A prolific book and successful news pundit, Bill O’Reilly has an estimated nett worth of $85 million.
O’Reilly, who was born on September 10, 1949, and was reared in New York, earned a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University before rising to prominence as one of the country’s most well-liked political commentators on talk radio and cable news.
Bill O’Reilly, the host of The O’Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, is renowned for his “pithy” commentary and conservative punditry. The O’Reilly Factor has consistently been rated as the #1 cable news programme on television since it debuted in 1996. The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert’s satirical news programme, has been credited as drawing inspiration from the success of the programme.
In addition, Bill O’Reilly is a New York Times best-selling novelist, having written books including Pinheads and Patriots and A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity. With over a million copies sold, his history books Killing Lincoln and Killing Kennedy have also been adapted into National Geographic made-for-television documentaries.
His two-decade run as a notable and influential pundit came to an end in April 2017 when he was fired from Fox News Channel as a result of news reports detailing how 21st Century Fox and Fox News shielded him from the growing number of sexual harassment claims made against him. The New York Times also reported that a settlement for five charges cost a total of $13 million.
STATISTICS
Source of Wealth:
Television
Age:
71
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Height:
6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
Marital Status:
Divorced (Maureen E. McPhilmy)
Full Name:
William James O’Reilly, Jr.
Nationality:
American
Date of Birth:
September 10, 1949
Occupation:
TV Personality, Political Commentator, Author
Education:
Harvard University, Marist College, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Queen Mary, University of London, Boston University, Chaminade High School
Children:
2 (Spencer, Madeline)
Earnings 2016
Salary 2016Estimated annual salary from Fox News$25,000,000Earnings 2014
Royalties 2014Estimated earnings from book sales$28,000,000Earnings 2013$28 Million
Salary 2013Annual salary from The O’Reilly Factor$20,000,000Earnings 2012$24 Million
Salary 2012Annual salary from The O’Reilly Factor$15,000,000Earnings 2009
Salary 2009Annual salary from The O’Reilly Factor$10,000,000Earnings 2004
Salary 2004Annual salary from The O’Reilly Factor (2004-2009)$10,000,000
