Sean Hannity BIO
Sean Hannity is a prolific American journalist and writer working for FOX News Channel (FNC) in New York as a host for the Hannity show. He can be seen airing the program every weeknight at 9 p.m. ET. He joined the FNC’s team in 1996.
How Old is Sean Hannity?
Hannity birth name is Sean Patrick Hannity and he is 63 years old as of 2024. He was born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, New York, United States. However, he celebrates his birthday on December 30th every year.
Sean Hannity Education
Hannity attended two seminary schools, the Sacred Heart Seminary based in Hempstead, New York, and the St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary located in Uniondale, New York. He later enrolled at New York University (NYU), a private research university in New York but did not graduate. Prior to joining NYU, he joined Adelphi University based in Garden City, New York but unfortunately, he did not graduate as well.
Sean Hannity’s Early Career
After Hannity dropped out of college, he began a house painting business in 1982 where he served as a building contractor in Santa Barbara, California. Later in 1989, he joined the media industry and began his radio career at UC Santa Barbara. He worked at KCSB-FM, a volunteer college station as the host of the radio talk show while he was still working as a general contractor. However, Hannity’s weekly show on KCSB was canceled and he moved to WVNN, a commercial radio station in Athens, Alabama. He served as the host of the afternoon talk show. In addition, he later joined WGST, Atlanta in 1992 occupying the vacancy vacated by Neal Boortz.
Hannity later joined Fox News Channel in September 1996 where he has been working as the host since then. He is currently working as a host for the Hannity Show and also the host of the Premiere Radio Network’ known as The Sean Hannity Show.
Sean Hannity Fox News Career
Hannity is currently working at FOX News Channel (FNC) in New York as a host for the Hannity Show. He joined the FNC’s team in 1996. However, he can be seen airing the program every weeknight at 9 p.m. ET. Nevertheless, the Hannity Show highlights Hannity’s signature monologue where he starts the hour analyzing the top-breaking topics of the day. Lately, the show has emerged as the top-rated program given the competition on MSNBC and CNN. However, Hannity was announced as the longest-running host in cable news in TV history.
Previously, Hannity co-hosted Hannity & Colmes alongside the late Alan Colmes. Additionally, he hosts Premiere Radio Network’ known as The Sean Hannity Show associated with more than 675 stations. During Hannity’s tenure at FNC, he has presented and secured several interviews with many prominent politicians and newsmaker figures. He conducted interviews with former President Trump, former President George Bush, and director Sean Penn, an award-winning actor, among many.
Sean Hannity’s Height
Hannity has an approximate height of 6 feet, 0 inches.
Who is Sean Hannity’s wife?
Hannity married Jill Rhodes, a journalist and former book editor on January 9, 1993. The pair married in 1993, and after 26 years of marriage, Hannity and Jill divorced in 2019. The two met in 1991 when Jill worked as an editor and advisor for Hannity’s radio and television political shows. However, Hannity and the ex-wife share two children. Nonetheless, Hannity is dating his colleague and a friend at FOX News Channel Ainsley Earhardt.
Who are Sean Hannity’s parents and siblings?
Hannity was born in New York City to his parents Hugh Hannity Jr. (father) and Lillian Flynn (mother). His father worked in a restaurant before becoming a family court officer. Also, he was a veteran of World War II. His mother served as a corrections officer at a county jail and also as a stenographer. Hannity grew up on Long Island, New York alongside his three sisters, he is the youngest of four and the only son. However, his three older sisters include Therese Hannity, Mary-Jo Hannity, and finally, the late Colleen Hannity.
Sean Hannity’s children
Hannity and his former wife Jill Rhodes are proud parents to their two children, a daughter and a son. The firstborn is Sean Patrick Hannity, a tennis player born in 1998 and the secondborn is Merri Kelly Hannity born in 2001.
How Much Does Sean Hannity Earn?
Hannity has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
Sean Hannity’s Net Worth
Hannity has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. His principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a host, writer, and producer.
Sean Hannity’s Books
Hannity is also known as an author. He has published four books as of 2024 including
- Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty Over Liberalism, William Morrow-published on August 1, 2002.
- Deliver Us From Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism, William Morrow- Published on February 17, 2004.
- Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama’s Radical Agenda, HarperCollins- Published on March 30, 2010.
- Live Free or Die: America (and the World) on the Brink, Threshold Editions- published on August 4, 2020.
Sean Hannity’s Social Media Accounts
Hannity has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @seanhannity with more than 6.5m followers, Instagram seanhannity with more than 1.8m followers, and Facebook Sean Hannity with more than 4.5m followers.
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