and radio host
- Date of Birth: May 20, 1966
- Age: 60 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Specialization: Commentator / Analyst, TV Host, and Journalist
- Beats: Courts / Legal Affairs and Politics / Government
Dan Abrams Age
Dan Abrams is about 60 years old as of 2026. Dan Abrams was born in 1966.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Duke University, Columbia University Law School, and other institutions.
- Duke University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Political science
- Period: 1988
- Columbia University Law School
- Qualification: Juris Doctor
- Period: 1992
- Riverdale Country School
- Period: 1984
Career & Work
Dan Abrams' career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet and NBC News / MSNBC.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Chief legal analyst
Period: 2011–Present
Organization: NBC News / MSNBC
Role: Legal correspondent, television host and MSNBC general manager
Period: 1996–2011
Details: General manager of MSNBC during 2006–2007; hosted The Abrams Report and Verdict with Dan Abrams.
Organization: Abrams Media
Role: Founder and chief executive officer
Details: Founder of media company behind Mediaite and other publishing properties.
Organization: Reelz
Role: Host, On Patrol: Live
Details: Official personal profile identifies him as host of On Patrol: Live.
Organization: SiriusXM
Role: Host, The Dan Abrams Show
Organization: Court TV
Role: Reporter and legal correspondent
Rise to Fame
Dan Abrams rose to prominence for his role for the book Man Down.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Man Down, Lincoln's Last Trial, and Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense.
Television
- TV Show: On Patrol: Live (Host)
- TV Show: Court Cam (Host and executive producer)
- TV Show: Live PD (Host)
Radio
- Radio Program: The Dan Abrams Show (Host)
Books
- Book: Man Down (Author, 2011)
- Book: Lincoln's Last Trial (Co-author, 2018)
- Book: Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense (Co-author, 2019)
- Book: John Adams Under Fire (Co-author, 2020)
Dan Abrams Family & Relationships
- Father: Floyd Abrams
- Mother: Efrat Abrams
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dan Abrams
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 20, 1966
- Age: 60
- Birthday: May 20
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Family & Relationships
- Father: Floyd Abrams
- Mother: Efrat Abrams
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $77,000–$334,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $398,000–$5,685,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- Website:https://dan-abrams.com/
