Lawrence O’Donnell

O’Donnell in 2010, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Lawrence Francis O’Donnell, Jr.

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 7, 1951

Ethnicity: Irish

Lawrence O’Donnell is an American political analyst, journalist, actor, producer, and writer. He has hosted the show The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell since 2010.

Lawrence is the son of Frances Marie (Buckley), an office manager, and Lawrence Francis O’Donnell, an attorney. He is of Irish descent. He has a daughter with his former wife, actress and counselor Kathryn Harrold.

Lawrence’s paternal grandfather was named Patrick O’Donnell. Patrick was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents.

Lawrence’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret. Margaret was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents.

Lawrence’s maternal grandfather was William Joseph Buckley (the son of Daniel J. Buckley and Abigale D. Russell). William was born in Massachusetts, of Irish descent.

Lawrence’s maternal grandmother was Honora “Nora” E. Reagan (the daughter of Timothy Reagan and Johanna Mahoney). Honora was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents.

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