Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly

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William James O'Reilly Jr. (born September 10, 1949) is an American journalist, author, and former television host.

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Bill O'Reilly was born on Saturday, 10 September 1949 in Manhattan, New York, USA. His full name at birth was William James O`Reilly Jr.. He is best known as a talk show host. O'Reilly's country of citizenship (nationality) is American. Bill attended high school at [1967] Chaminade High School, Mineola, NY. For university, he studied at [1971] BA History, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Politically, he is affiliated with the Republican Party (USA). His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He is 6' 4" (193 cm) tall with an average build. He has blue eyes and dark brown hair (color). Bill O'Reilly is 74 years old and his zodiac star sign is Virgo.

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Full name at birth
William James O`Reilly Jr.
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Claim to fame
Anchor of "The O'Reilly Factor" on cable channel Fox News Channel.
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Date of birth
10 September 1949
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Place of birth
Manhattan, New York, USA
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Occupation
Television / Radio Host, Author, Syndicated Columnist & Self-Described "Traditionalist" Political Commentator.
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PERSONAL DETAILS

Height
6' 4" (193 cm)
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Distinctive feature
  • O'Reilly has Irish Catholic family background.
  • O'Reilly played semi professional baseball.
  • O'Reilly often interrupts guests or tells them to shut up.
  • > Towering height at 6 foot 4 inches.
  • O'Reilly is known for speaking freely and critically of world leaders and figures.
  • O'Reilly catchphrase: "You are about to enter a no-spin zone!".
  • O'Reilly received about 30,000 e-mails a day for his show The O'Reilly Factor (1996).
  • O'Reilly's salary for 'The O'Reilly Factor' reached $10,000,000 per year.
  • O'Reilly catchphrase: "Pinheads vs Patriots".
  • O'Reilly claims he was directed by the Holy Spirit to write "Killing Jesus".
  • O'Reilly's show "The O'Reilly Factor" was the No. 1 cable news program for 16 years.
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Pets
  • Maureen McPhilmy (ex wife)
  • Lynne Kulakowski (partner)
  • 'The Holy Spirit'
  • Howard Stern
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS

High school
[1967] Chaminade High School, Mineola, NY
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University
  • [1971] BA History, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
  • [????] Queen Mary University of London
  • [1975] MA Broadcast Journalism, Boston University
  • [1995] MA Public Administration, Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government
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Partner: Lynne Kulakowski (Long-Term)
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Americans will respect your beliefs if you just keep them private.
  • Sued by former "O`Reilly Factor" associate producer Andrea Mackris, who accused him of sexual harassment. An out of court settlement was reached 15 days later, O`Reilly reportedly paying Mackris over $2 million without admitting guilt or issuing an apology. (13 October 2004).
  • Wife Maureen was born on May 11, 1966; making her almost 17 years her husband`s junior.
  • On his website he lists the following as his favorite films: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather: Part II (1974), The Producers (1968), Casablanca (1942), Apocalypse Now (1979), Dracula (1992), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Unforgiven (1992), Shampoo (1975), Cool Hand Luke (1967), Viva Las Vegas (1964), Saturday Night Fever (1977), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Dirty Harry (1971), The Wolf Man (1941), Rocky (1976), Young Frankenstein (1974), A Shot in the Dark (1964), The Alamo (1960), The Blob (1958), Easy Rider (1969).
  • Attended Chaminade High School, Mineola, New York.
  • In 2002 he successfully started "The Radio Factor"... a 2-hour radio version of "The O`Reilly Factor"

Bill O'Reilly is known for his role in the TV series The O'Reilly Factor (1996) as executive producer - 140 episodes, 2002 - 2008 / producer - 1 episode, 2016.

He is also known for his role in the TV series Inside Edition (1988) as Self.

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