Childhood and Education Journey of Lawrence O'Donnell in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Lawrence O'Donnell. A timeline of key moments.

Lawrence O'Donnell is an American television anchor, author, screenwriter, and political commentator known for hosting 'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' on MSNBC. He is identified as a liberal political commentator and is also involved in acting and screenwriting. O'Donnell's work primarily focuses on news and opinion, making him a prominent figure in political commentary and media.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 7, 1951: Lawrence O'Donnell Born

On November 7, 1951, Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. was born. He is known as an American television anchor, actor, author, screenwriter, liberal political commentator, and host of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC.

Others born on this day/year

1968: "Playing with Fire" based on the 1968 Election

Lawrence O'Donnell's 2017 book, "Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics," is based on the American Politics during the 1968 Election.

1970: Graduates from St. Sebastian's School

In 1970, Lawrence O'Donnell graduated from St. Sebastian's School where he was captain of the baseball team and a wide receiver on the football team.

1976: Graduates from Harvard College

In 1976, Lawrence O'Donnell graduated from Harvard College with a degree in economics, having written for the Harvard Lampoon while attending the college.

February 14, 1994: Marriage to Kathryn Harrold

On February 14, 1994, Lawrence O'Donnell married Kathryn Harrold.

2005: O'Donnell calls himself a practical socialist

In 2005, Lawrence O'Donnell described himself as a 'practical European socialist'.

November 6, 2010: Declares Himself a Socialist on Morning Joe

On November 6, 2010, Lawrence O'Donnell declared himself a socialist on the Morning Joe show.

August 1, 2011: Explains Socialist Views

On August 1, 2011, during an episode of The Last Word, Lawrence O'Donnell further explained his socialist views, stating that he has been calling himself a socialist since his first economics class.

Loading Video...