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, actor, author, screenwriter, and political commentator. He is best known as the host of "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell," a weeknight opinion and news program on MSNBC. O'Donnell is recognized for his liberal political views and commentary on current events.
November 7, 1951: Lawrence O'Donnell Born
On November 7, 1951, Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. was born. He would later become a television anchor, actor, author, screenwriter, liberal political commentator, and host of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell.
1970: Graduated 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 wide receiver on the undefeated football team.
1976: Graduated from Harvard College
In 1976, Lawrence O'Donnell graduated from Harvard College, where he majored in economics and wrote for the Harvard Lampoon.
February 14, 1994: Married Kathryn Harrold
On February 14, 1994, Lawrence O'Donnell married Kathryn Harrold. The couple has one child.
2005: Called himself a "practical European socialist"
In 2005, Lawrence O'Donnell called himself a "practical European socialist" in an interview.
November 6, 2010: Declared Himself a Socialist
On November 6, 2010, Lawrence O'Donnell declared himself a "socialist" on the Morning Joe show.
2010: Trip to Malawi and K.I.N.D. Fund
In 2010, Lawrence O'Donnell made a trip to Malawi, leading to the creation of the K.I.N.D. Fund (Kids in Need of Desks) to provide schoolroom desks for female children.
August 1, 2011: Explained His Socialism
On August 1, 2011, Lawrence O'Donnell further explained his socialist views on The Last Word.
2013: Divorced Kathryn Harrold
In 2013, Lawrence O'Donnell and Kathryn Harrold divorced.
April 2014: Traffic Accident in British Virgin Islands
In April 2014, Lawrence O'Donnell and his brother Michael were injured in a traffic accident while vacationing in the British Virgin Islands.
August 29, 2017: Live Broadcast Incident
On August 29, 2017, an unaired video clip showed Lawrence O'Donnell angrily cursing about background noise during a live broadcast.
September 20, 2017: Video Clip Leaked
On September 20, 2017, an eight-minute video clip was leaked showing Lawrence O'Donnell angrily cursing and swearing about background noise between segments of a live broadcast.
2023: K.I.N.D. Fund Success
As of 2023, the K.I.N.D. Fund had raised $40 million and supplied 330,000 desks for 1.1 million students and scholarships for 27,600 girls.
