Lawrence O'Donnell is an American journalist and host for MSNBC.
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Best Known For:The television program The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
Breakthrough:Launched The Last Word on MSNBC in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Lawrence O'Donnell
- Full Name: Lawrence O'Donnell
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer: MSNBC
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
- Birth Year: 1951
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
Lawrence O'Donnell Age
Lawrence O'Donnell is about 75 years old as of 2026. Lawrence O'Donnell was born in 1951.
Education
He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Economics
Career & Work
Lawrence O'Donnell's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with MSNBC.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Host
Period: 2010–Present
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Lawrence O'Donnell rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell.
Notable Works
- TV Show: The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (Host, 2010-Present) — Nightly political commentary program on MSNBC
Notable Coverage
- Political Analysis - MSNBC - Focuses on national politics and legislative issues
Lesser Known Facts
- Before his media career, he worked as a senior advisor to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lawrence O'Donnell
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1951
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/Lawrence









