Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr.
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Best Known For:The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
Breakthrough:Launch of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr.
- Full Name: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer:MSNBC
- Age: 74 years old
- Date of Birth: November 7, 1951
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Divorced
Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. Age
Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. is about 75 years old as of 2026. Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. was born in 1951.
Education
He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Economics
- Period: 1976
Career & Work
Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr.'s career includes acting and entertainment roles with MSNBC and NBC.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Host
Period: 2010–Present
Details: New York City
Organization: NBC
Role: Writer/Producer
Period: 1999–2006
Details: Los Angeles · Producer and writer for The West Wing.
Organization: US Senate
Role: Staff Director
Period: 1989–1995
Details: Aide to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell and The West Wing.
Other
- Work: The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (Host, 2010-Present)
- Work: The West Wing (Producer/Writer, 1999-2006)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Outstanding Drama Series (The West Wing)
Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. Family & Relationships
Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. is divorced. He has 1 child, including Elizabeth Buckley Harrold O'Donnell.
- Father: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Sr.
- Mother: Frances Marie O'Donnell
- Children:
- Elizabeth Buckley Harrold O'Donnell
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr.
- Popular As: Lawrence O'Donnell
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 7, 1951
- Age: 74
- Birthday: November 7
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Sr.
- Mother: Frances Marie O'Donnell
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Kathryn Harrold
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Kathryn Harrold (Spouse • Ex-wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/lawrence
