Bill O'Reilly

William James O'Reilly Jr. is an American broadcaster, author and TV host famous for his work at CBS and ABC News.

Age

Birth Date

September 10, 1949

Zodiac

Virgo

Born

United States

Height

6′ 4″

Popularity

Fame Level

% of people who know them

88%

Liked by

42%

Neutral

22%

Disliked by

36%

About

Bill O'Reilly is an American television host, author, and political commentator. He is well-known for co-hosting Fox News' “The O'Reilly Factor” from 1996 to 2017. O'Reilly has also authored several books, which have been well-received in the media. Over the years, he has become one of the United States' most popular television personalities.

Bill O'Reilly Timeline

1949

Bill O'Reilly is Born

On September 10, 1949, Bill O'Reilly was born in New York City.

1975

Starts Journalism Career

Bill O'Reilly started his journalism career as a reporter for WNEP-TV in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

1980

Joins CBS News

O'Reilly joined CBS News as a correspondent, where he won his first Emmy award.

1989

Becomes Anchor of "Inside Edition"

Bill O'Reilly became the anchor of the television news program "Inside Edition."

1996

Begins Hosting "The O'Reilly Factor"

O'Reilly started hosting "The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox News, which became one of the highest-rated news commentary programs on cable television.

2017

Leaves Fox News

Bill O'Reilly left Fox News amid allegations of sexual harassment.

2017

Launches "No Spin News"

O'Reilly launched his own news commentary program, "No Spin News," on his website.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bill O'Reilly birthday?

Bill O'Reilly is an American television show host who was born on September 10, 1949 and is currently 74 years old. He is best known for hosting the highly popular cable news show, The O'Reilly Factor, for over 20 years. O'Reilly is an outspoken pundit who frequently appears on other networks and news programs and is known for his frank and critical commentary on current events.