Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayNov 7, 1951
BiographyLawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr. (born November 7, 1951) is an American television anchor, actor, author, screenwriter, liberal political commentator, and host of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, an MS NOW opinion and news program that airs on weeknights.

He was a writer and producer for the NBC series The West Wing (playing the role of President Bartlet's father in flashbacks) as well as creator and executive producer of the NBC series Mister Sterling. He also appeared as recurring character Lee Hatcher in the HBO series Big Love.

O'Donnell began his political career in 1989, as an aide to U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and was staff director for the Senate Finance Committee. He describes himself as a "practical European socialist".

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Decision 2025
Running

Decision 2025

as Host
MS NOW Special Coverage
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MS NOW Special Coverage

as Lawrence O'Donnell
MSNBC Democratic National Convention
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MSNBC Democratic National Convention

as Lawrence O'Donnell
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

as Anchor
Decision 2024
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Decision 2024

as Lawrence O'Donnell

Part of Crew

The West Wing
Ended

The West Wing

as Co-Producer

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