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 considered a liberal political commentator. Besides his career in broadcast journalism, O'Donnell has worked as an actor and writer.

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

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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, where he majored in economics and wrote for the Harvard Lampoon.

February 14, 1994: Marriage to Kathryn Harrold

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

November 6, 2010: Declares Himself a Socialist

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