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What is Lawrence O’Donnell’s Net Worth and Salary?

Lawrence O’Donnell, a news broadcaster and TV writer, has a net worth of $16 million, primarily from his work as a political commentator and anchor for MSNBC. O’Donnell also had a successful career as a writer, producing the hit series “The West Wing” and serving as an executive producer for “Mister Sterling.”

His passion for politics led him to become an aide to US Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and staff director for the Senate Finance Committee. O’Donnell eventually created “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” one of MSNBC’s flagship shows.

Despite his success, O’Donnell identifies as a “practical European socialist.” His current salary at MSNBC is $4 million per year.

Early Life and Education

Lawrence Francis O’Donnell Jr. was born in Boston in 1951. He grew up in a Catholic household with an office manager and an attorney as parents. O’Donnell attended a private, Catholic all-boys school where he played baseball and football. He went on to study economics at Harvard College, where he also wrote for the “Harvard Lampoon.” O’Donnell graduated in 1976.