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, and political commentator known for hosting "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" on MSNBC. He is recognized as a liberal voice in political commentary. O'Donnell's career spans various roles including acting and screenwriting, but he is primarily known for his work in television journalism and his outspoken political views.

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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 an American television anchor, actor, author, screenwriter, political commentator, and host of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC.

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1970: Graduated from St. Sebastian's School

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

1976: Graduated from Harvard College

In 1976, Lawrence O'Donnell graduated from Harvard College, majoring in economics. While at Harvard, he also wrote for the Harvard Lampoon.

February 14, 1994: Marriage to Kathryn Harrold

On February 14, 1994, Lawrence O'Donnell married Kathryn Harrold. The couple had one child, Elizabeth Buckley Harrold O'Donnell.

2001: Honorary Degree from Suffolk University

In 2001, Lawrence O'Donnell was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) by Suffolk University.

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

On November 6, 2010, Lawrence O'Donnell declared himself a "socialist" on the Morning Joe show, distinguishing himself from liberals and progressives.

2010: K.I.N.D. Fund

In 2010, Lawrence O'Donnell traveled to Malawi to provide school desks and partnered with MSNBC and UNICEF to create the K.I.N.D. Fund (Kids in Need of Desks).

August 1, 2011: Explained His Socialism

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

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2013: Divorce from 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, leading to a two-month recuperation period.