Early Life and Education of Sean Hannity: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Sean Hannity, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Sean Hannity is a prominent American conservative television and radio host, and author. He is best known for hosting "The Sean Hannity Show," a nationally syndicated radio program, and his long-running political commentary program on Fox News, which began in 2009. Prior to his solo show, he co-hosted "Hannity & Colmes" with Alan Colmes, a debate-style program that aired on Fox News from its inception in 1996 until 2009. Hannity is a significant voice in conservative media.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

December 30, 1961: Sean Hannity's Birth

On December 30, 1961, Sean Patrick Hannity was born. He is an American conservative television presenter, broadcaster and writer.

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1982: Started a house-painting business

In 1982, Sean Hannity started a house-painting business.

1993: Hannity marries Jill Rhodes

In 1993, Hannity married Jill Rhodes.

1998: Birth of son, Patrick

In 1998, Hannity's son, Patrick, was born.

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2001: Birth of daughter, Merri

In 2001, Hannity's daughter, Merri, was born.

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2014: Hannity discusses carrying a weapon

In 2014, Hannity stated that he has carried a weapon for over half of his adult life. He also mentioned having a brown belt in martial arts and training four days a week.

May 2017: Hannity pays tribute to Roger Ailes after his death

In May 2017, Hannity paid a tribute to Ailes after he died. Hannity called him "a second father" and said to Ailes' "enemies" that he was "preparing to kick your a** in the next life".

April 2018: Owned Residential Properties

As of April 2018, Sean Hannity owned at least 877 residential properties, which were bought for nearly $89 million.

August 2019: Hannity and Earhardt attend wedding together

In August 2019, Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt attended a wedding together at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

2019: Hannity leaves the Catholic Church

In 2019, Hannity left the Catholic Church, citing "too much institutionalized corruption". However, he has said that as he has aged, his Christian faith has "gotten stronger" and that he needs and wants God in his life.

June 2020: Hannity and Rhodes announce divorce

In June 2020, Hannity and Jill Rhodes announced that they had divorced the previous year, after separating years prior.

April 2021: Hannity purchases house near Mar-a-Lago

In April 2021, Hannity purchased a $5.3 million house near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.

2024: Hannity moves to Florida

In 2024, Hannity announced that he had moved from his home in Long Island, New York to Florida, and would be broadcasting The Sean Hannity Show and Hannity from his new home permanently.