Robert O’Neill Biography
Robert O’Neill is an American former US Navy SEAL, Motivational Speaker, and Fox News Contributor who was born and brought up in Butte, Montana. He is widely known for claiming to have fired the shot(s) that killed Osama bin Laden during the raid on his Abbottabad compound on 1 May 2011, when he worked on the special operation dubbed Operation Neptune Spear with SEAL Team Six.
This special operation of having killed Osama was overseen by retired Navy Admiral William McRaven. He appeared on the Fox News network in 2014, after he was credited by the channel and Washington Post stories. He began working as a Fox News Contributor in 2015 and has been working as a motivational speaker.
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| Full Names: | Robert J. O’Neill |
| Popular As: | Rob O’Neill |
| Gender: | Male |
| Occupation / Profession: | Motivational Speaker, and Fox News Contributor |
| Nationality: | American |
| Race / Ethnicity: | White |
| Religion: | To be Updated |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Robert O’Neill Age and Birthday
O’Neill is 46 years as of 2022, he was born on 10 April 1976 in Butte, Montana, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on the 10th of April every year and his birth sign is Aries.
| Age: | 46 years |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aries |
| Date of Birth: | 10 April 1976 |
| Place of Birth: | Butte, Montana USA |
| Birthday: | April 10th |
Robert O’Neill Height and Weight
Robert stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters). He also Weighs 158 lbs (72 kg). Moreover, O’Neill has blonde hair color and brown eyes.
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters) |
| Weight | 158 lbs (72 kg) |
Other Body Measurements
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | To be Updated |
| Triceps | To be Updated |
| Chest Size | To be Updated |
| Body Type | To be Updated |
| Biceps | To be Updated |
Robert O’Neill Education
Robert attended and graduated from Butte Central High School in 1994. He then enrolled at Montana Technological University. Much information about his graduation and the course will be updated soon.
| Institution | Qualification |
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| School | Butte Central High School |
| College/ University | Montana Technological University |
| Highest Qualification | Degree |
Robert O’Neill Family, Parents, and Siblings
O’Neill was born to Diane Johnson and Tom O’Neill in Butte, Montana. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, it is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
| Family Member | Name |
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| Father (Dad) | Tom O’Neill |
| Mother | Diane Johnson |
| Brother(s) | To be Updated |
| Sister(s) | To be Updated |
Robert O’Neill Wife, Marriages, and Children
Robert is currently married to his wife Jessica Halpin. The couple tied the knot in September 2017, in a Catholic ceremony held on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, when he was 41 years old, and Jessica was 27 years old.
Robert O’Neill First Wife
O’Neill was first married to Amber O’Neill in March 2004. The couple was blessed with two children. However, they later separated in February 2013 and, he blamed the breakdown of his first marriage on stress and alcoholism that was caused by his time in the military.
Robert O’Neill Children
O’Neill is a proud father of two children whom he sired from his first marriage to Amber. However, there is no information about his kids in the public media because he likes to keep his personal information private. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs on him and we will update this section as soon as we get them.
| Relationship Status | Name |
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| Marital Status | Married to Jessica Halpin |
| First Wife | Amber O’Neill (m. 2001-div 2013) |
| Children | Two |
Robert O’Neill Net Worth and Salary
Robert O’Neill Salary
O’Neill’s salary and speaking fees are not available at the moment. There is no doubt he makes a huge amount of income which contributes to the growth of his wealth. We will keep you posted as soon as we come across any information about his salary and speaking fees.
Robert O’Neill Net Worth
Robert has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a former US Navy SEAL, Motivational Speaker, and Fox News Contributor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salary | To be Updated |
| Net Worth | $2.5 million |
| Source of Income | Career as Motivational Speaker, and Fox News Contributor |
Robert O’Neill US Navy Seal
Robert joined the Navy SEALs on 29 January 1996, where he reported to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and graduated from BUD/S class 208. He initially worked as an Operator and later became the Team Leader. Among the members of that unit was Matt Bissonnette, who along with another Seal Team 6 member, O’Neill, claims to have fired the fatal shots.
In May 2011, the US Navy Seal Commandos conducted a special operation on a fortified compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. This operation was overseen by retired Admiral William McRaven. It aimed and indeed killed the most wanted man in the world, Osama bin Laden. O’Neill came out publicly to take credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden, a decision that did not sit well within the Navy Seal ranks.
Jonathan Gilliam, a former Seal, condemned the actions and motives of Mr. O’Neill. “It’s ridiculous for O’Neill to claim the credit for the fatal shot as we probably never will know and don’t need to know,” said Mr. Gilliam, a security consultant, noting that his views reflected the views of many Seals with whom he had spoken.
O’Neill signed a deal in February 2019, for a movie production based on his autobiography; The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. The rights for the movie were obtained by Universal Pictures and Broadway Video.
Robert O’Neill Osama Bin Laden
In a private interview with Esquire in February 2013, O’Neill disclosed that he had killed Osama bin Laden during Operation Neptune Spear. In late 2014, in the run-up to credited Fox News and Washington Post stories on the same topic.
O’Neill’s name was leaked by other former special forces personnel who were protesting his violation of “a code of silence that forbids them from publicly taking credit for their actions.” O’Neill claimed that he and another unnamed member of SEAL Team Six cornered bin Laden and that after the other SEAL fired and missed, O’Neill killed the terrorist leader with shots to the head.
As of August 2020, the federal government of the United States had neither confirmed nor denied O’Neill’s claims.
Robert O’Neill Motivational Speaker
After separating from the US Navy, O’Neill began working as a motivational speaker. In 2015, he became a contributor to the cable news channel Fox News, though had left the company by August 2021, instead appearing on competitor Newsmax TV that October.
Robert O’Neill Book
O’Neill is the author of the book “The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior”. This instant New York Times bestseller—“a jaw-dropping, fast-paced account” (New York Post) recounts SEAL Team Operator O’Neill’s incredible four-hundred-mission career.
He published the book in 2017 through Simon & Schuster (The Operator, ISBN 9781501145032). The book includes the attempts to rescue “Lone Survivor” Marcus Luttrell and abducted-by-Somali-pirates Captain Richard Phillips. The book culminates in the death of the world’s most wanted terrorist—Osama bin Laden. Source: Amazon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert O’Neill.
Robert O’Neill is an American former US Navy SEAL, Motivational Speaker, and Fox News Contributor. He is widely known for claiming to have fired the shot(s) that killed Osama bin Laden during the raid on his Abbottabad compound on 1 May 2011, when he worked on the special operation dubbed Operation Neptune Spear with SEAL Team Six.
O’Neill is 46 years as of 2021, he was born on 10 April 1976 in Butte, Montana, United States of America.
Robert stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters).
Yes, he is married to his wife Jessica Halpin. The couple tied the knot in September 2017, in a Catholic ceremony held on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, when he was 41 years old, and Jessica was 27 years old.
O’Neill is a proud father of two children whom he sired from his first marriage to Amber.
O’Neill was first married to Amber O’Neill in March 2004. The couple was blessed with two children. However, they later separated in February 2013
O’Neill’s salary and speaking fees are not available at the moment. There is no doubt he makes a huge amount of income which contributes to the growth of his wealth
In a private interview with Esquire in February 2013, O’Neill disclosed that he had killed Osama bin Laden during Operation Neptune Spear.
Rob has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income.
Because of security reasons, he has not shared the precise location of his residence. We will update the image and address of his house as soon as we get them.
Rob is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Rob is still pursuing his career as a motivational speaker and Fox News contributor
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